Anton Strydom
Boise,ID
Summary
Results-driven fleet manager skilled in optimizing vehicle maintenance schedules and improving operational efficiency. Focused on fostering teamwork and personal development while ensuring all commitments are met with high standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager / Workshop Manager
AHG NEL VERVOER PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
- Scheduled maintenance and repairs at the workshop.
- Responded to breakdowns for trucks and trailers, ensuring timely repairs and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated with service providers for maintenance services and repairs, ensuring quality and timely execution.
- Maintained current truck maintenance plans, facilitating compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Scheduling Maintenance and new installations of tracking units
- Checking truck and trailers as they enter the Depot.
- Scheduling maintenance, services and repairs at the dealers.
- Ordering parts from suppliers.
- Ensuring Cross border permits are up to date.
- Attending to tires (breakdowns, puncture, repairs and replacement)
- Attending to Bell logger breakdowns and services.
- Checking Bell loggers on a weekly basis and ensuring they are washed and clean.
- Sending trucks and trailers to test and renew licenses.
- Capturing Diesel usage.
- Recorded diesel consumption data for all vehicles on all vehicles. (trucks, bell loggers and company vehicles)
- Managed daily administrative tasks and organized filing systems.
- Distributed personal protective equipment to drivers.
- Monitored vehicle locations using tracking systems
- Capturing delivery notes and diesel.
- Attending accidents and correspond with the insurance company.
- Assisting workshop staff with repairs.
Driver code 14
JTL Vervoer
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated truck to transport materials between job sites.
- Collected timber from various locations and secured loads for safe transport.
- Drove tracker to extract timber for efficient loading onto transport trucks.
- Delivering the load to designated sawmill.
- Assisted with daily operations at the yard to support overall workflow.
- Provided support during equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Performed daily administrative tasks to support office operations.
Site supervisor/Operator
Sayijeni Communications
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Executed horizontal directional drilling techniques, facilitating efficient pipeline installation.
- Coordinated and prioritized drill site activities, enhancing workflow and operational effectiveness.
- Operated and maintained drilling machines, supervised team to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Supervise the maintenance work of drilling related equipment, in accordance with procedures, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Maintenance of Drill Rig and regular repairs. Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Inspecting Pits according to correct standards and specifications
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of the ongoing process and report on the same. Suggest and discuss any changes which may be required with a view to improvement.
- Instruct all personnel assigned for assistance of their duties and responsibilities and any special safety precaution to be taken prior to start-up of any work
- Ensure that all orders and instructions received in writing are fully understood and adhered to
- Ensure that subordinates use compulsory protective equipment where relevant
- Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations
- Traveled daily to various job sites to oversee operations.
- Examined drilling sites and collaborated with management to develop operational plans.
- Writing acceptance certificates and handing over to project managers
- Maintained safe working conditions at all times.
- Worked on projects primarily located away from home base.
Site supervisor/Operator
LETAB CIVILS
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Executed horizontal directional drilling for underground utilities to meet project specifications and safety standards.
- Operated and maintained drilling machines while supervising the team to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Coordinated and prioritized drill site activities to optimize workflow and ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Supervise the maintenance work of drilling related equipment, in accordance with procedures, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Maintenance of Drill Rig and regular repairs. Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Inspecting Pits according to correct standards and specifications
- Check and set up the equipment necessary for the assignment
- Maintain safe working conditions at all times.
- Monitored subordinates to ensure proper use of protective equipment.
- Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations
- Instruct all personnel assigned for assistance of their duties and responsibilities and any special safety precaution to be taken prior to the start-up of any work
- Receive instructions for drilling parameters and ensure their correct application
- Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to
- Supervising general workers
- Writing acceptance certificates and handing over to project managers
- Duties may include examining drilling sites, working cooperatively with management to develop operational plans and ensuring that drilling operations and other personnel follow safety standards.
- Completing daily Safety file and inspection sheets
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of the ongoing process and report on the same. Suggest and discuss any changes which may be required with a view to improvement.
- Operated the company vehicle to transport team members to job sites.
Site Manager/Operator
ROBICON CIVILS
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Drilling machine operator responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance of drilling machines, and Supervisor for team workers, overseeing all work and ensures that it is completed in a timely manner.
- Coordinated and prioritized drill site activities to optimize workflow and meet project timelines.
- Executed horizontal directional drilling techniques, creating efficient underground pathways for utilities.
- Examine drilling sites and collaborate with management to develop operational plans.
- Inspecting Pits according to correct standards and specifications
- Maintenance of Drill Rig and regular repairs. Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Check and set up the equipment necessary for the assignment
- Instruct all personnel assigned for assistance of their duties and responsibilities and any special safety precaution to be taken prior to the start-up of any work
- Receive instructions for drilling parameters and ensure their correct application
- Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to
- Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations
- Maintained safe working conditions at all times.
- Writing acceptance certificates and handing over to project managers
- Operated a company vehicle to transport equipment and personnel to drilling sites.
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of the ongoing process and report on the same. Suggest and discuss any changes which may be required with a view to improvement.
- Supervised maintenance of drilling equipment, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and operational efficiency.
Tracking Clerk
NO FINANCE CARS
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Tracked vehicles to ensure real-time location and status updates
- Monitored incidents of accidents, hijackings, and stolen vehicles to enhance response efficiency
- Reporting on Coordinates and locations of vehicles
- Monitored CCTV feeds for security incidents
- Tracking reports
- Repossession of vehicles - Instructions
- Boarder post communications
- Nightshift Guard supervision
Temporary /Contract work
KJE ENTERPRISES
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Surveillance (Security Cameras) Installations – Tom Burk Solar Plant
- Installed security systems at various locations.
- Installed and ran low voltage power and video cabling for security systems.
- Connected cables and assembled components for security systems.
- System configuration
- Emergency Stops and Rope stops Installations – IDWALA Industrial Minerals
- Defined requirements for emergency stops and rope systems.
- Understanding product specific standards
- System Installation
- Connected cables to optimize system functionality.
- Functionality of Emergency stops
Assistant/Junior Manager
ENGEN SERVICE STATION
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed staff at Steers & Corner Bakery, ensuring operational efficiency
- Created employee shift schedules to optimize coverage and meet customer demand
- Daily Planning & Purchasing
- Customer Service (Complaints etc.)
- Receiving & Issuing of stock
- Conducted inventory stock takes to maintain accurate stock levels and support purchasing decisions
- Administration duties
- Monitored and managed forecourt area
- Executed additional assigned duties
Courier/Liaison
CHRIS JANEKE AND NEL & SNYMAN ATTORNEYS
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Acted as liaison between attorney firms and regional courts, facilitating communication and case progression.
- Delivering/collecting official documents (Regional Courts & Attorneys)
- Confirming case status with Attorneys
- Tracked communications related to case files, ensuring timely updates and accurate information flow
- Coordinated daily scheduling and task prioritization to enhance workflow
- Organized and maintained a filing system for legal documents, ensuring easy access and compliance with regulations
- Summons/Subpoenas relevant to case file
- General Administration functions
Temporary position - Practical Draughting experience – Engineering Projects
PONDO ENGINEERING
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Performed various tasks part-time in 2011, supporting project needs.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy, ensuring smooth operations.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Total Risk
01-2015
Coinden Forecourt Solutions
01-2015
Basic Draughting
African Academy
01-2011
Unitec College
01-2011
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
Hoërskool Stoffberg
01-2009
Skills
- Skills:
- Fleet Operations Oversight
- Supplier/customer relations
- Administration
- Filing and administration
- Records management experience
- File management expertise
- Filing systems knowledge
- Office administrative skills
- Supervisory
- Junior/Assistant Management
- Staff Training
- Performance Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Special Skills
- Deadline-driven performance
- Detail-oriented
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1991-12-30
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: EC (code 14)
- Marital Status: Marries
- ID Type: ID Number
- ID Number: 911230 5051 082
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies/Interests, Hunting, Motor Cycles, Vehicle Sound Systems
Accomplishments
Played 1st Team Rugby at school and Represented SAPS Regional – Police U/19 Rugby
PERSONAL DATA:
- RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS Boise, Idaho
- POSTAL ADDRESS As above
- TELEPHONE NUMBERS +1 208 807 5019
- IDENTITY NUMBER 9112305051082
- DEPENDENTS 2
- OWN TRANSPORT Yes
- RSA PASSPORT Yes
- HOME LANGUAGE: Afrikaans / English
- CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None
- HEALTH: Good
Timeline
Fleet Manager / Workshop Manager
AHG NEL VERVOER PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
Driver code 14
JTL Vervoer
08.2022 - 11.2023
Site supervisor/Operator
Sayijeni Communications
02.2020 - 07.2022
Site supervisor/Operator
LETAB CIVILS
02.2018 - 10.2019
Site Manager/Operator
ROBICON CIVILS
07.2017 - 02.2018
Tracking Clerk
NO FINANCE CARS
12.2016 - 07.2017
Temporary /Contract work
KJE ENTERPRISES
03.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant/Junior Manager
ENGEN SERVICE STATION
03.2015 - 11.2015
Courier/Liaison
CHRIS JANEKE AND NEL & SNYMAN ATTORNEYS
08.2012 - 02.2015
Temporary position - Practical Draughting experience – Engineering Projects
PONDO ENGINEERING
01.2011 - 01.2011
Total Risk
Coinden Forecourt Solutions
Basic Draughting
African Academy
Unitec College
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
Hoërskool Stoffberg