Jose Juan Lopez Jr
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Hardworking Highway Maintenance Worker with experience in road repair, snow removal, and highway construction. Demonstrates strong knowledge of traffic control procedures and safety protocols. Skilled at operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance inspections, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Previous work contributed to improved roadway conditions and enhanced public safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
Simsbury, CT
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Road Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks such as patching potholes, repairing cracks, and sealing surfaces to ensure road safety and longevity. Conducts roadway maintenance tasks, such as patching asphalt and repairing catch basins and manholes.
- Snow and Ice Control: Operate snowplows and salt trucks during winter weather to clear roads and ensure safe driving conditions.
- Traffic Control: Set up and manage traffic control devices, including cones, signs, and barriers, to ensure safety during maintenance operations.
- Equipment Operation: Operate various types of heavy machinery and equipment, such as graders, backhoes, and dump trucks, for road maintenance and repair tasks.
- Landscape Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance of roadside vegetation, including mowing, trimming, and planting.
- Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of roadways and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and report issues to supervisors.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment maintenance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other public works staff and departments to coordinate maintenance efforts and respond to community needs.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols to ensure a safe work environment for oneself and colleagues.
Yard Jockey
NSSL
Windsor Locks, CT
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Move trailers around yard from door to door or assigned pads
- Monitored inventory levels in the yard, keeping track of stock movements.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized trailers according to customer requirements, utilizing space efficiently.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on yard jockey equipment to ensure safety.
- Managed trailer hook-ups for both drop and hook operations as well as live loads.
- Communicated effectively with warehouse personnel regarding arrivals and departures of trailers and vehicles in the yard.
- Supported yard operations by driving deliveries and working in warehouse.
Tow Truck Operator
AAA Club Alliance
Hartford, CT
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Verified customer's identity prior to providing services or releasing personal items.
- Assisted customers with jump starting dead batteries, changing flat tires, delivering gasoline, and unlocking vehicles.
- Performed emergency repairs such as replacing hoses, belts, fuses, bulbs and other components when needed.
- Completed daily paperwork accurately including timesheets, expense reports.
- Provided customer service to stranded motorists by answering questions, providing information, and addressing concerns.
- Assisted customers via phone with troubleshooting minor vehicle issues.
- Offered guidance to customers on membership benefits and services.
- Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
- Loaded heavy items onto flatbeds using cranes and pulleys safely and securely.
- Provided courteous customer service at all times by being friendly, helpful, and professional.
- Assisted customers in understanding how tow trucks work and what services are available.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
Tire Technician
Star Tires Plus Wheels
Hartford, CT
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
Tire Technician/Mechanic
TOWN FAIR TIRE
Manchester, CT
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake jobs and filter replacements.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
Warehouse Worker
TLD
Bloomfield, CT
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Stock and Material Handler
American Honda North America, Inc
Windsor Locks, CT
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Provided support in organizing special projects involving large quantities of merchandise.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
Tire Technician
TOWN FAIR TIRE
Enfield, CT
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Hartford, CT06.2014
Skills
- Tire Service
- Materials Handling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanic Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Forklift
- Order Picking
- RF Scanner
- Shipping & Receiving
- Reach Truck
- Pallet Jack
- Brake Repair
- Oil Change
- Order Picker
- Load & Unload
- Snow and ice removal
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Alignment
- Leadership
- Tow truck
- Flatbed
- Delivery driver experience
- CDL
- Commercial driving
- Yard Jockey
- Tractor-Trailer
- Route Management
- Safe Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Customer-Oriented
- Logistics Planning
Personal Information
Title: CDL A DRIVER
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
06.2023 - 06.2024
Yard Jockey
NSSL
01.2023 - 07.2023
Tow Truck Operator
AAA Club Alliance
10.2021 - 01.2023
Tire Technician
Star Tires Plus Wheels
09.2019 - 09.2020
Tire Technician/Mechanic
TOWN FAIR TIRE
08.2019 - 12.2019
Warehouse Worker
TLD
03.2019 - 07.2019
Tire Technician
TOWN FAIR TIRE
10.2018 - 04.2019
Stock and Material Handler
American Honda North America, Inc
02.2018 - 06.2019
High school diploma or GED -
A. I. Prince Technical High School