Gerardo Barron
Duncanville,TX
Summary
- Customer-oriented driver offers several years of experience in the environment. Successful at route planning and navigation to complete smooth, on-time deliveries. Dependable professional, committed to customer service, and upholding safety standards.
- Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management, and decision-making abilities developed over several years of experience.
- Highly skilled forklift operator with a background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery, while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through a diligent work ethic and adaptability.
- Resourceful Bilingual interpreter
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
1800 Plumber
Duncanville, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques for all DHA properties.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
Forklift Operator
DSV Solutions
Duncanville, TX
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Driver
Alba Limo Services
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Kept accurate records of trips taken including destinations, times of departure and arrival, fares collected.
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
- Helped passengers feel comfortable by keeping pleasant temperatures and clean bus interiors.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving passengers safely from one location to another.
- Avoided passenger displeasure and damage to items by stowing belongings with care.
- Arranged to pick up customers or groups.
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes or safety equipment to verify working order.
- Applied knowledge of GPS mapping and local traffic conditions to plan efficient, disruption-free routes.
- Communicated with dispatchers by radio, telephone or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
- Greeted customers upon arrival at their destination with professionalism and courtesy.
- Drove shuttle buses, limousines or company cars to transport passengers.
- Drove town cars, buses, party vehicles and other vehicles to meet customer needs.
- Provided friendly customer service by engaging in polite conversation with passengers during trips if desired.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Driver
Emergency Ice
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Maintained delivery schedules without compromising safety.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from the truck using hand trucks, electrical pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Dallas High
Dallas, TX05-1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Plumbing
- Hand and power tools
- Codes compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Clean driving record
- English and Spanish speaking fluently
- Pallet stacking
- Valid Driver's license
- Equipment operation
- Accident prevention
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Load securing
- Stock management
- Warehouse organization
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- OSHA compliance
- Quality control
- Forklift operator certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Plumber
1800 Plumber
01.2024 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
DSV Solutions
05.2021 - 09.2023
Driver
Emergency Ice
03.2018 - 05.2021
Driver
Alba Limo Services
02.2016 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
North Dallas High
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