Javier H. Mendez
Beaumont
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Truck Driver at Bechtel, adept in safe driving practices and decision-making under pressure. Proven track record in vehicle inspection and cargo security, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for teamwork and collaboration, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. Consistently maintained a clean driving record, adhering to all safety regulations and compliance standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Truck Driver
Bechtel
03.2015 - Current
- Navigated challenging roadways and adapted quickly to detours or route changes, ensuring no delays in meeting deadlines.
- Maintained vehicle safety by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections, identifying necessary repairs, and addressing maintenance needs.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Secured loads properly using straps, chains, or other equipment to prevent damage during transit.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
Truck Driver
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
Gapple Truck Operator
City Of Roma, Texas
05.2002 - 01.2010
- Removing tree debris: This includes fallen branches, logs, and other vegetation.
- Handling bulky waste: This covers items like old mattresses, furniture, appliances, and construction debris.
- Scrap industry: Lifting and moving various types of scrap metal.
- Construction and demolition: Clearing away debris from construction sites and demolition projects.
Education
Preparatoria De La Universidad De Monterrey
Monterrey, Nl MexicoSkills
- Safe driving practices
- Decision-making under pressure
- Permit and license compliance
- Basic computer literacy
- Truck driving
- Attention to detail
- Cargo security
- Vehicle inspection
- Dependable and cooperative
- Load inspection
- Work logging
- Critical thinking
- Flatbed trailers
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Heavy Truck Driver
Bechtel
03.2015 - Current
Truck Driver
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 02.2015
Gapple Truck Operator
City Of Roma, Texas
05.2002 - 01.2010
Preparatoria De La Universidad De Monterrey
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