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Kevin Calderon Rivera

Aurora,IL

Summary

Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.

Seasoned landscaper known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in landscape design, plant care, and irrigation systems management. Excel at time management, teamwork, and problem-solving to ensure projects meet client expectations and deadlines.

Resilient Lineman known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in pole climbing, electrical repair, and safety compliance, ensuring reliable service and maintenance. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

Schneider Trucking
Gary, IN
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.

Tree Cutter

Vidal Tree Services
Aurora, IL
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assessed cut logs for size and usability and sorted for movement to logging trucks and transportation to processing locations.
  • Cleared tree falling areas of potentially dangerous shrubs, machinery or other plants before cutting to protect people, property and equipment from harm.
  • Operated aerial lifts, chippers and stump grinders as needed for removal projects.
  • Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.
  • Removed dead, diseased or hazardous branches from trees using various cutting tools.
  • Used a chainsaw to cut down trees according to safety protocols.
  • Ground stumps using specialized grinding machines equipped with carbide teeth blades.
  • Inspected tools before use and maintained them in good working order.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Landscaper

First Choice Lawn Service
Sugar Grove, IL
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Organized supplies before beginning each project to ensure availability of necessary items.
  • Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
  • Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
  • Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
  • Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
  • Moved soil, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
  • Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
  • Pruned and trimmed hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and shears.

Lineman

TruVision Services
Yorkville, IL
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
  • Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.
  • Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
  • Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
  • Utilized GPS and mapping tools to locate and diagnose issues within the electrical distribution system.
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.

Education

CDL Class A

160 Driving Academy
Montgomery, IL
04-2024

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School
Aurora
12-2019

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Commercial driving
  • Load security
  • Transportation safety
  • Class A Commercial Driver's license
  • OTR driving
  • Clean MVR
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Trip planning
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Safe driving practices
  • DOT compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Air brake certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stump grinding
  • Branch removal
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Aerial lift operation
  • Chainsaw safety
  • Brush clearing
  • Log transportation
  • Company radio usage
  • Crew assistance
  • Installation point access
  • Transformer removal
  • Repair work
  • Safety meetings
  • Hand and power tools
  • Customer service
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Underground cabling
  • Underground distribution systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Electrical testing
  • Water feature installation
  • Fertilizer application
  • Lawn aeration
  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Tree planting
  • Leaf blowing
  • Sod laying
  • Mulching techniques
  • Snow removal
  • Tool maintenance
  • Shortening and lengthening lines
  • Written and verbal communication

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • CDL Class A

Timeline

Truck Driver

Schneider Trucking
08.2024 - Current

Tree Cutter

Vidal Tree Services
04.2023 - 01.2024

Landscaper

First Choice Lawn Service
04.2022 - 02.2023

Lineman

TruVision Services
03.2020 - 03.2022

CDL Class A

160 Driving Academy

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School

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