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Esteban Valencia Jr.

Lathrop,CA

Summary

Dedicated truck driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized for maintaining a clean driving record at the Port of San Francisco. Expert in safe driving practices and materials transport, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Proven ability to secure loads and operate forklifts efficiently.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

Port of San Francisco
11.2017 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and regulations.
  • Secured heavy equipment loads using appropriate tie-downs, chains, and straps to prevent shifting during transit.

Truck Driver

Universal Fremont Transportation
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Unloaded refuse and recyclable materials from the collection truck onto the appropriate containers.
  • Returned cans and garbage receptacles to curbs for easy retrieval.
  • Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.

Truck Driver/Labor

Vanguard Construction
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Safely operated heavy equipment during loading and unloading processes, preventing accidents and damages to goods.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Contributed to culture of safety, participating actively in safety meetings and trainings.

Truck Driver/Warehouse Loader

Golden State Flooring
12.2002 - 06.2016
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.

Education

High School Diploma - General

South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Materials transport
  • Heavy lifting
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Forklift operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking and processing

Certification


  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • Hazwoper Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Truck Driver

Port of San Francisco
11.2017 - Current

Truck Driver

Universal Fremont Transportation
07.2017 - 11.2017

Truck Driver/Labor

Vanguard Construction
03.2016 - 06.2017

Truck Driver/Warehouse Loader

Golden State Flooring
12.2002 - 06.2016

High School Diploma - General

South San Francisco High School

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