Paul Bowerman
Ballajura,Australia
Summary
A highly qualified and experienced individual with numerous years of experience in Road Train Operations within the transport and logistics sector. Capable of handling several complex and challenging functions, possessing great amount of honest work ethics and honoured for handling the functions in adverse conditions. The key to success is the high regard to safety and efficiency, as well as the strong work ethics and communication skills in delivering high quality services. A hardworking and focused individual who is looking for a new employment opportunity as a Road Train Operator where existing skills and abilities could be utilised to offer greater potential and value.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HC-MC Driver
Sykes Transport
Perth, WA
03.2022 - Current
MC Driver
Mobbs Transport contracted to Centurion Transport
04.2018 - Current
- Operate MC trucks to deliver materials to clients including delivery of engines to and from Cummins, refrigeration runs to and from Coles Warehouse, transporting mining equipment around Perth Metro area and dog runs to Northam.
- Collect material from customers, businesses, and other facilities as per schedule to ensure material is removed, transported, and disposed of per set policies and procedures.
- Performed daily safety and maintenance checks and operated all equipment in a safe and efficient way per all relevant legislation, policies & procedures.
- Complete relevant paperwork and maintain daily records of pick-up and deliveries.
- Liaise with clients in a professional and courteous manner and provided exceptional customer service at all times.
- Ensure adherence to all company, OHS and driving regulations at all times to prevent accidents or injuries.
Quad Road Train Operator
Patience Bulk Haulage
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Operated Quad road trains to perform haulage services for clients in the mining industry, delivering iron ore from Mt. Gibson to Perenjori rail.
- Completed the necessary pre-start vehicle checks and relevant paperwork including delivery documents.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials including oversized ore.
- Performed general housekeeping duties to ensure the work area was clean and safe.
- Followed safety procedures including pre-start checks and tyre change and embraced a safe working environment.
- Operated in a safe manner whilst adhering to company and client policies and procedures at all times.
Truck Driver
Gold Star Transport
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Responsible for driving B-Double and transporting Coke products from production facility to warehousing facilities or to client locations.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, as well as verify load and seal numbers.
- Followed all safety procedures through course of day, driving to and from Sales Center to customer locations on route.
- Delivered all store deliveries in a safe, efficient and productive manner with purpose to resupply customer inventories.
- Correctly checked store delivery inventory compared to invoiced quantity with warehouse/backroom manager.
- Correctly checked truck inventory compared to load-out report. Correctly checked return inventory compared to load-in report.
- Maintained back rooms/back stock areas in a safely accessible formation within the assigned storage area.
- Picked up and returned pallets, shells and assigned product at each delivery location.
- Maintained DOT time log, Bill of Lading, and other paperwork as required.
- Maintained vehicle, product and equipment to company standards.
Truck Driver
Linfox
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Committed to Linfox Safety Standards at all times and ensure that Vision Zero is a daily focus, complying with Linfox’s coupling & uncoupling procedures.
- Delivered and picked-up of general freight, oversized and dangerous goods, across the Perth Metro area.
- Drove the shunt truck in the yard and performed occasional Dog runs to Wubin on a double road train.
- Restrained loads using chains, ratchet chains and straps and assisted with general yard duties including loading, restraining, etc.
- Completed run sheets and ensured collection of all the critical documents.
Triple Road Train Operator
Onslow Salt and BIS Logistics
12.2009 - 08.2012
- Operated triple road train in a safe and efficient manner, carting Salt and Nickel.
- Performed loading duties with 988 – 992 loaders.
- Ensured adherence to all company, DOT and OHS standards, procedures and regulations at all times.
Truck Driver
SCT
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Operated trucks to deliver goods to IGA, Coles and Woolworths facilities, ensuring timely and efficient driving operation at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods to the client’s warehouse/facilities.
- Ensured adherence to all company, DOT and OHS standards, procedures and regulations at all times.
Skills
- In depth knowledge of safety practices and hazards related to road train operations
- Exceptional driving skills
- Experienced in oversized goods
- Highly efficient in performing physically enduring tasks
- Excellent eye-hand coordination and dexterity
- Working knowledge of OH&S standards and other regulatory requirements
Certification
- MC Licence
- Forklift Licence
Timeline
HC-MC Driver
Sykes Transport
03.2022 - Current
MC Driver
Mobbs Transport contracted to Centurion Transport
04.2018 - Current
Quad Road Train Operator
Patience Bulk Haulage
09.2013 - 04.2018
Truck Driver
Gold Star Transport
04.2013 - 09.2013
Truck Driver
Linfox
08.2012 - 04.2013
Triple Road Train Operator
Onslow Salt and BIS Logistics
12.2009 - 08.2012
Truck Driver
SCT
11.2008 - 12.2009