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Paul Delzotto

Paul Delzotto

Aveley,WA

Summary

Seasoned Dump Truck Operator with a proven track record at Pilbara Minerals, adept in heavy machinery operation and showcasing exceptional communication and teamwork skills. Excelled in maintaining environmental compliance and safety, enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in ore transportation, with a commitment to zero safety incidents, demonstrating both hard and soft skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dump Truck Operator

Pilbara Minerals
Perth, WA
09.2021 - Current
  • Followed instructions provided by supervisor to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
  • Operated dump truck safely in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Operated truck safely to and from project destination and prepared and acquired customer signature receipts for load delivered.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
  • Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
  • Maneuvered dump truck in tight spaces while maintaining a safe speed limit at all times.
  • Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding current projects or any issues that arose during operation of the dump truck.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from job sites using the dump truck.
  • Performed daily safety checks on dump truck and ensured all safety features were in proper working order.
  • Educated new employees on proper driving techniques for dump trucks in order to promote safety among co-workers.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Inspected various components of the dump truck such as brakes, tires, lights, and steering to ensure they were functioning properly.
  • Regularly checked oil levels, water levels, fuel levels, and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance of the vehicle.
  • Reported any mechanical issues or damage caused by outside forces immediately to supervisor.
  • Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.

Dump Truck Operator

FMG
Perth, WA
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Load the dump truck at the loader or digger; loads are then taken to the waste dump or ore stockpiles.
  • I attended pre-start meetings and conducted pre-start checks on the truck before and after the shift.
  • Worked amongst autonomous trucks safely.

Dump Truck Operator/Water Truck Driver

BHP
Perth, WA
12.2006 - 01.2020

Operated CAT 777, 785, 789, and 793 dump trucks, loading under loaders and diggers, and taking loads to waste dumps, stockpiles, and sometimes to the crusher.

Operated CAT 777 and 785 water carts.

I did four years as an in-cab trainer.

Dump Truck Operator

HWE
Perth, WA
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Operated a CAT 785 dump truck being loaded with loaders and diggers; loads were taken to waste dumps and stockpiles.

Dump Truck Operator

Placer Dome
Perth, WA
01.2000 - 06.2004
  • Operate CAT 777, 785, 789 dump trucks, loaded by loaders and diggers.
  • Loads taken to waste dumps, stockpiles and crusher.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stawell Technical School
Victoria
01-1972

Skills

  • Hazard identification
  • Surface mining
  • Environmental compliance
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Environmental compliance awareness
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Record keeping and reporting
  • Ore transportation methods

Affiliations

  • Walking, home renovation, classic car ethusiast.

Accomplishments

  • Cat 785 certificae

Timeline

Dump Truck Operator

Pilbara Minerals
09.2021 - Current

Dump Truck Operator

FMG
01.2020 - 03.2025

Dump Truck Operator/Water Truck Driver

BHP
12.2006 - 01.2020

Dump Truck Operator

HWE
01.2005 - 11.2005

Dump Truck Operator

Placer Dome
01.2000 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

Stawell Technical School
Paul Delzotto