Michael Delich
Chassell
Summary
Dedicated grapple truck operator with expertise in vehicle inspection and route optimization. Proven ability to enhance delivery timelines while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grapple truck driver/operator
Bolide Construction LLC
Magnolia
08.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy trucks for material transport at construction sites.
- Delivered construction materials to various job sites efficiently and safely.
- Facilitated efficient loading and unloading of cargo using grapple, reducing wait times at job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Followed all safety regulations and protocols while on the road and at sites.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize transportation routes, enhancing delivery timelines.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through active listening and effective communication, improving service satisfaction.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with deliveryry
- Operating Skidsteer and Excavator on job site to consolidate material and clean job site
Log Truck Driver
C&C Logs
Lanse
11.2020 - 06.2026
- Operated log truck safely on various terrains and weather conditions.
- Followed safety regulations while driving log truck to ensure safe delivery of cargo.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety.
- Loaded and secured logs according to company safety standards.
- Monitored road conditions and strategically planned routes, ensuring timely and safe deliveries.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices and company policies, contributing to team safety and compliance.
- Notified supervisors of any problems encountered while on the job or with deliveries.
- Adhered to company policies regarding vehicle operation and maintenance.
Fabrication Lead
Certainteed Cielings
Lanse
07.2010 - 07.2020
- Supervised fabrication team to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow and schedules to optimize production processes.
- Managed the scheduling of production runs in order maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations.
- Resolved production issues promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Troubleshot machine malfunctions to resolve technical issues in the fabrication process.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed in the fabrication shop at all times.
Fabrication Welder
Van Straton Bros
Baraga
05.2005 - 07.2010
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assemblies.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, including plasma cutters and grinders, to achieve safe and efficient fabrication.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow processes and improve project timelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Cut metal parts using oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter for precise dimensions. with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houghton High School
Houghton, MI05-1998
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo securing
- Route optimization
- Safety regulations
- Heavy truck operation
- Customer relations
- Grapple truck operation
Certification
- Class A cdl w manual trans.
- certified welder
Affiliations
- hunting/fishing watching my son play sports
Timeline
Grapple truck driver/operator
Bolide Construction LLC
08.2025 - Current
Log Truck Driver
C&C Logs
11.2020 - 06.2026
Fabrication Lead
Certainteed Cielings
07.2010 - 07.2020
Fabrication Welder
Van Straton Bros
05.2005 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Houghton High School