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Shane Pontin

Semaphore,SA

Summary

Seasoned Dangerous Goods Heavy Vehicle Driver with a proven track record at Shell Australia Elgas Rivet Energy, enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining strict compliance with all regulations. Expert in safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques, with a commitment to continuous professional development. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and efficiently address delivery concerns, ensuring operational excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Dangerous Goods Heavy Vehicle Driver

Shell Australia Elgas Rivet Energy
01.2003 - 06.2024
  • Effectively managed paperwork related to delivery logs, invoices, and bills of lading for seamless recordkeeping.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among fellow drivers and support staff members.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and efficient driving techniques.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns or issues with deliveries while maintaining professionalism.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state, federal regulations regarding commercial vehicle operation at all times.
  • Consistently met deadlines through effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as industry conferences or training workshops to stay current on best practices within the heavy vehicle driving field.
  • Coordinated with dispatchers to ensure accurate communication of pick-ups, deliveries, and scheduling changes.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to identify potential mechanical issues before departing on long hauls or short trips alike.
  • Handled sensitive cargo responsibly by following proper security protocols during transport and delivery stages.
  • Implemented defensive driving strategies to minimize accidents and incidents on the road.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Motor Coach Captain Driver

Holiday Makers/ Key Tours Bus Australia
01.1987 - 01.1993

Extended tours all over Australia including around Australia as a single tour.

manage the daily duty of payments ,safe driving practices,liaison with passengers,first aid, commentry and general care of passengers

Education

No Degree - Apprenticeship

Apprentice Spray Painter / Automotive Mechanics
Croydon Park College Croydon Sa
01-1980

Skills

  • Safe driving practices
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Adaptable to weather conditions
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Smith advance driving x5 times
  • 3 x Courses at DECCA Australia
  • Snow licence hazardous driving conditions
  • truck roll over prevention
  • Advance driving heavy vehicles

Timeline

Dangerous Goods Heavy Vehicle Driver

Shell Australia Elgas Rivet Energy
01.2003 - 06.2024

Motor Coach Captain Driver

Holiday Makers/ Key Tours Bus Australia
01.1987 - 01.1993

No Degree - Apprenticeship

Apprentice Spray Painter / Automotive Mechanics
Shane Pontin