Samuel Sowa Badoo
Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Operator
Nelspruit, ZA.About
Highly certified and safety-focused Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Operator with extensive experience across Superlink (truck & trailer), forklift, dump truck, and front loader operations. Proven ability to ensure safe, timely material delivery, perform critical maintenance checks, and optimize logistics in fast-paced construction and industrial environments across South Africa.
Work
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Summary
Spearheaded regional haulage operations using Superlink vehicles, consistently ensuring safe and punctual delivery of critical materials across diverse routes.
Highlights
Managed regional Superlink haulage, consistently achieving 100% on-time delivery of materials while maintaining stringent safety protocols.
Conducted daily comprehensive pre-drive and post-drive inspections, proactively identifying and reporting defects to coordinate routine maintenance, enhancing vehicle uptime.
Implemented rigorous load securing procedures and meticulously completed all shipment documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient logistics.
Collaborated effectively with site supervisors to optimize delivery schedules and strictly adhere to health & safety procedures, significantly improving operational flow.
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Summary
Operated front loaders and dump trucks on construction and earthmoving sites, efficiently transporting materials and maintaining equipment integrity.
Highlights
Operated front loaders and dump trucks for construction and earthmoving projects, moving an average of 500+ tons of aggregate and soil daily between site areas.
Performed daily pre-operational checks on hydraulic systems, tires, and attachments, maintaining optimal machine performance and extending equipment lifespan by 15%.
Coordinated closely with ground crews to precisely position loads and avoid hazards, strictly adhering to site traffic management plans to ensure zero incidents.
Maintained a clean and safe operational environment for heavy machinery, contributing to enhanced workplace safety and efficiency.
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Summary
Executed forklift operations in warehouse and yard environments, optimizing material handling, storage, and inventory management.
Highlights
Managed efficient movement of pallets and materials using forklifts in high-volume warehouse and yard environments, increasing throughput by 10%.
Ensured strict compliance with load capacity, stability, and correct stacking procedures, minimizing product damage and enhancing safety standards.
Conducted accurate inventory loading and unloading, assisting with weekly stock counts and contributing to 98% inventory accuracy.
Maintained an organized and hazard-free warehouse environment through diligent housekeeping, improving operational safety and accessibility.
Education
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Professional Certification
Heavy Equipment Operation & Driver Training
Courses
Superlink (Truck & Trailer) Operation (Practical & Theory)
Forklift Operation (Practical & Theory)
Dump Truck Operation (Practical & Theory)
Front Loader Operation (Practical & Theory)
Languages
English
Akan
Certificates
Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation
Superlink (Truck & Trailer), Forklift, Dump Truck, Front Loader, Regional Haulage, Earthmoving, Material Handling.
Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
Pre-start Inspections, Post-drive Checks, Fault Reporting, Basic Maintenance, Load Securing, Safe Driving Practices, SAPS/OHS Procedures, Site Traffic Management, Hydraulic Systems, Tyre Maintenance.
Logistics & Site Operations
Site Logistics, Material Handling, Inventory Loading/Unloading, Stock Counts, Warehouse Housekeeping, Pallet Movement, Delivery Scheduling, Site Instructions, Site Drawings.
Operational Management
Paperwork Management, Regulatory Compliance, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving.