Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline

Darrin Becker

Yuma,AZ

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck driver proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with [15] years of landfill industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator /Truck driver with 33 CDL experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Diver

Waste Connections Inc.
Hobbs, NM
10.2015 - Current
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.

Tanker Truck Driver

Senergy
Phoenix, AZ
09.2007 - 05.2015
  • Unloaded gasoline at service stations and made every effort to avoid spillage.
  • Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
  • Inspected vehicles regularly to identify issues quickly, reporting problems to company mechanics.
  • Hauled gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers in tanker trucks.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Helped passengers feel comfortable by keeping pleasant temperatures and clean bus interiors.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Performed [Timeframe] inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with [Job title] in operations center to keep teammates informed.
  • Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
  • Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
  • Notified customers of potential late deliveries, which resulted in [Number]% decrease in calls to company support line.
  • Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.

Heavy Equipment Operator III

City of Glendale
Glendale, AZ
08.2006 - 09.2007
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
  • Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Heavy Equipment Operator I-III

Orange County Government
Orlando, FL
10.2000 - 08.2006
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
  • Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lindhurst High School, Olivehurst, CA
05.1985

Skills

  • Trained in AZ,CA,FL,CO,SC,ID,NM,GA,OH,WA,OR, Safety Regulations
  • Doubles and Triples Specialist
  • Efficient Trip Planner
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Trip Planning
  • Document Management
  • Planning Ability
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • OTR Driving
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • DOT Compliance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Route Planning
  • Logistics Planning
  • Clean MVR
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Materials Transport
  • Lift up to 75 Pounds
  • XATA Operation Proficiency
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Route Management
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Load Security
  • Safe Driving
  • Cargo Handling
  • Courteous and Polite Demeanor

Additional Information

  • I AM a veteran

Timeline

Truck Diver - Waste Connections Inc.
10.2015 - Current
Tanker Truck Driver - Senergy
09.2007 - 05.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator III - City of Glendale
08.2006 - 09.2007
Heavy Equipment Operator I-III - Orange County Government
10.2000 - 08.2006
Lindhurst High School - High School Diploma,
Darrin Becker