Johan Dawid (JD) Engelbrecht
Brits,NW
Summary
Professional operator with hands-on experience in vacuum truck operation and maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient waste removal. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving high standards and results. Skilled in equipment handling, safety protocols, and problem-solving, known for reliability and responsiveness to changing needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vac Truck Driver
Braun Trucking
Tioga
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Vac Truck Driver, hauling freshwater and production water on the oilfields
- Keep everything safety standard by Hess Oil Safety
- Advance Winter Driving
- 180 Barrel trucks= 29000 Liter
- Loading and unloading into frack tanks. Dust control , flooding of oil spill areas
- Conducted thorough inspections and maintenance, preventing potential system failures.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure safety compliance.
- Increased operational efficiency by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and techniques.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Truck Driver - Frac Sand
Botha Trucking
Fredericksburg
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Hauling frack sand with pneumatic trailers
- Loading and unloading at sand depo
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed routes efficiently to optimize fuel consumption and reduce delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Solved logistical challenges by coordinating effectively with dispatch and warehouse teams.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Oversize Truck Driver
The Spud Company
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Hauling farm equipment from Texas to Arizona.
- Secure loads to US DOT regulations
- Anything from 37 tons to 60 tons
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes to optimize time and fuel consumption.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability before each haul.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Plumber and Honey Sucker/ Owner
PlumbTech 24/7 and Select Plumbing
Pretoria
01.1995 - 08.2018
- Plumbing and sewerage company owner
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues efficiently, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency in plumbing services provided.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent future plumbing failures and enhance system longevity.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
Education
Plumbing Red Seal - Plumbing
Pretoria Artisan
Pretoria, South Africa07.1999
Skills
- Air brake endorsement
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment cleaning
- Vehicle inspection
- Accident prevention
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Basic mechanical skills
- Environmental awareness
- Hydraulic systems
- DOT regulations compliance
- Load securement
- Commercial driver's license
- Loading and unloading
- Safety compliance
- Logbook maintenance
- Work order management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Truck inspection
- Fluid transportation
- Vacuum operation
- Waste disposal regulations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Class A license
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Clean driving record
Timeline
Vac Truck Driver
Braun Trucking
12.2022 - 12.2025
Truck Driver - Frac Sand
Botha Trucking
06.2020 - 10.2021
Oversize Truck Driver
The Spud Company
03.2019 - 12.2020
Plumber and Honey Sucker/ Owner
PlumbTech 24/7 and Select Plumbing
01.1995 - 08.2018
Plumbing Red Seal - Plumbing
Pretoria Artisan