Andrew Johnston, Jr
Virginia Beach
Summary
Detail-oriented Motor Equipment Operator with proven skills in equipment operation, vehicle inspection, and load securing. Committed to maintaining safety standards and effectively communicating operational needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Equipment Operator
Abacus Staffing
Virginia Beach
02.2020 - Current
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections on all operating equipment prior to use.
- Operate Roll-Off Hook Truck to ensure efficient material handling and transportation.
- Inspect and monitor trash dumpsters.
- Follow safety protocols to minimize risks during equipment operation.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding operational issues and needs.
- Weigh Hook Truck on Scale and keep track of weight.
- Maintain records of vehicle inspections and mileage logs.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with customers or co-workers.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Check equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
Truck Driver
Virginia Equipment Devlopement
Virginia Beach
05.2018 - Current
- Operate Low Boy Truck to transport equipment to job sites.
- Operate Dump Truck to haul material to job sites or landills.
- Inspected vehicles before trips to ensure safety and compliance.
- Coordinate with Transportation Escort Service for over-size equipment schedules and routes.
- Load and secure cargo to prevent damage during transportation such as excavators, loaders, rollers trench boxes, pipe, manhole boxes and bull dozers.
- Train new drivers on company policies and safety procedures.
- Adhered to all local traffic laws and regulations during operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Check vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- 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.
Dump Truck Driver/Owner/Operator
Drew Enterprises, Inc
Virginia Beach
06.1991 - 05.2018
- Operated dump truck to transport materials to various job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with site foremen to coordinate delivery schedules and routes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently to meet project needs.
- Maintained logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and deliveries accurately.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Floyd E. Kellam
Virginia Beach, VA06-1982
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Transportation coordination
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Equipment inspection
- Vehicle repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Commercial driver's license
- Load securement
- Safety procedures
- Skid steer operation
- Loader operation
- Site preparation
- Demolition procedures
- Materials transportation
- Bulldozer operation
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
- Equipment inspections
- Grading experience
- Site bulldozing
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- City and non-city driving
Timeline
Motor Equipment Operator
Abacus Staffing
02.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
Virginia Equipment Devlopement
05.2018 - Current
Dump Truck Driver/Owner/Operator
Drew Enterprises, Inc
06.1991 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Floyd E. Kellam