Jose Ruvalcaba

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad operating procedures for safe operation, and compliance with all DOT and CPUC rules and regulations.
• Perform duties as Train Operator which include but are not limited to: Inspect train for operational readiness by making Federal Transit Administration and District required checks and tests; Operate a passenger train consist in a safe and proficient manner, understanding air brake and train handling principles
• Review instructions from dispatchers and discuss with Train Operator and any other train crew members to ensure comprehension and compliance.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures and document on pre-trip inspection checklists.
• Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure ongoing safe and efficient operations.
• Report to Operations Control Center by radio to give or receive information and instructions concerning stops, delays, or service changes.
• Ensure passenger safety and situational awareness during any delays or disruptions to service due to emergencies, mechanical issues, etc., in accordance with applicable NCTD Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete applicable reports and any other required documentation as needed based on the specific nature of any incident or issue that occurs while on duty.

• Picked up meals from local restaurants and dropped off at residential & business customer locations, carrying food in insulated bags to maintain hot or cold temperature, delivering fresh food to customers in a timely manner
• Analyzed customer address to determine best route for timely delivery & ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer
• Collected tips from customers through hands-free electronic methods & documented time of delivery to record completion of order
• Obtained signatures for particular deliveries & provided customer receipts for delivered goods
• Maintained vehicle according to company and state safety requirements, followed safety rules & traffic laws to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents
• Navigated local streets and highways with ease using GPS system
• Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time drop-offs and fully resolving issues
• Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery

• Load gear onto 26ft 13-Ton Rigid Frame Trucks at warehouse & deliver to Events - Long distance Commercial Truck Driving/Maintenance
• Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways, kept vehicle clean & presentable to maintain solid company reputation
• Operated vehicles & lift equipment over varied roadways/surfaces to complete tasks
• Prepare Professional Live Sound equipment for Events/Shows & set up/calibrate/operate Live Sound equipment
• Make electro-mechanical repairs to broken equipment/warehouse logistics
• Loaded, balanced & secured equipment for safe transport to prevent damage to goods during transit
• Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands (Completed reports for every trip detailing hours of service, delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed)
• Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings
• Planned efficient routes using road knowledge, GPS & traditional physical maps/mapping to navigate, adjusted strategies based on current traffic conditions, optimized order of destinations to maintain on-time deliveries, enhance delivery efficiency & increase productivity
• Maintained 2-way radio & phone contact with warehouse dispatch to receive delivery instructions (Partnered with staff to stay on top of customer needs and adjust plans to accommodate last-minute changes)
• Unloaded freight at customer locations, noted any issues with item quantity & inspected every load to check for damages
• Upheld strict deadlines & achieved consistent positive recommendations from customers

• Cultivated base of consistent high-end clientele due to exemplary service and competitive pricing
• Cleaned Interior & Exterior of vehicles, Upholstery, Rugs & other surfaces with Cleaning Agents, removed dirt & debris using Vacuums, Steam Extractors, Clay Bars, Polishers, Buffers, Pressure Washers, and other detailing tools such as using Paintbrushes to clean plastic work inside cars, Pre-Soaking or Rinsing Floormats or Cupholders by immersing in cleaning solution or spraying with high-pressure water, then Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks & used drying cloths, squeegees or air compressors to dry surfaces
• Applied Waxes, Sealants, Polishes & Compounds to the vehicle's body to protect its paint finish with soft Microfiber cloth & buffed to brilliant shine, Utilized special-purpose Cleaning, Protective & Restorative agents to maintain & enhance appearance of vehicles & foster lasting cleanliness of vehicles, then Cleaned & Polished vehicle Windows
• Checked & Inspected vehicles prior to service & immediately afterward to identify damages & verify pristine appearance for customer
• Performed preventative maintenance to maintain proper functioning of service tools & equipment by disassembling cleaning/repairing & reassembling machines or equipment
• Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style & color for visual appeal