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Work History
Education
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Joshua Dawrs

Holualoa,HI

Summary

Accomplished Truck Driver with a robust history in heavy haul and construction logistics, notably with Kahanakoa Construction. Expert in securing loads and performing truck inspections, coupled with exceptional communication skills, ensuring timely and safe delivery of materials. Proven track record of enhancing equipment longevity and operational efficiency, achieving significant project milestones.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Local 3

Goodfellow Bros
06.2024 - 08.2024

operated 773 haul truck and articulating haul truck

operated water truck assisting crushing operation to keep dust down throughout job sight

operated smooth drum roller to insure compaction for pads and roads where met to spec

operated sheep foot to pound down rock and bring fines up for compaction

operated backhoe to move materials around job sight

operated front end loader to assist in loading trucks and move material

Truck Driver and Heavy Haul

Kahanakoa Construction
03.2019 - 06.2024
  • Moved equipment between job locations using semi truck and trailer.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
  • Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.

Intermodal Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time. 
  • Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Over The Road Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for their scheduled appointments.
  • Inspected the vehicle on a daily basis to ensure that it was in proper working order.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Escalated critical issues to the trucking manager to ensure that they were immediately rectified.

Driver For Custom Cabinet Company

Taber
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Read and matched blueprints of ongoing construction projects making sure all cabinets and accessories where loaded properly and accounted for.
  • Checked all measurements and finishes of cabinets and counter tops.
  • Worked very flexible hours up to 65 hours per week.
  • Communicated professionally with construction managers and installers to stage all product according to blueprints.
  • Operated and maintained box truck and flat bed.

Construction Laborer

The Foundation Works
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Interacted daily with various company leaders, subcontractors, customers and city inspectors to complete construction projects. 
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Kealakehe High School
Kailua-kona, HI
2013

Skills

  • Trip planning
  • Commercial driving expertise
  • Truck inspections
  • Pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Customer service
  • Paperwork and documentation
  • Securing loads
  • Effective communication skills
  • Observance of traffic laws
  • Heavy Equipment Hauler
  • Loading/Unloading Heavy Equipment
  • Asphalt Paving
  • Tandem/End Dump Driver

Certification

  • Certificate of completion truck driver training program
  • 160 hours of training

Timeline

Local 3

Goodfellow Bros
06.2024 - 08.2024

Truck Driver and Heavy Haul

Kahanakoa Construction
03.2019 - 06.2024

Intermodal Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2018

Over The Road Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
05.2017 - 12.2017

Driver For Custom Cabinet Company

Taber
08.2015 - 11.2016

Construction Laborer

The Foundation Works
09.2014 - 07.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Kealakehe High School
Joshua Dawrs