Joe Aleck, Jr.
Wapato,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in heavy machinery operation and equipment maintenance at Yakama Forest Products. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and safety standards while executing logging and transportation tasks. Skilled in GPS route planning and adept at collaborating with teams to achieve project goals. Class A CDL holder committed to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Yakama Forest Products
05.2023 - 12.2026
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport Yakama Forest Products safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and company policies during transportation operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and adherence to maintenance standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, routes, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Logger
Yakama Forest Products
05.2023 - 12.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for timber harvesting, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated logging operations, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Supervised team of loggers, providing training on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in timber extraction activities.
- Managed inventory of logging supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted operations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement mitigation strategies.
- Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
- Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.
- Moved logs onto trucks or crane hoists for movement to processing destinations based on factors such as size, cut and usability of cut pieces.
Road Worker
Yakama Nation Roads Department
04.2017 - 05.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections of road conditions and identified necessary repairs.
- Implemented efficient traffic control measures during work zones to enhance public safety.
- Oversaw daily work schedules, ensuring timely completion of roadwork assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by performing a variety of tasks, such as operating heavy machinery or working in hazardous conditions.
- Supported timely project completions by efficiently operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, loaders, and graders.
- Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
Trucker Driver
Wheeler Rock Products
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting materials to various construction sites.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols during all deliveries.
- Conducted routine inspections of vehicles, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions and followed signals from loading crew to safely load and unload goods.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Logger
Tiin-Ma Logging Company
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Monitored and maintained equipment performance, reducing downtime through proactive inspections.
- Collaborated with environmental teams to ensure sustainable logging practices were followed.
- Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of logging operations for compliance with state regulations and industry certifications.
- Worked closely with other loggers to drag timber to loading deck.
- Utilized GPS technology for precise mapping of harvest areas, increasing operational accuracy.
- Enhanced logging efficiency by implementing modern technology and industry best practices.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections as part of preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime due to mechanical failures.
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Inspected and repaired equipment such as wedges, machinery, lifts, saws and saw blades before and after use.
Education
White Swan High School
White Swan, WASkills
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Excavation expertise
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- City and non-city driving
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Trimming
- Load securing
- Logging techniques
- Rigging and cables
- Class A commercial Driver's license
Timeline
Driver
Yakama Forest Products
05.2023 - 12.2026
Logger
Yakama Forest Products
05.2023 - 12.2026
Trucker Driver
Wheeler Rock Products
05.2019 - 05.2021
Road Worker
Yakama Nation Roads Department
04.2017 - 05.2023
Logger
Tiin-Ma Logging Company
04.2014 - 05.2019
White Swan High School