Juan Barajas
Highland,CA
Summary
Reliable Water Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in safe driving practices, water delivery operations, and vehicle maintenance with an adept ability to navigate various terrains. Excel in time management, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless workflow and effective team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Truck Driver
Athens Services
Redlands, CA
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivered water to construction sites, farms, and other locations as needed.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers through prompt service and friendly interactions.
- Inspected the truck daily for any mechanical issues or safety concerns.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damage to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Checked fluid levels in radiator, transmission, power steering, brake reservoir tank. regularly during trips.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating the vehicle and loading and unloading cargo.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck before each shift.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Load Controller
Athens Services
Redlands, CA
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Collaborated closely to expedite loading and unloading process.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking incoming and outgoing shipments in a timely manner.
- Adhered strictly to company policies related to safety procedures while on the job.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding waste disposal.
- Performed regular inspections of waste for any potential hazards or risks.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Laborer
Athens Serices
Redlands, CA
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Installed storm drain flooms using pipe-laying machinery.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Tended pumps to pump out water.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Cleaned machinery or equipment.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Forklift Operator
Big Lots Distribution Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2006 - 05.2015
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Skills
- Road safety compliance
- Accident prevention
- Hydraulic systems
- Tanker operation
- Safe driving practices
- Traffic regulations compliance
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Environmental awareness
- First aid training
- Defensive driving techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Logbook maintenance
Certification
Fork lift certified sit down and stand up
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Water Truck Driver
Athens Services
10.2023 - 02.2025
Load Controller
Athens Services
02.2018 - 10.2023
Laborer
Athens Serices
06.2015 - 02.2018
Forklift Operator
Big Lots Distribution Center
06.2006 - 05.2015
Fork lift certified sit down and stand up
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