Ernesto Cerda Jr.
Harlingen
Summary
Professional CDL Driver with air brakes/combination/tankers/Hazmat/double’s & triples skilled in operating trucks with strong focus on safety and efficiency. I’m a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter/team player. Safety-conscious, dependable, professional, and meticulous, who excels at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. TWIC/Passport available.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Truck Driver
MD2 Energy Services
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Operate water trucks safely and efficiently on construction sites and public roads.
- Spray water on roads, pads, and construction zones for dust control and soil compaction.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
- Report any maintenance issues or safety concerns promptly.
- Follow all company, local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively with site supervisors and other team members.
- Assist with general site duties when not driving (as needed).
- Operated water trucks safely around construction sites, following site-specific protocols and guidelines from supervisors.
CDL Hazmat Fuel Driver
B Gomez Transport
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Loaded and unloaded petroleum products in accordance with company and state requirements
- Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip
- Transported fuel from one location to another in a safe and timely manner
- Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections
- Completed and transmitted all company paperwork in a timely manner
CDL Driver
A-1 Rocket Energy Services
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Drive the truck to and from the loading station to the drilling rig location(s), disposal site(s), and back to the office location
- Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices
- Load and unload various fluids by using hoses connected to the truck
- Monitor fluids required for the job based on needs and other requirements
- Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations and all job-related companies, state, and federal requirements
- Maintain accurate work tickets based on the company's work requirements and the work performed for the customer
- Maintain accurate driving logbooks and pre-trip/post-trip inspections
- Understand basic maintenance concepts to perform light to moderate repairs as necessary
- Responsible for maintaining and tracking DOT regulated hours
- Maintain cabs and exterior - keep them clean and well maintained
- Report any maintenance or repairs necessary
- Perform any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by supervisor
Pipeline Welder
Texas Gas Services
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Extensive pipeline welding construction and repair experience
- Superior grasp of API 1104 welding rules and regulations
- Outstanding expertise in precision measuring instrument operation
- Strong skills in reading sketches and blueprints
- Scheduling flexibility for traveling to and working in remote locations as needed
- High verbal and written communication skills
- Complied with Department of Transportation guidelines in all performed work
- Performed pipeline welding tasks on a regular basis
- Conducted on-call and emergency services as necessary
- Informed supervisor of work project progress on a regular basis
- Cleaned and organized work areas
- Evaluated completed welding product for flaws and damage
Structural Welder
MMR Group
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Utilize welding equipment to build structures
- Weld components in flat and vertical positions
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
- Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
- Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
- Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade
- Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files, and scrapers
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
- Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Experience in diverse machinery in accordance with company policy
- Maintain clean, neat, and organized work area
- Kept equipment running smoothly with routine maintenance
Structural Welder (Offshore)
M & M Industrial Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Extensive rig welding experience
- Ensures compliance with and implementation of HSE policies and procedures
- Operated MIG and electric arc welding equipment
- Clamped and aligned metal components before welding
- Performed work piece measurements to adhere to specifications
- Welded metal parts in vertical overhead and flat positions
- Familiar with grinding, beveling, and cutting both pipe & plate
- Strong familiarity with hand and power tool operation
- Excellent facility with safe practices in welding techniques
- Flux core welder in all four positions (structural)
- Structural welder for barges, boats, ferries, etc.
- Stick weld in all four positions using 6011/6010 rod and cap with 7018/jet rod
- Pipe welder 2 in through 24 in pipe, 6010 root/hot pass, 7018 fill & cap in all positions
- Safely operate wide range of machinery and packaging equipment
- Follow regulations, safety guidelines, and company procedures at all times
- Sought out opportunities to learn new types of assembly and machine operations
Structural/Pipe Welder
Central Air & Heating Services
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Report to foreman
- Familiar with welding 6, 8, 10, 12-inch pipe for chill water systems
- Able to read blueprints
- Weld structures according to blueprints
- Assist in grinding, beveling, and cutting both pipe & plate
- Operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Expertly drove forklift and other machinery as needed
- Disposed of scrap pieces properly
- Maintaining safe and clean working environment and following safety rules
- Setting up and adjusting machines before being utilized for production purposes
- Assisted nearby employees as needed to maintain optimal flow
Safety Inspector
Keppel AMFELS
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Responsible for all health, safety, and environmental duty reports involving the rig
- Witness all critical operations aboard the rig
- Ensures compliance with and implementation of HSE policies and procedures
- Write all HSE reports and files with the appropriate authorities
- Prepare JSAs for any critical lifts or any critical hot work that will be performed on the rig
- Responsible for completing a daily confined space log
- Sniff out all confined spaces with proper equipment
Education
Class A CDL -
SafeRide Driving Academy
Los Fresnos, TX12.2019
College - undefined
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX05.2001
High School - undefined
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX05.1997
Skills
- Traffic regulations compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle inspection
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Tanker operation
- Water truck maintenance
- Basic mechanical repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Water Truck Driver
MD2 Energy Services
04.2025 - 09.2025
CDL Hazmat Fuel Driver
B Gomez Transport
09.2022 - 04.2025
CDL Driver
A-1 Rocket Energy Services
12.2020 - 09.2022
Pipeline Welder
Texas Gas Services
08.2018 - 12.2020
Structural Welder
MMR Group
07.2016 - 08.2018
Structural Welder (Offshore)
M & M Industrial Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Structural/Pipe Welder
Central Air & Heating Services
07.2014 - 07.2015
Safety Inspector
Keppel AMFELS
01.2011 - 07.2014
College - undefined
Texas State Technical College
High School - undefined
Harlingen High School
Class A CDL -
SafeRide Driving Academy
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