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Sukhmeet Grewal
812 Childers Road,Te Hapara,Gisborne
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organised and resourceful with superior work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 5 Log Truck Driver
Watchorn Transport
Gisborne, GIS
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Early Am starts carting logs from the forest to the Gisborne port.
- Driving on Rough forestry roads in the darkness of early mornings.
- Working 12hrs to 14 hrs a day driving.
- Safely tying the logs with chains in the forest and untie them when at the port.
- Performed routine daily maintenance on truck and trailer including fuelling, servicing, and minor mechanical repairs.
- Drove truck and trailer to haul logs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Efficiently using radio in the forest for communication.
Despatcher/Driver
Weatherall Transport
Gisborne, GIS
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Utilized dispatch software to efficiently manage truck loading and dispatch operations from Gisborne yard.
- Optimized load schedules and coordinated load arrangements to maximize truck space utilization.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload trucks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated the retrieval of produce from packhouses and managed delivery logistics back to yard.
- Doing occasional linehaul driving from Gisborne depot to other depots to cover drivers.
- Executed precise maneuvering of truck and trailer in loading bays.
- Monitored and ensured optimal temperature settings for trailers transporting produce.
Class 5 Log Truck Driver
Watchorn Transport Gisborne
Gisborne, GIS
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Early Am starts carting logs from the forest to the Gisborne port.
- Driving on Rough forestry roads in the darkness of early mornings.
- Working 12hrs to 14 hrs a day driving.
- Safely tying the logs with chains in the forest and untie them when at the port.
- Performed routine daily maintenance on truck and trailer including fuelling, servicing, and minor mechanical repairs.
- Drove truck and trailer to haul logs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Efficiently using radio in the forest for communication.
Education
NZ Diploma Level 6 - Quantity Surveying
Toi- Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga12.2018
Skills
5 years of experience in the field of transportation and communication
Exceptional knowledge regarding the overall navigation systems
Outstanding communicational and interpersonal skills and abilities
Complete knowledge and understanding of driving Class 5 truck-trailer and B-Train
Skilled in handling every critical and challenging function involved while operating a truck
Capable of handling the travel work in complex and adverse weather conditions
Profound ability to follow company safety standards
Holder of Class 5/F/W endorsements
Working Rights
NZ Permanent Resident
Finally
Thank you for considering my application. Please contact me for an interview or further information.
Timeline
Class 5 Log Truck Driver
Watchorn Transport
01.2024 - 03.2026
Despatcher/Driver
Weatherall Transport
11.2021 - 12.2023
Class 5 Log Truck Driver
Watchorn Transport Gisborne
11.2020 - 11.2021
NZ Diploma Level 6 - Quantity Surveying
Toi- Ohomai Institute of Technology