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Education
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Mobile Plant Operated
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LANCE HEATHCOTE

Sunbury,Australia

Summary

Accomplished Truck Driver with 30 years of experience at LH Transport, excelling in route optimization and safety compliance. Recognized for generating $500,000 in repeat business through exceptional customer service. Proven track record of zero traffic incidents, showcasing commitment to operational excellence and meticulous vehicle inspection.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

LH Transport
Coolaroo, VIC
07.2007 - Current
  • Operated commercial trucks to deliver and pick up shipments annually across 3 regions, ensuring each delivery and pick ups were completed safely and in compliance with road regulations.
  • Cultivated customer relationships through clear and timely communication, generating $500000 in repeat business from satisfied clients over 18 years.
  • Handled and updated daily run sheets continuously for 30 consecutive years, maintaining accurate data entry and precise reporting of deliveries.
  • Showcased precision in compact driving, navigated challenging routes carrying 8-12 tonnes of cargo while adhering to # road restrictions.
  • Applied logistics expertise to optimise delivery routes, reducing travel time by how many hours per week for enhanced operational performance.
  • Executed prestart safety checks on plant machinery and trucks, which reduced downtime and maintenance costs for equipment operations by over $10k p.a.
  • Read and interpreted delivery instructions and identified and pick-packed items for loading.
  • Loaded trucks in order of delivery to ensure efficient unloading.
  • Unloaded trucks and stored them safely and accurately.
  • Attended safety meetings and abiding by OHS regulations.
  • Undertook fatigue management to ensure the safe operation of trucks.
  • Achieved recognition from clients and management for safe driving and timely deliveries.
  • Surpassed productivity and OHS/WHS obligations and maintained a streak of ZERO traffic incidents or infringements, showcasing my commitment to safety compliance.

Water Truck Driver

Brownes Plumbing
Whittlesea, VIC
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Successfully operated a water truck to manage watering and dust suppression 8+ sites for 7 hours daily, overcoming challenges such as uneven terrain and unpredictable weather conditions, ensuring worker safety and project timelines were maintained.
  • Collaborated with a team of 12 contractors and workers to deliver site safety and adherence to environmental guidelines, impacting an area of 100 square kilometres daily, thereby reducing potential environmental fines.
  • Efficiently managed the transportation of 11000 litres of water, optimising routes to minimise fuel usage and enhance delivery times, overcoming logistical challenges and maintenance issues, contributing to operational performance.
  • Executed water delivery to 3-5 sites in north to north east victoria, despite varying weather conditions and synchronising with # project timelines, ensuring consistent job site productivity and meeting project targets.
  • Maintain truck cleanliness and regular inspections to comply with maintenance and safety.
  • Manage trip documentation and logs following industry regulations, ensuring compliance with fuel transportation standards.
  • Loading trucks to strict delivery schedules, resulting in optimised unloading performance and overcoming specific challenges such as time constraints and space limitations.
  • Took part in safety meetings and complied with OHS regulations, including fatigue management, achieving a flawless record of ZERO injuries or traffic infringements, showcasing a commitment to workplace safety.
  • Led initiatives to improve water usage performance by 1500 litres per day, contributing to the cost management of the $800k project, which enhanced resource allocation and produced a positive net effect on the project's bottom line.

Truck Driver

Accurate Plumbing Victoria
Thomastown, VIC
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Safely delivered heavy equipment across Thomastown and neighbouring areas, managing deliveries for an average of 5 sites per week without any accidents throughout the employment period.
  • Ensured timely deliveries and pickups of construction materials valued at $90-150k 10-15 per load, maintaining scheduling to reduce downtime.
  • Coordinated logistical support for 10 projects, collaborating with 30-40 contractors and subcontractors to deliver seamless operations and strict adherence to project timelines.
  • Executed prestart safety checks on plant machinery and trucks, which reduced downtime and maintenance costs for equipment operations by over $25k p.a.
  • Read and interpreted delivery instructions and identified and pick-packed items for loading.
  • Loaded trucks in order of delivery to ensure efficient unloading.
  • Unloaded trucks and stored them safely and accurately.
  • Attended safety meetings and abiding by OHS regulations.
  • Undertook fatigue management to ensure the safe operation of trucks.
  • Achieved recognition from clients and management for safe driving and timely deliveries.
  • Surpassed productivity and OHS/WHS obligations and maintained a streak of ZERO traffic incidents or infringements, showcasing my commitment to safety compliance.

Mechanical

Heathcote Marine & Automotive
Coolaroo, VIC
08.1990 - 04.2023
  • Servicing vehicles daily
  • Engine rebuilds and repairs
  • Knowledge of diagnostics of engine management
  • Vehicle repairs and maintenance

Education

Mechanical - Servicing vehicles, Engine rebuilds and repairs, Knowledge of diagnostics of engine management, Vehicle repairs and maintenance

Heathcote Marine & Automotive
Coolaroo, VIC
04.2023

Skills

  • Route optimization
  • Load management
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Safety compliance
  • Traffic regulations
  • Customer service

Mobile Plant Operated

  • Kenworth water truck
  • Komatsu dump truck
  • 30/40 ton articulated haul truck
  • 50-60ton articulated water truck

Site Inductions

  • Orica chemicals
  • Mobile fuels Yarraville
  • Melbourne markets

References

BROWNES PLUMBING WHITTLESEA VIC 

CONTACT GEOFF 0418357549

ACCURATE PLUMBING VICTORIA 

CONTACT ALEX 0418571146

ALWAYS PUMPING CONCRETE RAVENHALL VIC

CONTACT DENNIS 0425777500

Software And Technology

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • MYOB

Training And Licenses

  • VIC Driver's Licence, HC, Current
  • Working With Children's Check, Current
  • Construction Induction, White Card, 05/25
  • CPV Bus Certificate, 01/23
  • Water Truck Operations, 05/23
  • Articulated Haul Truck Operations, 05/25
  • JSA/SWMS Training, 2021
  • Pre-start Safety Checks for Heavy Machinery, 04/21
  • Fatigue and Heat Management, 2019

Timeline

Water Truck Driver

Brownes Plumbing
09.2021 - 11.2024

Truck Driver

Accurate Plumbing Victoria
01.2021 - 06.2024

Truck Driver

LH Transport
07.2007 - Current

Mechanical

Heathcote Marine & Automotive
08.1990 - 04.2023

Mechanical - Servicing vehicles, Engine rebuilds and repairs, Knowledge of diagnostics of engine management, Vehicle repairs and maintenance

Heathcote Marine & Automotive

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