Tommy Dean Kilpatrick
Wainoni,Christchurch
Summary
Reliable Truck Driver known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Proficient in navigation, vehicle maintenance knowledge, and load-securing abilities. I excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations under diverse conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Truck Driver (Class 4 Linehaul)
Devan Plastics Ltd
Rolleston, NZ
12.2024 - Current
- Driving a 20-meter-long, wide-loaded truck and trailer around the South Island.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Managed personal driving time according to logbook laws.
Drillers Offsider/Truck Driver (Class 4)
McMillan Drilling
Southbridge, NZ
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Cleaned, lubricated, maintained and serviced all machinery used in drilling operations.
- Delivered materials to designated locations onsite as instructed by supervisor or driller personnel.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks and trailers.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material-handling equipment (HIAB).
- Managed personal driving time according to logbook laws.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Truck Driver (Class 2)
Christchurch City Council
Linwood, NZ
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Lead Truck Driver (Class 2 Linehaul)
Nordzco Joinery Ltd
Hornby, NZ
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of vehicles.
- Ensured efficient delivery of goods by following designated routes and maintaining accurate arrival times.
- Safeguarded sensitive freight materials against damage during shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo according to specified instructions ensuring that cargo was properly secured for transport.
Truck Driver (Class 2 Linehaul)
Better Moves Ltd
Redwood, NZ
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Managed personal driving time according to logbook laws.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Education
Licence Classes 2/3/4/5 -
Mainland Driving School
Wigram, NZ07-2025
Certificate of Knowledge of Law And Practice -
Aspeq
Christchurch, NZ05-2024
Level 5 National Certificate - Information Technology
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua, NZ11-2012
Level 3 National Certificate - Office Administration and Computing
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua, NZ06-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Computers
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Operating vehicles
- Traffic law knowledge
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Vehicle inspection
- Trip planning
- Delivery scheduling
- Heavy lifting
References
- Joshua Floyd, Character Reference, 020 4130 7409
- Chris Ryan, Truck driver, Better Moves/Nordzco, 027 682 8860
- Jack Allatt, Manager, Nordzco, 027 287 9552
Timeline
Temp Truck Driver (Class 4 Linehaul)
Devan Plastics Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Drillers Offsider/Truck Driver (Class 4)
McMillan Drilling
09.2024 - 11.2024
Truck Driver (Class 2)
Christchurch City Council
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Truck Driver (Class 2 Linehaul)
Nordzco Joinery Ltd
12.2022 - 05.2024
Truck Driver (Class 2 Linehaul)
Better Moves Ltd
07.2022 - 11.2022
Licence Classes 2/3/4/5 -
Mainland Driving School
Certificate of Knowledge of Law And Practice -
Aspeq
Level 5 National Certificate - Information Technology
Whitireia Polytechnic
Level 3 National Certificate - Office Administration and Computing
Whitireia Polytechnic
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