Jenny Gowan
Oslo,MN
Summary
I have over 37 years of experience in road construction and farming with over 10 years of management in production, welding, inventory and purchasing. I'm dependable, reliable, hard-working, organized, and use common sense. I take pride in safety, teamwork, efficiency, communication, critical thinking, and taking initiative.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Gowan Construction Inc
Oslo, Minnesota
11.2019 - Current
- Operated commercial trucks to transport materials to job sites efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated with site supervisors to coordinate material needs and timelines.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Operated heavy machinery for various construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
- Followed safety regulations to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Loaded trucks with supplies such as rocks, sand and cement for use in road construction projects.
- Compacted soil layers using vibratory compaction machines during the course of a project.
- Laid out a variety of materials including gravel, sand and asphalt for use in road construction.
Truck Driver / Equipment Operator
Precision Dirtworks
West Fargo, North Dakota
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Operated heavy trucks to transport materials to various job sites.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and procedures.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- 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.
- Operated heavy machinery to excavate and grade land for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and efficient job site operations.
- Assisted in the training of new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Transcriptionist
Northland Community and Technical College
East Grand Forks, MNSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Truck maintenance
- Route planning
- Material loading
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Accurate record keeping
- Document management
- Safe driving
- Weather awareness
- Decision-making
- Air brake certification
- Dispatch communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Gowan Construction Inc
11.2019 - Current
Truck Driver / Equipment Operator
Precision Dirtworks
01.2014 - 11.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Transcriptionist
Northland Community and Technical College