Steven Paul Matiaha
Otara,Manukau
Summary
Im outgoing, bold & specific, sociable, get on well with most people, enjoy my communication & interaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator
Northshore Scaffolding Ltd
Auckland City, New Zealand
06.2024 - Current
- Driving a heavy rigid truck with a crane mounted hiab, delivering steel scaffold orders to construction sites in the Metro areas, Health & Safety conscious & compliant with regulations.
- Forklift & Yard assistant when not driving.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator
NZ Staff Ltd/CV Compton
Auckland City, New Zealand
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Driving heavy rigid trucks every day not the same & delivering building & Steel products to construction sites throughout the metro areas, using a Hiab Crane to unload on all sites, Health & Safety compliant procedure.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Heavy Rigid Class 4 Truckdriver Operator
Placemakers Delivery Services
Auckland City, New Zealand
06.2019 - 11.2023
- Delivery of building wood products to construction sites throughout the metro areas, Unloading all products with a crane mounted hiab, setting up exclusion zones & compliant safety procedures.
- Asisting loaders when preloading trucks daily, using latest modern electronic technolgy logbooks & clockin/clock out glass system.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver
NZ Staff/CV Compton
Auckland City, New Zealand
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivering wood or steel building products to construction sites in the metro area & using a crane mounted hiab to unload products safely & safety compliant in all areas of lifting procedures.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Yardhand Labourer/Medium & Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator & Forkhoist Operator
Caledonia Scaffolding Ltd
Manukau City, New Zealand
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Yardhand, Forkhoist Operator, Class 2 & 4 driving operations with a Health & Safety compliant. Loaded & unloaded trucks, containers & sorted out parts for orders & compressed the orders on stillages by operating industrial bailing equipment. First year passed Class 2 Licence & started driving a class 2 truck & then was asked by Management to my Class 4 Licence 6 months later having both Classes 2 & 4 Licences
- Stored and arranged various parts.
- Counted inventory to record supply count.
- Moved large items with forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Collected, transported, and stored materials for processing.
- Transported and arranged items to and from yard.
- Reported hazards or incidents to professionals.
Education
Secondary -
Wairarapa College
Masterton, Wellington 02.1978 - 01/1981
Skills
- Heavy Rigid Truckdriver
- Medium Truckdriver
- Forkhoist Operator
- Yardhand
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Inclement weather driving
- Safe driving practices
- Planning
- Adherence to regulations
Certification
- Forkhoist F Endorsement, 05/01/19, Present
- Class 2 & 4 Licences, 07/01/15, Present
- Heavy Rigid & Medium trucks, 01/01/82, Present
- Class 1, 10/01/82, Present
- Private Drivers Licence, 10/01/82, Present
Awards
Excellence Award, 09/01/22, Placemakers Annual Excellence Awards Christchurch, Won the Health & Safety Individual Award
Eligible To Work
Yes
Recommendations
Tawa Tretheway, Manager FNR Concrete Division, +642108474264
Timeline
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator
Northshore Scaffolding Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator
NZ Staff Ltd/CV Compton
11.2023 - 05.2024
Heavy Rigid Class 4 Truckdriver Operator
Placemakers Delivery Services
06.2019 - 11.2023
Heavy Rigid Truckdriver
NZ Staff/CV Compton
11.2017 - 06.2019
Yardhand Labourer/Medium & Heavy Rigid Truckdriver Operator & Forkhoist Operator
Caledonia Scaffolding Ltd
06.2014 - 11.2017
Secondary -
Wairarapa College
02.1978 - 01/1981