Daniel Mpostol Sikhosana
Kuruman,NC
Summary
Have hands-on experience as a dump truck operator, specifically with large equipment such as the CAT 777. In this role, skilled in conducting thorough pre-operation inspections, safely loading and transporting materials, and operating within strict safety and efficiency guidelines on-site. Background includes coordinating closely with loaders and other operators, managing challenging terrains, and adhering to site protocols to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime. Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Botselo Carriers
Delareyville, North West
08.2023 - Current
- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: Regularly inspecting truck and performing basic maintenance checks, such as verifying fluid levels, brakes, lights, and tires, to ensure safe operation.
- Safe Driving Practices: Following all traffic laws and regulations, including speed limits, to maintain road safety. This includes defensive driving to anticipate potential hazards and protect others on road.
- Cargo Handling and Securement: Loading, unloading, and securing cargo properly to prevent shifting during transit, which helps protect load and reduces risk of accidents.
- Planning and Route Management: Planning routes to maximize efficiency and minimize delays, taking into account traffic, weather conditions, and delivery deadlines.
- Logbook and Documentation: Accurately recording driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage as required by law. Completing paperwork for deliveries, including delivery receipts and inspection logs.
- Compliance with Regulations: Adhering to industry and safety regulations, including hours-of-service (HOS) rules to prevent fatigue and ensure enough rest between shifts.
- Customer Service: Interacting professionally with clients, dispatchers, and other staff, ensuring positive communication, on-time delivery, and resolving any customer concerns.
Dump Truck Operator
Liviero Mining (Pty) Ltd
Witbank, Mpumalanga
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Equipment Inspection: Conducting pre-operational checks to ensure CAT 777 dump truck is in safe and efficient working order. This includes checking fluid levels, tires, brakes, and other critical components.
- Safe Loading and Unloading: Ensuring proper and balanced loading of materials, communicating with loading equipment operators, and following protocols to avoid overloading and maintain stability during transport.
- Operating Dump Truck Safely: Driving truck safely within mining site or construction area, adhering to speed limits, traffic signs, and site-specific safety regulations to prevent accidents.
- Efficient Material Transport: Moving materials such as ore, gravel, or soil from excavation site to designated dump areas. Ensuring loads are transported efficiently and according to operation’s production goals.
- Maintaining Clear Communication: Using radio and other communication tools to coordinate with site personnel, such as dispatchers, supervisors, and other equipment operators, for smooth operations and safety.
- Proper Dumping Techniques: Following procedures to safely dump loads in specified areas, taking care to avoid spillage and ensuring even material distribution if required by project.
- Monitoring Site and Environmental Conditions: Being aware of ground conditions, weather changes, and visibility issues that could impact safe driving and dumping, and adjusting operations accordingly.
- Equipment Care and Reporting: Reporting any mechanical issues, hazards, or incidents immediately to supervisors or maintenance team. Completing log sheets and other required documentation to record equipment status and shift activities.
- Following Safety Protocols: Adhering to all site safety regulations, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and participating in safety training sessions and drills.
- Minimizing Downtime and Fuel Efficiency: Operating in a way that maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces unnecessary idling, ensuring truck is used productively during each shift.
Fleet Supervisor
TDN Trucking
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources and minimize downtime.
- Worked with drivers, customers and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and planning and mechanical problems.
- Conducted analysis of fleet operations and profitability to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Reduced fuel consumption for cost savings with regular vehicle maintenance and driver training programs.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular audits.
- Collaborated with human resources to recruit, train, and retain qualified drivers for fleet team.
Education
A-Levels - Mathamatics, English, Afrikaans, Goegraphy.
Dan Kutumela High School
Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng 01.1999 - 12.1999
NQF Level 2 - Articulated Dump Truck
Mandela Mining Skills & Operator Training Center
Delmas, Mpumalanga 08.2023 - 01.2024
NVQ Level 2 - Occupational Health & Safety Manangement
IQ Academy
Online Course 09.2024 -
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Decision-Making Competence
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- (EC) Heavy Duty Driver's License
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Defensive driver training
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Machine Control
- Operational Requirements
- Speed Control
- Routine Inspections
- Materials Loading And Unloading
- Risk Assessment
Certification
Articulated Dump Truck Training Certificate
Occupational Health and Safety Basics Certificate
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Ndebele
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Occupational Health & Safety Manangement
IQ Academy
09.2024 -
Truck Driver
Botselo Carriers
08.2023 - Current
NQF Level 2 - Articulated Dump Truck
Mandela Mining Skills & Operator Training Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Dump Truck Operator
Liviero Mining (Pty) Ltd
03.2021 - 04.2022
Fleet Supervisor
TDN Trucking
02.2019 - 05.2020
A-Levels - Mathamatics, English, Afrikaans, Goegraphy.
Dan Kutumela High School
01.1999 - 12.1999
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