Matthew Brown
Racine,WI
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in all types of construction type work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quad Axle Dump Truck Driver/Excavator Operator
Vassh And Sons
06.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Drove 40 ton capacity vehicles transporting dirt and rock materials for construction projects
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations
- Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger
- Developed and established good relationships with customers by delivering prompt and courteous service with clear communication
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Urban Evolutions
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Commercial Truck Driver
J & M Transport
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required
- Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
- Interacted with customers and offered exemplary service, escalating issues to manager.
- Operated commercial pneumatic dry bulk trailer across 3 states to transport dry bulk products.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver /Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Fleischhacker Trucking
09.2010 - 10.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients
- Transported freight via Reefer and Flatbed to many cities on a weekly cycle
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Marvel Trucking
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Transported freight via Reefer trailer between many cities on weekly cycle.
Commercial Truck Driver
DeBoer Trucking
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required
- Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate materials handling and deliveries.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Education
Truck Driving Technical Diploma - Commercial Truck Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton07.2008
GED -
Shelby County School District
Memphis, TN08.1999
Skills
- Heavy Hauling
- Safety Compliance
- DOT Requirements
- Strap and Tarp Regulations
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Operate and Repair Equipment
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Distance Measurement
- OTR Trucking
Timeline
Quad Axle Dump Truck Driver/Excavator Operator
Vassh And Sons
06.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Urban Evolutions
06.2016 - 10.2022
Commercial Truck Driver
J & M Transport
08.2013 - 10.2013
OTR Commercial Truck Driver /Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Fleischhacker Trucking
09.2010 - 10.2013
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Marvel Trucking
08.2009 - 09.2010
Commercial Truck Driver
DeBoer Trucking
07.2008 - 08.2009
Truck Driving Technical Diploma - Commercial Truck Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
GED -
Shelby County School District