Flint Schaaf
Malta,MT
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with 12+ years in logistics. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on most vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Applicator/Truck Driver
CHS Big Sky
02.2018 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Mechanic
B&L Livestock
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to detailed repair estimates.
Truck Driver/Custom Applicator
R&G Quality Feeds Inc
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Cement Operator
Nabors Completion And Production Services
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Carried pipe from pipe trailer to drilling rig.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Malta Ready Mix
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Truck Driver
Milk River Coop
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
John Muggli Construction
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Followed regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated Excavator, Backhoe, Front end wheel loader, skid steer, Dump truck, side dump, tractor trailer combination, motor grader, scraper, roller both sheep's foot and smooth drum, dozer.
- Performed pre trip and post trip every day on all equipment used during work hours.
- Maintained equipment maintenance logs for oil and filter changes.
- Changed oil and filters.
- Checked tires and rim for defects and changed them as needed.
- Hauled dirt and debris to and from jobsites using proper equipment for the job.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operations
Miles Community College
Miles City, MTHigh School Diploma -
Malta Public Schools
Malta05.2012
Skills
- Maintenance requirements
- Cargo handling
- Vehicle checklists
- Preventative maintenance
- Job work order completion
- Daily work location check list
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Made operational decisions
- Dependable and cooperative
- Air Brake Certification
- Accident Prevention
- DOT Compliance
Timeline
Mechanic
B&L Livestock
06.2019 - 10.2022
Custom Applicator/Truck Driver
CHS Big Sky
02.2018 - Current
Truck Driver/Custom Applicator
R&G Quality Feeds Inc
03.2016 - 02.2018
Cement Operator
Nabors Completion And Production Services
10.2015 - 03.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Malta Ready Mix
08.2013 - 10.2015
Truck Driver
Milk River Coop
03.2013 - 08.2013
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
John Muggli Construction
10.2012 - 05.2013
Heavy Equipment Operations
Miles Community College
High School Diploma -
Malta Public Schools
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