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Abe Rizwan

Kingwood,Tx

Summary

Driving professional with comprehensive experience in teaching safe driving techniques and instilling confidence in learners. Skilled in vehicle operation, road safety, and defensive driving strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration, consistently adapting to meet evolving needs, and achieving impactful results. Reliable, patient, and effective communicator, committed to fostering positive and supportive learning environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
  • Established trust with the team member by maintaining transparent communication about their progress and areas of improvement.
  • Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of student performance to identify areas needing further attention or adjustment in teaching approach.
  • Improved student driving skills by utilizing effective teaching methods and personalized instruction.
  • Maintained accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.

LEAD DRIVER / CERTIFIED DRIVER TRAINER

Waste Connections Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION TECH III

Texas Department of Transportation
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment
  • Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports

OVER THE ROAD COMMERICAL TRUCK DRIVER

Raider Express
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance

Education

Associate’s Degree - Business Administration And Management

Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT
02.2021

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School
Bowie, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • DOT Regulations
  • Effective Teaching Methods
  • Traffic law expertise
  • Air brake systems understanding
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Emergency Procedures Training
  • First Aid Certified
  • Incident Command System
  • Fire Safety
  • Apparatus inspection

Certification

  • Wildland Firefighter Certification - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certificate– Various States' Departments of Transportation.
  • Incident Command System Certifications 100-400 Levels – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
  • Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

Timeline

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2024 - Current

LEAD DRIVER / CERTIFIED DRIVER TRAINER

Waste Connections Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2024

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION TECH III

Texas Department of Transportation
07.2020 - 07.2021

OVER THE ROAD COMMERICAL TRUCK DRIVER

Raider Express
02.2020 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School

Associate’s Degree - Business Administration And Management

Western Governors University

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