Christopher Canales
San Antonio
Summary
Accomplished Ready Mix Truck Driver with extensive experience at Guadalupe Readymix, excelling in vehicle inspection and route planning. Demonstrated exceptional customer service while ensuring DOT compliance and safety regulations. Proven track record of timely deliveries and maintaining high standards, contributing to operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Guadalupe Readymix
San Antonio
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving the vehicle on public roads.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water levels.
- Maintained daily log books according to DOT regulations.
- Provided courteous service to customers while delivering materials in a professional manner.
- Reported any accidents or incidents involving company vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Followed delivery route to ensure safe and timely arrival at job site.
- Cleaned out truck after each delivery to avoid hardening of concrete in the drum.
- Maintained records of deliveries, including customer signatures, destination addresses, and amounts of material delivered.
- Delivered product in a timely manner according to customer specifications.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks before operating them on public roads.
- Checked truck for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departure.
- Delivered concrete from plant to job sites in mixer trucks.
- Prevented concrete build-up by washing after deliveries and spraying non-stick compounds onto surfaces.
- Kept paperwork in order, getting delivery tickets signed and returned to company.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Ready Mix Driver
Precision Ready Mix
San Antonio
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery times and locations.
- Drove ready-mix truck safely to job sites in a timely manner while obeying all traffic laws.
- Inspected truck for defects before leaving the plant or yard.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they are safe to operate.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to delivering them to customers.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires, brakes, and other safety equipment.
- Safely operated mixer controls while driving down the road or backing up into tight areas.
- Reported any accidents or incidents immediately according to company policy.
- Cleaned trucks after each shift to maintain appearance standards.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries including invoices, manifests, and log books.
- Delivered concrete mix to customers' specified destinations in a timely manner.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving the vehicle or load.
- Washed vehicle and mixer thoroughly and removed concrete buildup.
- Checked traffic, weather and special conditions like construction when planning routes.
- Maintained mixer truck by inspecting and cleaning vehicle daily and completing basic upkeep such as fueling and changing out worn parts.
- Kept paperwork in order, getting delivery tickets signed and returned to company.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Driver
Taymen Industries
San Diego
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Reported any hazardous conditions or damaged equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Conducted regular inspections of assigned equipment and reported any issues promptly.
- Observed traffic laws while maneuvering through congested streets.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding waste handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Inspected trucks daily to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, and other safety equipment.
- Checked container contents for prohibited items before collecting them.
- Provided assistance to co-workers as needed during busy periods or emergency situations.
- Maintained records of routes completed and amount of material collected during each shift.
- Cleaned compactor area after emptying containers at transfer station.
- Disposed of collected materials properly at designated sites following safety protocols.
- Participated in educational programs related to waste management practices.
- Ensured that the vehicle was not overloaded in accordance with weight limits.
- Emptied containers into hopper on back of truck using hand tools and and or mechanical lift device.
- Operated waste collection truck to pick up and transport garbage, recyclable materials, and yard waste from residential areas.
- Followed established routes in order to collect trash efficiently.
- Served as swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites and accidents.
- Gathered garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities to dispose of in garbage truck.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
San Antonio, TX05-1994
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Concrete delivery
- Route planning
- Customer service
- DOT compliance
- Safety regulations
Timeline
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Guadalupe Readymix
03.2022 - 05.2025
Ready Mix Driver
Precision Ready Mix
01.2019 - 12.2021
Driver
Taymen Industries
03.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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