Melinda Appleton
Eaton,WA
Summary
Accomplished Underground Truck Operator with a proven track record at BHP, enhancing safety and reducing fuel consumption through meticulous vehicle inspections and efficient driving techniques. Skilled in load securing and fostering team collaboration, I consistently exceed performance goals, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning underground mining field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating underground trucks. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Truck Operator
BHP
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Utilized GPS technology effectively for accurate navigation and real-time updates on traffic patterns, ensuring smooth transport operations.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques, benefiting the company''s bottom line.
- Promoted a positive company image by maintaining a professional demeanor and clean truck exterior, fostering strong customer relationships.
- Navigated challenging road conditions while maintaining strict adherence to traffic laws, contributing to a safe driving record.
- Contributed to team success through active participation in meetings and sharing best practices among fellow truck operators.
- Trained new truck operators in safe driving practices, leading to fewer accidents and lower insurance costs for the company.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management regarding delivery times and customer satisfaction ratings.
Underground Truck Operator
Hays Recruitment
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted a positive company image by maintaining a professional demeanor and clean truck exterior, fostering strong customer relationships.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily truck operations.
- Navigated challenging road conditions while maintaining strict adherence to traffic laws, contributing to a safe driving record.
- Managed paperwork efficiently by submitting proof of delivery documents promptly upon completion of each job assignment.
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques, benefiting the company''s bottom line.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
- Utilized GPS technology effectively for accurate navigation and real-time updates on traffic patterns, ensuring smooth transport operations.
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Boosted safety standards, conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic laws during mail deliveries.
- Managed high volumes of mail during peak seasons while maintaining accuracy rates in sorting processes ensuring timely deliveries.
- Minimized delivery errors by double-checking addresses, postage, and packaging requirements before dispatching mail items.
- Collaborated with fellow Postal Delivery Officers to ensure seamless coordination and comprehensive coverage of designated territories.
Retail Assistant Manager
Strandbags
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards throughout the store to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Managed employee scheduling, optimizing coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
Underground Truck Operator
Mincor Resources
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Contributed to team success through active participation in meetings and sharing best practices among fellow truck operators.
- Trained new truck operators in safe driving practices, leading to fewer accidents and lower insurance costs for the company.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques, benefiting the company''s bottom line.
- Promoted a positive company image by maintaining a professional demeanor and clean truck exterior, fostering strong customer relationships.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management regarding delivery times and customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
No Degree -
Kambalda Senior High School
Kambalda, WA12.1991
Skills
- Load securing proficiency
- Truck maintenance knowledge
- Safe Driving Practices
- Patience and Perseverance
- Active listening abilities
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Accurate record keeping
- Equipment Operation
- Document Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Documentation skills
- Forklift Operation
- Self Motivation
- Valid HR-B driver's license
- Professionalism
Certification
Dangerous Goods Security Card - DGC054746
Forklift License - WL1220407 class LF
Timeline
Underground Truck Operator
BHP
04.2022 - 09.2024
Underground Truck Operator
Hays Recruitment
10.2021 - 04.2022
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
11.2015 - 10.2021
Retail Assistant Manager
Strandbags
01.2012 - 01.2015
Underground Truck Operator
Mincor Resources
01.2002 - 08.2002
No Degree -
Kambalda Senior High School
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