David Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dependable and safety-focused professional with 12 years of experience operating commercial vehicles with a Class A CDL. Proven ability to navigate established routes, meet strict deadlines, manage time efficiently, and complete deliveries accurately and safely. Seeking a position with the United States Postal Service where my strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently can contribute to efficient and dependable mail service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Solid Waste Side Loader Collection Worker
City of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2018 - 03.2026
- Collecting residential refuse, picking up and emptying recycling, trash and organics bins into large commercial trucks and disposing of materials at city sites.
- Operates and maintains side loader truck.
- Exhibited ability to operate a large commercial vehicle safely and efficiently.
- Prepares vehicle for daily assignment by performing pre-trip inspections.
- Collects all materials from assigned route.
- Maintained waste collection schedules in adverse weather conditions, ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Frequently lifting and carrying bins and materials weighing 40 pounds or more.
- Performed heavy manual labor consistently for extended periods during waste collection.
- Fulfilled all physical requirements of the position without accommodations during operations.
- Displayed ability to quickly learn city streets and designated routes for efficient service.
- Applied knowledge of safe work practices and procedures, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Answered questions from the general public, enhancing customer satisfaction and community relations.
- Provided assistance with completing unfinished routes daily to ensure service continuity.
CDL Driver
Pro Drivers
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Driver of a 53 foot Class A tractor trailer transporting Hazardous Chemicals such as flammable, dangerous and corrosives.
- Transported pharmaceutical medicines, including morphine, Tylenol, Advil, Rogain, and antibacterials, maintaining integrity and timely delivery.
- Conducted pre and post trip evaluations on the tractor daily to apply safe driving techniques and minimize accidents and incidents.
- Navigated tight and narrow streets to ensure timely arrivals at destinations, optimizing route efficiency.
- Reported to DPT Laboratories
CDL Driver
Waste Management
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
- Delivered customer service by efficiently collecting waste and recyclable materials from assigned route.
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Ensured customer locations were clean and free of debris by thoroughly emptying all receptacles.
- Executed route assignments and accurately completed end-of-day documentation and checkout process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
CDL Delivery Route Driver
GLI Distributing
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Delivered high volume cases of beer to convenient stores, restaurants, and bars using company tractor trailer, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Collected and balanced payments for beer deliveries, including cash, checks, and charge accounts, ensuring financial accuracy by day's end.
- Provided strong customer service by assisting clients with inquiries and concerns, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Rotate all GLI beer products for convenient stores and merchandise our products.
- Pre and Post trip inspection on a daily basis.
Sand Coordinator / Supervisor
Chalk Mountain Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Supervised truck drivers unloading frac sand at frac sites, ensuring timely and safe operations.
- Maintained safety procedures including enforcing respirator use, providing necessary safety equipment, ensuring proper hand and eye protection, guiding trucks to designated areas, and conducting safety meetings to uphold employee safety.
- Coordinated with other frac companies to communicate inventory levels of sand required for oil well completion.
- Documenting the amount and type of sand to maintain proper inventory for fracturing the oil well.
- Off-loaded sand from trucks to designated storage areas at frac sites. when needed via Stevenson trailer and moved Chalk Mountain trucks when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Merchandising Execution Associates
The Home Depot
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Read and interpret plan-o-gram to ensure set compliance.
- Created compelling product displays to enhance visual merchandising and attract customer attention, driving increased foot traffic. and maintain display material.
- Straighten, clean and merchandise product to ensure merchandise is presented in a visually appealing manner.
- Organized product and executed focused pack-down on low stock and out-of-stock products using store lift equipment to optimize inventory presentation.
- Maintain, straighten and clean shelves, fixtures, displays and product. Maintain up-to-date paperwork that coordinates with the MET service standards.
- Maintain, order, and install material/signage.
- Maintained aisle cleanliness and ensured shopability, facilitating easy access to merchandise and smooth customer movement throughout aisles.
- Partner with store leadership to markdown all damaged or unsellable merchandise.
- Walked cross-merchandising locations and filled product based on instructions from the Area Supervisor.
Retail Service Specialist
O’Reilly Auto Parts
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered customer service with attention to detail, leveraging knowledge of auto parts and mechanics tools to assist customers effectively.
- Supported evening/weekend shift assistant store manager in sales, customer service, store appearance, and operations to enhance overall store performance.
- Managed shift operations during assistant manager's absence to ensure smooth store functioning.
Frac Operator & Sand Coordinator
Calfrac Well Services
06.2014 - 05.2014
- Transported frac pumps via standard 10 speed Peterbilt, Hydration Unit, Blender, Sand Kings, etc.
- Directed sand hauler trucks to blow off sand load into Calfrac sand kings.
- Document inventory of sand, acid, and friction reducer that is being delivered from Calfrac and third-party truck drivers delivering sand for fracturing.
- Collect receipts of sand from RLI, record the amount of sand, and type (100 mesh, 30/50, etc.).
- Documented gel and acid usage while ensuring proper levels of neutralizing agents like soda ash and DWP 634.
- Transported non-regulated chemicals to our Frac site such as Gel, DWP 634, etc.
- Received a tanker and HAZMAT endorsement that is current and up to date.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Palo Alto College
01-2010
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto College
01-2010
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Route navigation
- Safety compliance
- Road safety regulations
- Manual material handling
- Time management
Timeline
Solid Waste Side Loader Collection Worker
City of San Antonio
06.2018 - 03.2026
CDL Driver
Pro Drivers
07.2017 - 06.2018
CDL Driver
Waste Management
09.2016 - 07.2017
CDL Delivery Route Driver
GLI Distributing
10.2015 - 09.2016
Sand Coordinator / Supervisor
Chalk Mountain Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
Frac Operator & Sand Coordinator
Calfrac Well Services
06.2014 - 05.2014
Merchandising Execution Associates
The Home Depot
11.2013 - 06.2014
Retail Service Specialist
O’Reilly Auto Parts
08.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Palo Alto College
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto College