Jose Mendez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Diligent and self motivated individual eager to take on challenging tasks and support the team. Bringing many years of experience. Safety-conscious and quality-minded, committed to ensuring efficient and effective completion of all assigned duties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4039
4039
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Class A Delivery Driver (beer distribution)
High Desert Distributing
Bakersfield, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Operate Class A trucks for timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- responsible for unloading and delivering products to customers as well as pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicle.
- securely operate powered industrial trucks and/or material handling equipment such as an electric pallet jack and/or hand truck.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions continuously lifting, bending, and twisting.
- Working safely and efficiently to complete the task at hand.
- Taking the time needed to plan out the day in order to be successful.
Bus Driver/Custodian
Norris School District
Bakersfield, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Operated school buses safely along designated routes for student transportation.
Bus Driver/Groundskeeper
McFarland Unified School District
McFarland, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained grounds of commercial property by mowing, edging and trimming grass; removing weeds and debris.
- Operated power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and chain saws in a safe manner.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners;.
- Repaired irrigation systems including valves, sprinklers and pipes;.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Smooth transport llc
Bakersfield, CA
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
- Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
- Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.
Crew Chief
C&J Energy Services Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
12.2010 - 04.2020
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks efficiently as directed by the company's policies and standards.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Participated in all company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Utilized active listening to determine what supervisors expected and responsibly completed all tasks within expected timeframes.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational tasks effectively.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about job progress or any necessary changes in plans.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Education
D2 Course Certificate - WaterDistributionSystem Operation And Maintenance
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma -
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Delano, CA 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Operation
- Process Improvement
- Customer Service
- CDL Class A with all endorsements
- H endorsement (Hazardous Materials)
- N endorsement (Tanker Vehicles)
- P endorsement (Passenger Vehicles)
- S endorsement (School Bus Transport)
- T endorsement (Double and Triples)
- X endorsement (Hazmat T/Tanker)
- Defensive Driving
- Safety practices
- Air Brake Certification
Timeline
Class A Delivery Driver (beer distribution)
High Desert Distributing
12.2024 - Current
Bus Driver/Custodian
Norris School District
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bus Driver/Groundskeeper
McFarland Unified School District
07.2023 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Smooth transport llc
11.2020 - 01.2023
Crew Chief
C&J Energy Services Inc.
12.2010 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Cesar E. Chavez High School
08.2003 - 05.2007
D2 Course Certificate - WaterDistributionSystem Operation And Maintenance
Sacramento State
Some College (No Degree) -
Bakersfield College