Jesse Ceja
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am a reliable dump truck driver with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with sound knowledge of overall navigation systems. Bringing several years of experience in driving various kinds of dump trucks for specific site requirements. Sound understanding of operating and maintaining equipment in various construction and roadway environments. I am also a skilled Asphalt Laborer with comprehensive background in road construction and repair. Have demonstrated strength in operating heavy machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating effectively within team settings. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work under challenging weather conditions and tight deadlines. Notable for improving efficiency of asphalt laying operations in previous roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
asphalt dr inc
Bakersfield, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Installed drainage systems when necessary prior to paving operations.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Asphalt Laborer
asphalt dr inc
Bakersfield, CA
10.2013 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Inspected equipment daily for any damage or malfunctions.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Installed drainage systems when necessary prior to paving operations.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Tamped down soil with hand tamps before applying hot mix asphalt layers.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
- Sprayed liquid bitumen over top layer of hot mix asphalt before rolling it out smooth.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Utilized wheelbarrows or dump trucks to transport materials from one area to another on the job site.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Operated tamping equipment to pack and make level.
- Completed accurate measurements and calculations to for project requirements.
- Operated paver machine to lay asphalt on roads and other surfaces.
Forklift Operator
Bolthouse house Farms
Bakersfield, CA
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Route Management
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Heavy machinery transportation
- Heavy Lifting
- Flatbed inspection
- Traffic Management
- Traffic Control
- Debris collection
- First Aid Training
- Worksite preparation
- Raking
- Asphalt Paving
- Road Construction
- Hand tools proficiency
- Safety
- Skid steer operation
- Class A licensed
- Shoveling
- Problem-Solving
- Blacktop shoveling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver
asphalt dr inc
01.2022 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
asphalt dr inc
10.2013 - Current
Forklift Operator
Bolthouse house Farms
01.2013 - 05.2013