Irvin McLaughlin
Putnam,CT
Summary
Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading, and unloading, and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes.
Professional mechanic with hands-on experience in diesel engine maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Strong collaboration with team members to ensure efficient operations and adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability, technical expertise, and achieving results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Equipment Operator
Riccio Construction
Glocester, RI
06.2014 - 09.2023
- Drove tri-axle dump trucks
- Drove live floor and dump trailers
- Operated loaders, backhoes, bobcats, etc.
- Repaired heavy equipment as needed
- Pre and post trip inspections
- Performed landscaping
- Plowed snow
- Dug trenches for septic/water pipes
- Tree and limb trimming
Self-employed Construction/Home Improvement Property Preservation
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Landscaping with commercial mower and bobcat work on yards
- Operated backhoe for demolition work
- Installed drywall, handrails, etc. to make properties marketable
- Winterize homes for banks on foreclosed properties
Trailer Mechanic
Westwood Cartage
Cranston, RI
02.2003 - 05.2012
- Performed daily maintenance of 18-wheeler trailers
- Rotated Tires
- Performed brake jobs and adjustments
- Operated and repaired various types of heavy equipment
- Drove trailers to ensure their safety
Mechanic Instructor/Garage Supervisor
NETTTS
Pawtucket, RI
04.2000 - 02.2003
- Drove box trucks and Equipment to assure proper maintenance
- Serviced a fleet of 25 trucks and equipment
- Ordered parts
- Preventive maintenance on road and course tractors
- Transmission and drive-train repair
- Mechanic instructor for students
Head Mechanic/Driver
BFI
New Bedford, MA
06.1996 - 04.2000
- Ran garage and supervised 10 mechanics
- Serviced trucks and heavy equipment
- Performed electrical (wiring/light) repair
- Repaired exhaust systems
- Drove Roll-offs
- Drove Rear Loaders
Rear Loader Driver
Izzo Disposal
Johnston, RI
05.1984 - 06.1996
- Drove residential routes for rubbish pickup
- Drove roll-offs
- Drove transfer trailers
Skills
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Stick/Mig Welding
- Operated Loader
- Operated Bobcat
- Operated various rubbish trucks
- Knowledge of Electrical schematics
- Knowledge of basic electrical 110/220V
- Worked on Pressure relief valves
- Maintained various types of heavy equipment
- Drove dump trucks and trailers
- Valid CDL Driver's license
- Safe driving practices
- City and non-city driving
- Punctuality
- GPS and route planning
- Commercial driving
Timeline
Driver/Equipment Operator
Riccio Construction
06.2014 - 09.2023
Self-employed Construction/Home Improvement Property Preservation
05.2012 - 05.2014
Trailer Mechanic
Westwood Cartage
02.2003 - 05.2012
Mechanic Instructor/Garage Supervisor
NETTTS
04.2000 - 02.2003
Head Mechanic/Driver
BFI
06.1996 - 04.2000
Rear Loader Driver
Izzo Disposal
05.1984 - 06.1996