Jimmy Mwaura

Safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator and Commercial Driver with 10+ years of hands-on experience across Kenya, Qatar, and Somalia, including active UN mission support. Proficient in operating bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts (3T–28T), telehandlers, skid steers, and commercial trucks across construction, quarry, dam, and airside environments. Consistent track record of zero lost-time incidents.

Experienced in logistics and MOVCON cargo operations, preventive maintenance, and working in high-risk, time-sensitive assignments.

Truck Driver at Self-Employed (2025-06 – Present)

• Operate heavy commercial trucks for local and long-distance cargo transportation across Kenya.
• Maintain 100% on-time delivery record by coordinating routes and schedules proactively with clients.
• Conduct rigorous daily pre-trip inspections (brakes, tires, oil, engine) ensuring full roadworthiness.
• Ensure correct cargo securing and legal weight distribution on every load.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, fuel records, and delivery documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Applied defensive driving techniques hence zero incidents across of operation since June 2025.

Multi-Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator (MHE) at RA Interntional -United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) — UN Mission Support Contract (2023-09 – 2025-05)

• Operated bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts (up to 28T), telehandlers,skid steers, dump trucks, and PLS trucks in support of UN logistics operations.
• Performed loading, unloading, staging, and internal movement of UN cargo with zero damage incidents over 20 months.
• Executed airside operations under strict ICAO aviation safety standards, maintaining zero safety violations.
• Carried out road works, grading, trenching, runway maintenance, and large-scale earthmoving tasks.
• Conducted pre-start inspections, routine maintenance, and minor field repairs to maintain maximum equipment uptime.
• Maintained daily equipment logs and HSE safety records throughout contract duration.
• Participated in transport dispatch and MOVCON operations in Somalia, coordinating vehicle movements and airport transfers, including personnel pickups and drop-offs, to ensure timely, safe and reliable transportation services.
• Provided administrative support to office operations, assisting with documentation, record-keeping, transport coordination and daily operational tasks to maintain efficient workflow and service delivery.

Multi-Skilled Equipment Operator at Kabuito Contractors Limited (2023-03 – 2023-09)

• Operated Komatsu D65/D75 bulldozers, WA420 wheel loader, JCB 3CX backhoe, PC300 excavator, and dump trucks on active construction projects.
• Executed grading, backfilling, trenching, excavation, and surface finishing to exact project specifications.
• Managed truck weighing (in/out) at site scales to ensure legal load compliance and accurate ticketing.
• Coordinated with site supervisors and ground crews to maintain safe, productive operations.
• Completed daily vehicle inspection reports, fuel logs, and maintenance documentation consistently.

Bus Driver (Fixed-Term Contract) at Mowasalat Karwa (2022-04 – 2023-01)

2022 FIFA World Cup Transportation Operations

• Operated electric and diesel buses on scheduled routes serving thousands of FIFA World Cup passengers under high-pressure, high-visibility conditions.
• Maintained on-time departure rate across daily routes, transporting passengers over the 28-day tournament period with zero safety incidents.
• Assisted passengers with disabilities and special needs, consistently receiving positive feedback.
• Conducted thorough vehicle inspections and reported mechanical faults promptly to fleet management.

Bulldozer / Loader Operator at China Civil Engineering & Construction Company (CCECC), Kenya (2021-06 – 2022-02)

Open Pit Quarry Operations

• Operated Shantui SD22 and SD32 bulldozers in active quarry environment, moving and stockpiling rock and fill material to daily production targets.
• Performed daily safety checks and preventive maintenance to sustain equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Trained 3 new operators in Shantui SD22/SD32 safe operation all passed site competency assessment reducing supervisor oversight.
• Excavated and stockpiled materials to specification for ongoing construction use.

Bulldozer Operator at AVIC International, Kenya (2020-02 – 2021-05)

Dam Construction Projectstruction Project(kareminu II Dam)

• Executed earthmoving and precision grading to establish a stable foundation for a large-scale dam structure.
• Performed vegetation clearing, debris removal, and trench excavation across challenging terrain.
• Conducted compaction operations on fill material after earthmoving to meet structural integrity requirements.
• Managed embankment construction by moving and compacting core dam materials to engineering specifications.
• Built and maintained access roads to facilitate safe and efficient movement of materials and machinery.
• Supported other heavy equipment operators by manoeuvring in difficult terrain and aiding material flow.

Multi-Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator at Kabuito Contractors Limited (2015-09 – 2020-02)

• Operated Komatsu D65/D75 bulldozers, WA420 wheel loader, JCB 3CX backhoe, PC300 excavator, and dump trucks across 4+ years of commercial construction on various projects across the country.
• Performed grading, excavation, levelling, and terrain preparation consistently to project specifications.
• Cleared topsoil, vegetation, rocks, and debris across multiple large-scale site development projects.
• Coordinated closely with supervisors, spotters, and ground crews to maintain safe, zero-incident site operations.
• Conducted daily pre-start inspections, post-shift checks, and routine equipment maintenance without fail.
• Ensured safe loading and unloading of machinery onto transport vehicles and trailers.

Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance – Institute of Applied Technology, Nairobi (2015-05 – 2015-07)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Kirwara High School (2010-02 – 2013-11)