Cesar Alcantara
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Resourceful Motor Transport Operator with SGT rank in United States Army. Strong history of overseeing convoy transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel. Excellent planning, problem-solving and organizational skills developed over 7+ years of experience. Experienced in keeping units ready through hands-on training. Maintains equipment in good working order, as well as manage safety and develop tactical plans for transportation operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Motor Transport Operator
US Army
02.2013 - 05.2021
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
- Reported defects, damage and accidents to proper personnel.
- Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
- Oversaw handling and transportation of more than $1,000,000 in equipment while deployed to Europe.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Section Sergeant
US Army
08.2017 - 05.2020
- oversaw and assisted in the operation of 4 M1120A4 Load Handling Systems (LHS) and 4 M1076 Palletized Load Systems (PLS) trailers.
- manages loading and unloading of personnel and equipment and protected cargo against damage.
- Performed vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing.
- Assisted in training and maintaining driver skills for subordinate operators.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, training, discipline, moral and accountability of soldiers
- Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment and Basic Issue Items valued in excess of $450,000.
Education
No Degree - Basic Firefighter Certification
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Shipment Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Environmental Assessment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operating Vehicles
- Equipment Inspection
- Personnel Training
- Supervising Personnel
- Equipment Accountability
- Critical Thinking
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Load Securing
- Heavy Lifting
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
Certification
- Basic Combat Training, U.S Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MI-2013
- Advanced Individual Training Motor Transport Operator Course U.S Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MI-2013
- Combat Life Savers Course, U.S Army, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii- 2014
- Ammo Handlers Course, U.S Army, Fort Hood, TX-2019
- Hazmat Familiarization, U.S Army, Fort Hood, TX- 2019
- Basic Firefighter Certificate, San Antonio College Regional Fire Academy- 2022
- Basic Emergency Medical Technician, San Antonio College-2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Section Sergeant
US Army
08.2017 - 05.2020
Motor Transport Operator
US Army
02.2013 - 05.2021
No Degree - Basic Firefighter Certification
San Antonio College