PRAIRIE HINTON
Rathdrum,USA
Summary
Responsible Class A Driver proficient in safe and on time delivery. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 25+ years in oversize and heavy equipment hauling positions. Reliable and safety focused Equipment Operator with over 5 years experience operating heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, rollers, compactors and sweepers. Proven ability to work effciently in fast paced construction environments while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Class A Driver
Herc Rental
Chico, CA
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
- Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Heavy Equipment Class A Driver
Sunbelt Rentals
Post-Falls, ID
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Class A CDL Driver
United Rentals
Spokane, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
CDL TRUCK DRIVER / EQUPIMENT OPERATOR
ACI Northwest
Dalton Gardens, ID
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Operated commercial vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, routes taken, and cargo transported.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Class A Driver
PRO Aggregate Inc.
Chico, CA
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Remove debris from loaded trailers.
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Education
GED -
Paradise Senior High School
ParadiseSkills
- Transportation Operation and Control
- Public Safety and Security
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Equipment Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Decision making and problem solving
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adherence to safety regulations
Certification
CDL A
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
United Rentals
05.2019 - Current
CDL TRUCK DRIVER / EQUPIMENT OPERATOR
ACI Northwest
06.2018 - 11.2018
Class A Driver
PRO Aggregate Inc.
12.2015 - 12.2016
Heavy Equipment Class A Driver
Herc Rental
Heavy Equipment Class A Driver
Sunbelt Rentals
GED -
Paradise Senior High School