Steve Brockopp
Wimbledon,ND
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
North Dakota Department Of Transportation
Courtenay, ND
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated a Plow truck for both snow removal and aggregate hauling
- hauled asphalt/hot mix for various highway repairs
- operated Skid Steer and Payloader to move material and load trucks
- operated Crash Trucks to protect workers on the interstate
- operated tractors and other equipment for trimming arund signposts
- assisted in repairing safety cables and guard rails on interstate and US/State highways
- Assisted in using Mastek machine to repair Interstate Highways.
- flagger in construction zones
- carcass removal from Interstates and highways
- Removal of tires and debris from Interstates and highways.
- oil & Lube service on all vehicle and equipment
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Kivi Bros. Trucking
Duluth, MN
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Completed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Maintained accurate logbooks detailing vehicle mileage, hours worked, cargo information, rest breaks, and fuel purchases.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using winches, chains, straps, lifts and other equipment.
- Loading Heavy Equipment from customers, Ports of Call & Airports Transporting them to Lower 48, Canada & Alaska
- Proper securement in accordance with FMCSA & USDOT specifications
- Applied for Oversized Permits and then followed set routes
Truck Driver
RAM Transportation
Brownsville, OR
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Loaded 66' Laminated beams for transport to Southern California and points East
- Loading Steel from Midwest states back to Washington State
- Hauled oversized loads to the lower 48 states and Canada
Truck Driver
TJS Trucking
Eureka, CA
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Transported bulk liquid goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Hauled Milk and other Dairy Products into the Midwest and southern States
- Hauled Vinegar and wine to bottlers in Southwestern States
- Hauled Eggs and Egg Whites from Midwest to processers in Alabama and California
- Responsible to get tanker a Kosher wash between load
Bus Driver/Mechanic
Divine Transportation
South San Francisco, CA
03.2011 - 04.2016
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Give guided tours in and around San Francisco CA
- Run ski trips to Lake Tahoe and other areas in Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Maintain all 15 buses in my fleet plus other buses from the other 5 terminals within the company that required mechanical/tire service
- Responsible for all Driver Qualification Files and daily paperwork in accordance with FMCSA & CHP guidelines
- Responsible for all mechanical and maintenance files in accordance with FMCSA and CHP guidelines.
- responsible for annual CHP base inspection regarding maintenance and driver records for the previous year.
Bus Driver/Maintenance Manager
Grand Canyon Coaches
Grand Canyon, AZ
06.2006 - 02.2011
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Driver Guide in national park
- Driver Guide to Page AZ daily in summer for smooth water rafting trips, picking up 16 river miles downstream and returning to Grand Canyon National Park
- Became the maintenance Manager/Mechanic of 10 buses and vans
- Complete mechanical and tire services for said fleet
- Responsible for both Driver & Maintenance records in conjunction with FMCSA and Arizona Department of Public Safety guidelines
- Responsible for changing bus company from an Intrastate company to an Interstate company, doing required paperwork and necessary Federal & State Inspections
- Plow Snow in parking areas as well as on Airport Ramp in front of our terminal/hanger
Education
Wildland Fire Fighter Certificate - Wildland Fire Fighting
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ04-2010
Technical Tune-up Certificate - MCI Buses Maintenance Course
Motor Coach Industries Tech
Louisville, KY04-2010
Police Officer Certification - Police Officer Training
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
Grand Island, NE10-1981
Transportation Certificate - Transportation (Ground & Air)
Confederation College
Thunder Bay ON10-1979
Skills
- Expert in [Equipment]
- Construction management
- General Labor
- Regulatory Compliance
- Materials transportation
- Grading experience
- Materials Movement
- Equipment Inspections
- Worksite safety
- Backhoe Operation
- Air compressor use
- Load securement
- Road Construction
- Skid steer operation
- Safety Compliance
Affiliations
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Amateur Radio Operator(HAM RADIO) KK6CON
- Community Emergency Response Team member (CERT) South San Francisco CA
- Numerous Courses with Red Cross & FEMA
- Chief of Security for Coach USA Bus Lines @ 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Post 9-11. I wrote and implemented a security program an protocols for 75 buses at the Olympics.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
North Dakota Department Of Transportation
05.2024 - 10.2024
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Kivi Bros. Trucking
08.2021 - 04.2024
Truck Driver
RAM Transportation
11.2017 - 07.2021
Truck Driver
TJS Trucking
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bus Driver/Mechanic
Divine Transportation
03.2011 - 04.2016
Bus Driver/Maintenance Manager
Grand Canyon Coaches
06.2006 - 02.2011
Wildland Fire Fighter Certificate - Wildland Fire Fighting
Northern Arizona University
Technical Tune-up Certificate - MCI Buses Maintenance Course
Motor Coach Industries Tech
Police Officer Certification - Police Officer Training
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
Transportation Certificate - Transportation (Ground & Air)
Confederation College
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