Tim Grout
Farmer's Elevator & Exchange, Inc
Kalona,IA
7
years of professional experience
Experienced grain truck driver and heavy equipment operator with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and teamwork. Skilled in DOT-compliant driving, pre-trip inspections, load securement, and accurate delivery logging. Known for steady performance in challenging weather and jobsite conditions.
Work History
Grain Truck Driver
3 Years- Safely transported grain, feed, and agricultural supplies between elevator locations and customer sites.
- Operated truck and trailer equipment following DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded bulk materials while protecting product quality and preventing spills.
- Communicated with dispatch and elevator staff to coordinate pickup schedules and delivery timing.
- Secured loads properly to prevent shifting during transit and maintain roadway safety.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Completed pre-trip inspections to verify brakes, lights, tires, and trailer readiness.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Documented delivery details, mileage, and route information accurately on required logs.
- Assisted customers with courteous drop-off service and resolved delivery concerns promptly.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Dozer Operator
3 Years- Operated dozers to grade, level, and move soil for tiling and earthmoving projects.
- Interpreted site plans and grade stakes to maintain accurate elevations and slopes.
- Coordinated with excavator and tiling crews to maintain steady workflow across job sites.
- Inspected equipment daily, identifying mechanical issues before field operations began.
- Executed fine grading and backfilling to support proper drainage and trench completion.
- Mentored newer operators on safe machine handling, site awareness, and grading techniques.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
- Adjusted blade controls to produce consistent finishes on rough and finished surfaces.
- Maintained safe work environments by adhering to company safety guidelines and OSHA regulations during dozer operation activities.
- Handled loading and unloading of equipment from transport vehicles. equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Defensive driving
Strong work ethic
Self-motivation
Transportation safety
Safe driving
Self-motivation and discipline
Timeline
Grain Truck Driver
Farmer's Elevator & Exchange, Inc
10.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Dozer Operator
Gingerich Tiling and Earthmoving
01.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Mid-Prairie
High School Diploma
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