Juan B. Rivera
New London,CT
Summary
To obtain a rewarding and challenging position where my strong work ethic, communication and fast learning abilities will be valued with the professional skills that I have obtained
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Willimantic Waste Paper Company/Casella
03.2014 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold FMCSA requirements.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent any damage and adhere to DOT regulations.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Trained many drivers in the skills needed to safely operate several different types of trucks
- Proficient in operating tractor, tri-axle, dump truck, roll off truck, rear loader truck and flipper truck
- Pulled pup, dump, push out, walking floor and 53' dry van trailers
Maintenance Technician
Branford Manor Apartments
02.2009 - 03.2014
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Electrician's Apprentice
Pautipaug Electric LLC
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Assisted Master Electrician in conduit placement inside designated partitions, walls and other concealed areas.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Education
CDL - CDL
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
Somers, CT02.2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Willimantic Waste Paper Company/Casella
03.2014 - 07.2023
Maintenance Technician
Branford Manor Apartments
02.2009 - 03.2014
Electrician's Apprentice
Pautipaug Electric LLC
03.2007 - 02.2009
CDL - CDL
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
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