Robert Bedard

Safety-focused heavy equipment operator and commercial driver with experience in aggregate production, construction support, airfield maintenance, and petroleum transportation. Skilled in loader inspections, truck load-out, crusher and hopper feeding, material handling, and coordination with drivers and operations teams. Recognized for dependable teamwork and safe work practices; two-time Driver of the Year at Thomas Petroleum.

Loader Operations, Beef Hollow Pit - Staker Parson Companies - Bluffdale, UT

• Conducted daily inspections of loaders used for truck load-out and feeding crushers, supporting safe and efficient operation.
• Loaded trucks in first-come, first-served order while communicating clearly with drivers to keep materials moving.
• Fed crushers, hoppers, crushing plants, portable plants, and stockpiles to support steady aggregate production.
• Assisted with light maintenance and plant operations as time permitted; used ladders when needed to assess plant issues.
• Coordinated throughout each shift with supervisors, truck drivers, and the scale house; maintained a professional, safety-minded approach.

Loader Operator - Ridge Rock

• Inspected and operated loaders safely while keeping material available for three active pipe crews.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks and supported timely delivery of sand and gravel materials.
• Coordinated with crews and supervisors to respond to changing material and jobsite needs.

Airfield Maintenance Specialist II - Salt Lake City Corporation - Salt Lake City International Airport

• Operated heavy-duty equipment for snow removal on and around airport runways and taxiways.
• Completed concrete and asphalt repairs, signage maintenance, washing, and general upkeep to support airfield safety.
• Unloaded incoming material shipments and maintained clean, safe work areas at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Driver / Dock Hand - Fife Trucking

• Delivered refrigerated food products to Smith’s stores within an approximately 600-mile service area of Salt Lake City.
• Calculated pallet weight and balance, maintained appropriate product temperatures, and placed shipments in designated store locations.

Over-the-Road Commercial Truck Driver - Summit Oil Company

• Transported LPG from locations in Utah and Wyoming to Utah refineries, completing daily vehicle inspections.
• Coordinated efficient transfers at hubs and destinations with dispatchers and customers to keep routes on schedule.

Over-the-Road Commercial Truck Driver - Pete’s Diesel Transport

• Delivered freight on local and long-distance routes using tractor-trailers, heavy-duty trucks, and flatbeds.
• Loaded and unloaded freight, performed pre- and post-trip inspections, and completed basic maintenance.
• Maintained safe driving practices to protect equipment, property, and the public on roadways.

Over-the-Road Commercial Truck Driver - Walmart Distribution

• Maintained driving records in accordance with applicable regulations and followed safe driving procedures.
• Worked closely with dispatch to receive assignments, communicate schedule needs, and complete deliveries on time.

Over-the-Road Commercial Driver - LW Miller Diversfield

• Delivered refined petroleum products throughout Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Coordinated routes and delays with dispatch and communicated with supervisors by phone or radio.
• Loaded and unloaded vehicles using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Commercial Driver, Trainer & Supervisor - Haycock / Thomas Petroleum

• Driver of the Year, 2012 and 2013. Trained and supervised new employees in petroleum-hauling procedures.
• Delivered diesel and oil products to mines in Utah and Nevada and transported packaged goods and drums to company yards.
• Operated super tankers, bobtails with hose reels, stake-bed trucks, propane trucks, and forklifts.
• Transported fuel using double tankers and eight- and nine-axle combinations in Utah and Nevada.

High School Diploma - Woods Cross High School