Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Colin Breen

Woolomin,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Vehicle Operator with a proven track record at Parry’s Logistics, excelling in load securement and cross-functional coordination. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and reliability, ensuring safe and timely deliveries. Adept at mechanical troubleshooting and fostering strong customer relationships, consistently enhancing operational efficiency.

Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Vehicle Operator

Parry’s Logistics
04.2015 - Current
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
  • Transported freight via Semi between Tamworth/ Sydney/ Brisbane and Melbourne on weekly cycle.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.

Truck Driver/ Yard Builder

Red River Rural
04.2009 - 03.2015
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Delivered packages from distribution center to residential areas using self-developed routes.
  • Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty.

Welder

Breen Built Engineering
01.2001 - 04.2009
  • Completed welding projects.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • used machinery such as Bobcats and forklifts.
  • helped facilitate the builds of equipment such as horse floats and trailers.

Skills

  • Heavy lifting capacity
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Load securement
  • Safe driving practices
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail
  • Document verification
  • Physical stamina
  • Time management abilities
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Quantity and quality assessments
  • Inspect vehicles
  • Critical thinking
  • Inventory management
  • Reliability
  • Self motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Bobcat operation
  • tractor forklift and Telehandler experience

Certification

White Card

HML Cerified

In house safety training module completion


Timeline

Heavy Vehicle Operator

Parry’s Logistics
04.2015 - Current

Truck Driver/ Yard Builder

Red River Rural
04.2009 - 03.2015

Welder

Breen Built Engineering
01.2001 - 04.2009
Colin Breen