Elias Ashley
Abluquerque,New Mexico
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment and CDL Operator with over 4 years of experience in hauling, grading, trenching, and site preparation. Expertise in equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations. Proficient in operating tractor-trailers and heavy machinery, with strong skills in vehicle inspection, DOT compliance, and cargo securement. Committed to delivering efficient project support while ensuring safety and quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Independent Drivers
IWX Motor Freight
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2026 - 10.2026
- Operated tractor-trailers for IWX Motor Freight across assigned freight routes.
- Secured freight using appropriate methods to prevent damage during transportation.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed DOT rules and company safety procedures during deliveries.
- Checked equipment before trips and reported safety issues to dispatch.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to the supervisor.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Maintained clean cab conditions and organized driving records for compliance.
- Communicated route updates and delays with dispatch and warehouse teams.
- Reviewed bills of lading and confirmed shipment details with dock staff.
- Completed delivery paperwork and collected required customer signatures.
- Secured merchandise to ensure safe delivery to customers., avoiding damage during transportation.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coyote Canyon Chapter House
Brimhall, NM
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated heavy equipment for chapter house site preparation and land maintenance tasks.
- Inspected equipment before use to verify safe operation and fluid levels.
- Graded roads and parking areas to support chapter house access and upkeep.
- Assisted with trenching, digging, and backfilling for utility and project work.
- Followed safety procedures while working near crews, tools, and active work zones.
- Communicated with supervisors on equipment needs, site conditions, and task assignments.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning and organization of shop to support operational efficiency., servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coyote Canyon Chapter House
Brimhall, NM
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated heavy equipment for the chapter house site preparation and land maintenance tasks.
- Inspected equipment before use to verify safe operation and fluid levels.
- Hauled soil, gravel, and materials across Coyote Canyon Chapter House work areas.
- Graded roads and parking areas to support chapter house access and upkeep.
- Assisted in trenching, digging, and backfilling, supporting timely completion of utility and project work.
- Followed safety procedures while working near crews, tools, and active work zones.
- Communicated with supervisors on equipment needs, site conditions, and task assignments.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Ensured shop cleanliness to promote a safe working environment and enhance efficiency., servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure a safe environment.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish structures, clear debris, and remove vegetation, ensuring site readiness for new construction.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
CDL Driver
Black Mesa Fuels P/T
Gallup, NM
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated CDL fuel truck for Black Mesa Fuels P/T deliveries
- Delivered freight within specified time frames while adhering to assigned routes and schedules.
- Verified shipping papers and delivery instructions with dispatch
- Loaded and unloaded fuel using safe transfer procedures
- Secured cargo and checked hoses, valves, and fittings
- Followed hazardous material safety and spill prevention procedures
- Completed logbooks and trip records to meet DOT rules
- Adhered strictly to hours of service guidelines established by the Department of Transportation.
- Observed all safety protocols while operating commercial motor vehicles.
- Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents, and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
- Report any incidents or accidents involving company vehicles immediately to supervisors and managers.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles to identify potential mechanical issues.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and the general public on roadways.
- Conducted routine checks on tires, brakes, lights, signals, and fluids to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Maintained accurate logbook records in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Verified load against shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials.
- Participated in training programs related to safe driving practices and cargo handling procedures.
- Used equipment safely to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly secure items for long road trips.
- Communicated with the dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries to enhance communication and reduce support line calls.
- Assisted in fleet vehicle maintenance through minor repairs, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported problems or concerns to management.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening, and inquiry response skills.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Completed shipment documents accurately to ensure timely delivery of goods. neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Report delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Report delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
Education
Electrical Wiring - Electrical Wiring
Navajo Technical College
Crownpoint, NM05-2011
High School Diploma -
Fredonia High School
Fredonia05-1995
Skills
- CDL operation
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Hazardous materials
- DOT compliance
- Logbook compliance
- Pre-trip inspection
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safety regulation compliance
- Cargo securement
- Freight handling
- Load management
- Cargo management
- Logistics coordination
- Freight logistics
- Route planning
- Transport logistics
- Time management
- Heavy trucking
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment safety
- Material transport
- Loading and unloading
- Material handling equipment
- Bulldozer operation
- Excavation
- Grader operation
- Roadway grading
- Asphalt paving
- Asphalt techniques
- Trenching and shoring safety
- Heavy lifting
- Dock operations
- Safety awareness
- Transport logistics
- Heavy trucking
- Loader operation
- Dock operations
- Transport logistics
Timeline
Lease Independent Drivers
IWX Motor Freight
06.2026 - 10.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coyote Canyon Chapter House
12.2025 - 06.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coyote Canyon Chapter House
06.2023 - 12.2025
CDL Driver
Black Mesa Fuels P/T
06.2022 - 06.2023
Electrical Wiring - Electrical Wiring
Navajo Technical College
High School Diploma -
Fredonia High School