Leslie Schellhous
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Dedicated dump truck driver and mechanic with extensive experience at the City of Portland Maintenance and Operations. Strong mechanical and fabrication background with an emphasis on hydraulic systems. In-depth knowledge of shields and shoring systems as well as soil conditions each piece of equipment's tabulated data allows use it.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AE01 (Dump Truck Driver)
City of Portland Maintenance and Operations
09.2019 - Current
- Operated dump truck for various maintenance projects across city infrastructure.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Delivered materials to job sites, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Plowed and sanded roads during inclement weather events
- for the past 3 years have been upgraded to a maintenance mechanic rebuilding and repairing all of sewer repair department's shields and shoring systems. Implement a preventative maintenance program for the shields and shoring.
- Parts and supplies research, ordering, stocking, and vendor interaction.
- Forklift trainer for sewer repair department.
- Short term welder for all of PBOT M.O. During the hiring process of a new welder. Working on various projects from bridge railings to large cage systems to prevent entry into restricted areas.
Dump Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Welder Fabricator
Kevin Cooper Excavation
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated dump truck in compliance with safety regulations and site protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Transported materials efficiently between job sites, minimizing delays.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate material delivery schedules.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime during operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on Dump truck, trailers, and equipment.
- Worked on fabrication projects with the owner of the company.
- Complied with all interstate regulations when traveling outside Oregon.
Dump Truck Driver
Osborne Construction
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated dump trucks to transport materials safely between job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials efficiently, maintaining productivity on-site.
- Monitored load weights and adhered to legal weight limits for safe transportation.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, enhancing operational reliability.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime during operations.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Reduced downtime with proactive vehicle maintenance, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Hauled equipment to and from job sites around the metro area
- Operated various equipment in excavation and landscaping projects. To dig out foundations, load trucks, and final grade.
Dump Truck and Pup Driver
Clay Ramberg Trucking
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Safely transported goods across long distances, adhering strictly to traffic laws and regulations.
- Delivered aggregate products to various cement plants in Oregon and Washington.
Dump Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Fabricator
Sines Construction
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated and maintained dump trucks to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify mechanical issues and ensure vehicle readiness.
- Coordinated with site supervisors to schedule deliveries and optimize material transport routes.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials efficiently, adhering to weight limits and safety regulations.
- loaded and unloaded construction equipment on trailers to move from job to job in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
- Haul contaminated material to various EPA regulated dump site. Maintain detailed logs of material, pick up location, dump location, and weight.
- Maintain and repair trucks, trailers, equipment, and tools.
- Help maintain and repair railroad track systems.
Education
No Degree -
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, ORConstruction Mechanic
United States Navy A School
Port Hueneme, CASkills
- Vehicle inspections
- Safe driving practices
- Safety policies
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Defensive driving
- Route planning
- Environmental awareness
- Weather preparedness
- Maintenance
- Class A license
- Forklift operation
- Decision-making
- Reliability
- Welding and fabrication
Certification
Class A commercial driver's license
Forklift train the trainer certification
Confined space competent person
Timeline
AE01 (Dump Truck Driver)
City of Portland Maintenance and Operations
09.2019 - Current
Dump Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Welder Fabricator
Kevin Cooper Excavation
03.2018 - 09.2019
Dump Truck Driver
Osborne Construction
08.2017 - 03.2018
Dump Truck and Pup Driver
Clay Ramberg Trucking
02.2017 - 08.2017
Dump Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Fabricator
Sines Construction
02.2015 - 02.2017
No Degree -
Portland Community College
Construction Mechanic
United States Navy A School