Jorge Salazar
Houston,Texas
Summary
SAFETY-CONSCIOUS| CUSTOMER-CENTRIC | PROFICIENT AND METICULOUS Dedicated, safety-conscious, bilingual Commercial Driver with 15+ years of professional experience, including over four years of employment in fuel and chemical transportation. Expertise in executing efficient, secure loading and unloading of hazardous materials. Committed to maintaining excellent customer relations and adhering to stringent safety protocols. Cultivates positive relationships by leveraging fluent communication in both English and Spanish, engaging effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Holds a clean driving record, TWIC card, and Tanker/Hazardous Material Endorsements, aligning with strict requirements for professional, responsible drivers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Driver
SUN COAST RESOURCE
03.2024 - Current
- Conducts thorough inspections and maintenance of vehicles and trailers to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Skillfully manages the loading and unloading of fuel using gravity transport methods to minimize spills and ensure efficiency
- Operates pumps to offload fuel into portable tanks, ensuring accurate and safe transfers
- Adheres to strict delivery schedules and work orders, providing timely and reliable service to various locations
- Utilizes advanced tracking and logging systems to maintain precise records of fuel levels and deliveries
- Ensures the cleanliness and proper maintenance of all equipment, including tanks and hoses, to uphold operational standards.
Commercial Driver
COASTAL TRANSPORT (FUEL TRANSPORTER)
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Performs comprehensive pre-trip inspections on vehicles and trailers to guarantee safety and dependability
- Efficiently delivers fuel to designated sites, following detailed job assignments and timetables
- Precisely measures tank volumes and fuel levels to ensure secure and precise deliveries
- Ensures equipment cleanliness, including proper maintenance of tanks and hoses
- Utilizes cutting-edge technology to update logs and verify end-of-day records for accuracy and accountability.
Commercial Driver
CIRCLE K - DRIVER/FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS (FUEL TRANSPORTER)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducts thorough pre-trip vehicle and trailer inspections to ensure operational safety and reliability
- Efficiently transports fuel to various locations, adhering to specific work orders and schedules
- Utilizes precision in measuring tank capacities and fuel levels to guarantee safe and accurate transfers
- Maintains responsibility for the cleanliness of equipment, including proper tank deliveries and hose maintenance
- Employs advanced technology, updating tablet logs and verifying end-of-day records to ensure accountability.
Commercial Driver
BULK CHEMICAL DIVISION SCHNEIDER NATIONAL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Established and maintained effective communication with customers regarding shipment details, managing expectations, and handling rescheduling as needed
- Performed rigorous daily inspections of tractor and trailer, ensuring equipment safety for chemical deliveries
- Demonstrated attention to detail in verifying chemical types and unloading into the correct tanks without incidents
- Laid out hoses and equipment with a keen eye for seal defects, upholding the highest safety standards
- Successfully completed assignments with zero chemical spills, reporting promptly to dispatch upon completion.
Education
Skills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection
- TWIC Card Holder
- Safety Compliance
- Accurate Record-Keeping
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Efficient Route Planning
- Time Management
- Professional Experience
Additionalcredentials
- TWIC Card
- Tanker/Hazardous Material Endorsement
- Loading Cards (Magellan, MVP, Chevron, Motiva, Phillips, Kinder-Morgan)
Timeline
Commercial Driver
SUN COAST RESOURCE
03.2024 - Current
Commercial Driver
COASTAL TRANSPORT (FUEL TRANSPORTER)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Commercial Driver
CIRCLE K - DRIVER/FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS (FUEL TRANSPORTER)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Commercial Driver
BULK CHEMICAL DIVISION SCHNEIDER NATIONAL
01.2020 - 01.2022