JAN SPEERSTRA

• Repaired and maintained various military vehicles and equipment systems.
• Diagnosed engine problems using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Trained junior mechanics on best practices and safety protocols.
• Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.

• Operated MR and HR trucks transporting material and people, on road and off road driving.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• utilized flexible hours throughout day around
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Operated military vehicles in various terrains and conditions.
• Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
• Adhered to strict schedules while transporting personnel and equipment.
• Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
• Navigated using maps and GPS to optimize routes and delivery times.
• Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
• Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Completed vehicle and armored equipment recoveries as a recovery specialist

• Used heavy-duty vehicles, cranes, and winches to retrieve damaged or immobilized assets like tanks and trucks.
• Provided support during training exercises and operational missions.
• Coordinated logistics for recovery operations in diverse environments.

• Operated MC B-Double trucks in the cane industry for one season.
• I drove Kenworth manual and Mack automatic trucks.
• 12 hour shifts, 6 days on 3 off. Operating from Mossman I drove empty cane bins to the paddocks offloaded them and picked up fillet bins and drove them to the yard in Mossman where we pushed them on train wagons.

2015-2024

• Operated a 6T Isuzu flatbed truck as a casual worker for the Fencing Factory in Townsville. My tasks were picking up timber and steel from suppliers and delivering timber, gates and fences to the customers using the crane on the truck.