Syed Mazhar Ali
Karachi
Summary
Safety-focused Heavy Vehicle Operator with over 15 years of professional driving experience in Dubai, including extensive airport operations experience with dnata. Experienced in operating heavy vehicles and airport ground support equipment, including aircraft tow tractors, high loaders, and 10-foot cool dollies supporting ground operations for various types of commercial aircraft, including Airbus A380 and Boeing B777.
Holds a valid UAE Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence, Dubai Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials Permit, and DXB Airside Driving Permits Level 1 and Level 2. Demonstrates strong knowledge of airside safety procedures, vehicle inspections, defect reporting, equipment handling, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness, and airport operational requirements. Brings more than 10 years of accident-free driving experience, with a responsible approach to vehicle safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with airport regulations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DNATA EMIRATES AIRLINES
DUBAI
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated tow tractors, high loaders, and 10-foot cool dollies to ensure efficient aircraft servicing.
- Transferred, loaded, and unloaded cargo with precision to maintain flight schedules.
- Adhered to airside safety protocols, consistently meeting Emirates standards for operational excellence.
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
CAFU PETROLEUM
DUBAI
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Executed effective route planning and time management to complete up to 8 deliveries daily.
- Collected, documented, and transported petroleum products across Dubai, ensuring safety and compliance throughout process.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to uphold regulatory compliance and vehicle safety standards.
- Maintained accurate electronic and paper logbooks.
TAXI DRIVER
CARS TAXI
DUBAI
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, logistics teams, and customers to ensure smooth operations and high service quality.
- Maintained transport documentation, delivery records, and logbooks to uphold professional driving standards.
- Operated heavy goods vehicles in compliance with road traffic laws and safety regulations, ensuring safe transport of goods.
- Planned long-haul routes to achieve timely deliveries while minimising fuel consumption and avoiding delays.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure roadworthiness and report defects promptly.
DELIVERY DRIVER
IMPERIAL SUITES HOTEL
DUBAI
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Planned and followed optimal delivery routes, achieving punctual and cost-effective transport.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely, ensuring compliance with traffic laws and company safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, transport documentation, and compliance with hygiene and transport regulations.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections, report defects, and perform basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded goods with forklifts and pallet jacks, upholding safety standards throughout.
TRUCK DRIVER
ETHMAR TRADING LLC
DUBAI
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Transported commercial goods in heavy trucks over long distances, achieving on-time and safe deliveries.
- Managed loading, securing, and documentation of cargo, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance to maintain safety and roadworthiness in line with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, clients, and logistics teams to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues efficiently.
SUPERVISOR LEADER
AL KAMDA BUILDING MATERIALS
DUBAI
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Led teams, coordinated schedules, daily targets, and cargo operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Trained staff in safe and precise task execution to enhance operational reliability.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Aligned day-to-day activities with targets set by upper management.
MANAGER'S ASSISTANT
GOLDEN SAHER RESTAURANT LLC
DUBAI
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Coordinated daily operations, customer service, and team activities to enhance workflow.
- Conducted promotions and sales analysis to identify opportunities for revenue growth.
- Monitored team performance, implementing additional coaching as required to ensure faultless service delivery.
- Handled complaints calmly and professionally, providing swift resolutions to maintain positive customer experiences.
- Delegated tasks and coordinated staff to maintain smooth-running front- and back-of-house operations.
Education
A-LEVELS - Commerce
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE
SINDH, PAKISTAN12-2022
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Cargo Safety Compliance
- Airside Operations Management
- Cargo loading & unloading
- Cargo logistics
- Route & Schedule Planning
- Heavy equipment safety
- Long haul driving
- Health and safety compliance
- HTV and LTV licences
- CDL license holder
- Airside equipment operation
- GPS Navigation
- Problem-Solving
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Safety awareness
- Physically strong
- Heavy machinery
- Health and safety compliance
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- CDL license holder
Languages
URDU
ENGLISH
ARABIC
Certification
- General Security Awareness Training 2024-03
- General Security Awareness Training - Emirates Airlines.
- Document Management System 2024-04
- Dnata Document Management System - Emirates Airlines, Dubai
- Introduction to Cyber Data Privacy Basics security 2024-06
- Data Privacy Basics - Emirates Airlines, Dubai
- Airport Operation Safety 2024-03
- Airport Operation Safety - Emirates Airlines, Dubai
- Zafire Firstload Barcode Scanning Enhancement 2024-03
- Zafire Firstload Barcode Scanning Enhancement - Emirates Airlines, Dubai
- Dangerous Goods Basics Education 2024-03
- Dangerous Goods Basics Education - Emirates Airlines.
- Airside Driving Permit - Level 1 & 2 (DXB) 2024-03
- Airside Driving Permit - Level 1 & 2 (DXB) - Emirates Airlines
- Fundamentals of Loading with Manual Handling for Aircraft 2024-03
- Fundamentals of Loading with Manual Handling for Aircraft
- Tow Tractor - OJT 2024-03
- Tow Tractor - OJT - Emirates Airlines, Dubai
- Firefighting Training 2023-01
- Firefighting Training, which will explain how to extinguish oil and gas fires.
- Health, Safety & Compliance Training (HSC) 2022-10
- Highfield level 3 international award in emergency first aid at work and use of an AED ( DCAS)
- DANGEROUS GOOD MATERIALS 2020-09
- I have hazard materials driving permits from civil defiance Dubai united Arab emirates.
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
linkedin.com/in/syed-mazhar-ali-8888b786
Disclaimer
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Courses
- Defensive driving course 2020-09
- CIVIL VOCATIONAL TRANING INSTITUTE
- Mastered emergency response maneuvers and defensive tactics to avoid collisions and minimize road hazards.
Timeline
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DNATA EMIRATES AIRLINES
02.2024 - 12.2025
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
CAFU PETROLEUM
09.2020 - 12.2023
TAXI DRIVER
CARS TAXI
01.2014 - 08.2020
DELIVERY DRIVER
IMPERIAL SUITES HOTEL
02.2012 - 12.2013
TRUCK DRIVER
ETHMAR TRADING LLC
10.2009 - 01.2012
SUPERVISOR LEADER
AL KAMDA BUILDING MATERIALS
02.2007 - 09.2009
MANAGER'S ASSISTANT
GOLDEN SAHER RESTAURANT LLC
05.2006 - 03.2007
A-LEVELS - Commerce
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE