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Gerardo Antonio Alvarado Reyes

Houston,TX

Summary

Reliable waste management professional with extensive experience in operating waste collection vehicles and ensuring efficient route completion. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, safety protocols, and customer service. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and consistently delivers results. Highly valued for punctuality, work ethic, and commitment to maintaining clean and safe environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Trash Truck Driver

Best Trash LLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
  • Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
  • Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
  • Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction, and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
  • Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
  • Minimized wear-and-tear on equipment through careful operation techniques that prioritized longevity and efficiency.
  • Used Samsara app to prepare reports for defective equipment in trucks.
  • Educated public on importance of recycling and waste reduction, collection procedures and legal dumping.
  • Drove carefully through residential neighborhoods, watching out for parked vehicles and people.

Valet Trash Collector

Valet Living
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Gathering garbage trash from doorstep to dumpster or compactor area
  • Removing recyclable material and transporting them to appropriate recycling area
  • Use smartphone to track trash collecting, report not collected items and customer compliance
  • able to carry up to 50 pounds and walk long distances, and climbing stairs
  • Keep both work space and apartments clean
  • If mess was made by residents I would go extra mile to clean around dumpsters or compactors and any trash in floors to provide a better service with apartment managment


Furniture Delivery Driver

FGF Trucking LCC 2
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing professional, courteous service throughout the delivery process.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while inspecting furniture before delivery, identifying any defects or damages prior to departure from the warehouse.
  • Coordinated with management on route adjustments as needed based on traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Handled customer inquiries and concerns regarding deliveries, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Prevented potential issues by proactively reporting any mechanical or safety concerns with company vehicles to management for prompt resolution.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Supported fellow drivers in developing their skills by sharing knowledge about safe driving techniques, effective packing methods, and time-saving strategies.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Used a mobile device to track deliveries being made and to contact customers 30 min before delivery was made
  • Delivered all around Austin TX, San Antonio TX, and Dallas TX
  • Delivered for Ashley Home Store, Living Space, Restoration Hardware and Rooms To Go

Furniture Assembler

FGF Trucking LLC 2
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Achieved rapid assembly times by mastering the use of power tools, manual tools, and other assembly equipment.
  • Used hand tools and production equipment to perform furniture assembly work and mastered blueprint reading to verify correct completion.
  • Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Fastened parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Documented all in-process and out-of-process assembly activities.
  • Contracts with William-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, Restoration Hardware and Ashley Home Store Furniture

Overnight Stocker

Joevsmartshop
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Worked both dry and frozen grocery products

Grocery Stocker

Fiesta Mart LLC
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
  • Maintained strong product knowledge to better assist customers with their shopping needs and provide accurate information regarding items.
  • Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
  • Conducted daily inspections of assigned aisles to identify low-inventory items, initiating prompt restocking actions as necessary.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.

Parking Lot Attendant

Fiesta Mart LLC
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept parking lot clean and well-maintained to provide safe and attractive lot to customers.
  • Pushed carts in Parking Lot in a safe matter to avoid hitting cars or customers
  • Pushed a safe amount of carts to avoid injuries or any accidents

Education

Welding Certificate -

Tulsa Welding School
Houston, TX
12-2020

Alief Elsik High School
Houston, TX
06-2018

Skills

  • Safe driving practices
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Basic computer skills
  • Decision-making
  • Heavy lifting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Clean driving record
  • Physical strength
  • Commercial driving
  • Crew safety techniques
  • Basic math skills
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Recycling pickup
  • Waste disposal
  • Work log maintenance
  • Route navigation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Environmental awareness
  • Stock Rotation Guidelines
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professionalism
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Trash collection
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Advanced customer service

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Valet Trash Collector

Valet Living
03.2025 - 07.2025

Trash Truck Driver

Best Trash LLC
07.2022 - Current

Furniture Delivery Driver

FGF Trucking LCC 2
06.2021 - 06.2022

Furniture Assembler

FGF Trucking LLC 2
07.2020 - 06.2021

Overnight Stocker

Joevsmartshop
03.2019 - 06.2020

Grocery Stocker

Fiesta Mart LLC
06.2018 - 02.2019

Parking Lot Attendant

Fiesta Mart LLC
06.2016 - 06.2018

Welding Certificate -

Tulsa Welding School

Alief Elsik High School
Gerardo Antonio Alvarado Reyes