Jose Melendez
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Hands-on experience in material handling and wildfire containment. Strong focus on detailed work, safe equipment operation, and clear communication. Contributes to efficient operations while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Driver
Meraki
Grants Pass, Oregon
10.2025 - Current
- Transported passengers on Meraki service routes.
- Assisted clients with entering and exiting vehicle safely, ensuring comfort and security during transport.
- Delivered excellent customer service throughout the delivery process, enhancing client satisfaction and experience.
- Followed traffic laws and Meraki safety procedures.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and the general public on roadways.
- Worked with dispatch to update routes and inform customers of delays.
- Completed trip logs, schedules, and daily transport paperwork accurately to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
Wildland Firefighter
J & J Suppression
Grants Pass, Oregon
03.2024 - Current
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Built fireline using hand tools and suppression equipment for J & J Suppression crews.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Operated pumps, hoses, and water packs during active suppression assignments.
- Monitored wildfire behavior and communicated critical conditions to incident supervisors, enhancing situational awareness.
- Inspected containment lines for potential breaches or hazards. and performed mop-up around hot spots.
- Executed mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots, minimizing risk of further spread.
- Followed safety protocols and wildfire procedures during demanding field operations.
Framer
Johnson Builders
Grants Pass , Oregon
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Assembled scaffolding to provide safe access to elevated work areas.
Production/Forklift Operator
Rogue Valley Door
Grants Pass, Oregon
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated forklift to move lumber and door components through production areas.
- Staged materials for door assembly and finishing teams.
- Inspected forklift equipment before daily material handling tasks.
- Organized warehouse stock for production supply and retrieval.
- Followed safety procedures during material transport and storage.
- Supported production flow by delivering parts to workstations.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding any changes in workload or scheduling requirements.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as shipping and receiving and quality control to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Riverside, CA06-2002
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Route navigation
- Safety compliance and procedures
- Vehicle maintenance
- Logistics coordination
- Equipment inspection
- Team collaboration and communication
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Customer service focus
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator
- Team communication
- Structure building methods
- Production and processing
- Framing layout
- Construction safety
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Transport Driver
Meraki
10.2025 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
J & J Suppression
03.2024 - Current
Framer
Johnson Builders
02.2024 - 02.2025
Production/Forklift Operator
Rogue Valley Door
10.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School