Herman Martinez
Artesia,NM
Summary
Truck Pusher and Tandem Driver with extensive experience at Wilbanks Trucking, excelling in heavy equipment operation and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining equipment, contributing to seamless project execution and crew performance.
Started as a swamper working with Tandem driver who taught hand signals to load and unload truck.
From a swamper I bacame a haul truck driver which hauled the rig loads.
Drove a haul truck for 2 years then moved up to a Tandem driver with more responsibility. I set out the load for haul trucks. 12yrs tandem driving
From Tandem driving I went to Truck pushing for 15 yrs.
Where I disassembled and Reassembled the drilling rig orchestrated the rig moves. Worked side by side with hands to maintain safety work environment.
From truck pushing I bacame a Superintendent for 1 yr. I then would go to each rig move and oversee truck pushers and have Safety meetings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Pusher/ Tandem Driver
Lighting Oilfield Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure efficient project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to assess site conditions and implement safety measures.
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery to prevent operational downtime.
- Assisted in training new crew members on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Monitored rigging up progress, adjusting techniques to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Disassembled and Reassembled drilling rigs.
- Drive Tandem truck when needed.
Truck Pusher/Tandem Driver/Superintendent
Wilbanks Trucking
07.1992 - 10.2024
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored crew activities for adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated logistics for transportation of materials and personnel to drilling sites.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Disassembled and Reassembled drilling rig.
- Also drive Tandem truck when needed.
- Supervised day to day workflow to ensure safety of all personnel
Education
High School Diploma - Auto Machenics, Mechanical Drafting
Artesia High School
Artesia, NM05.1987
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Defensive driving
- Maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Truck loading
- Logbook maintenance
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Commercial driving license
- Load securing
- Hand-eye coordination
- Maintaining records
- Load planning
- Load transport
- Weight distribution
- Restraint implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Loading and unloading
- Reliability
- Worker supervision
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Daily operations management
- Heavy lifting
- Detail-oriented
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Safety standards
- Shipment tracking
- Goal setting
- Equipment inspections
Timeline
Truck Pusher/ Tandem Driver
Lighting Oilfield Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
Truck Pusher/Tandem Driver/Superintendent
Wilbanks Trucking
07.1992 - 10.2024
High School Diploma - Auto Machenics, Mechanical Drafting
Artesia High School