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John Charles Watts

San Diego,CA

Summary

Reliable Truck Driver/ Equipment operator possessing Ca Class A CDL, with Double. triples,Tanker,Hazmat,Air breaks With .T.W.I.C Card endorsements. Offering 20 + years o f experience, willingness to work long hours and scheduling flexibility.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Cats Excavating
San Diego, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

Huntington Pacific Corp
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - Current
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across many-mile transports
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
  • Completed pre-trip inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Learned and applied safe driving techniques to avoid accidents
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites

Electrical Technician

Electrical Services Plus
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers
  • Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment
  • Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects
  • Selected correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications and applicable regulations
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters
  • Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects
  • Complied with safety standards and codes per National Electrical Code

Mixer Driver

R.Robles Concrete Services . Inc.
San Diego, CA
10.2006 - 09.2011
  • Maintained proper slump and temperature of concrete in line with customer needs
  • Built and deepened relationships with clients like construction companies
  • Documented time and load deliveries including volumes, type, locations and purchasers
  • Planned efficient routes by accounting for traffic, road conditions and construction
  • Performed pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicles to identify and note concerns

Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator

Coffman Specialties Inc
San Diego, CA
01.2004 - 09.2006
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.
  • Inspected vehicle and immediately reported any defects to supervisor.
  • Operated Articulated Water pull and Articulated End dumps And Rock trucks .777 &773 equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.

Mixer Driver

Hanson Aggregates
San Diego, CA
09.2001 - 12.2004
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
  • Slump Loads adjusted the proper consistency of water/concrete ratio to meet contractor standards for the job
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School
555 Claire Ave Chula Vista CA
06.1982

Welding

Chula Vista Adult school
1034 4th ave
1990

Skills

  • TWIC Card
  • Welding Cert
  • Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Trained in safe driving techniques
  • Defensive driver training
  • Materials transport
  • Flatbed experience
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License

Timeline

Truck Driver

Cats Excavating
04.2023 - Current

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

Huntington Pacific Corp
05.2018 - Current

Electrical Technician

Electrical Services Plus
08.2016 - 05.2018

Mixer Driver

R.Robles Concrete Services . Inc.
10.2006 - 09.2011

Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator

Coffman Specialties Inc
01.2004 - 09.2006

Mixer Driver

Hanson Aggregates
09.2001 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School

Welding

Chula Vista Adult school
John Charles Watts