Leroy Meza
Howelle Crane
San Antonio,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced CDL Driver and Rigger skilled in handling specialized trailers and crane equipment for complex heavy lifts. Expertise in load securement, preventive maintenance, and jobsite safety ensures efficient operations. Trained crew members and maintained schedules while executing pre-trip inspections and load securement. Strong safety awareness and reliable route execution contribute to successful project completion.
Work History
CDL Driver/Lead Rigger
5 Years 9 Months- Delivered crane equipment to various job sites to support operations. between Howelle Crane job sites and customer locations.
- Secured loads for crane lifts using appropriate rigging techniques. for crane lifts at Howelle Crane job sites.
- Inspected slings, shackles, hooks, and hoists before each lift.
- Signaled crane operators during complex heavy-lift operations.
- Reviewed lift plans and job site hazards with crew members.
- Maintained rigging equipment and reported worn gear to supervisors.
- Inspected tractor, trailer, and cargo before each departure.
- Secured heavy loads with straps, chains, and binders.
- Followed DOT rules, traffic laws, and company safety standards.
- Backed trailers into tight yards and staging areas.
- Monitored load condition during transport to protect equipment.
- Delivered freight within specified time frames while adhering to assigned routes and schedules.
- Coordinated with dispatcher to relay route changes and delays, promptly adjusting plans to uphold delivery schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
- Observed all safety protocols while operating commercial motor vehicles.
- Completed daily post-trip inspections on assigned vehicles upon completion of route.
Lead Installer
9 Years- Led Rain for Rent installation crews on residential rainwater system projects.
- Managed a team of installers by providing guidance on tasks completion status, deadlines.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports on installation progress throughout the duration of each project cycle.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Commercial driving
DOT compliance
Vehicle inspection
Rigging techniques
Load securing
Cargo handling
Heavy equipment operation
Pretrip inspections
Safe driving practices
Route planning
Load transportation
Preventive maintenance
Trailer coupling experience
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Tankers
Timeline
CDL Driver/Lead Rigger
Howelle Crane
02.2021 - CurrentRead More
Lead Installer
RAIN FOR RAIN
02.2011 - 02.2020Read More
Oliver Wendell Holmes High School
High School Diploma
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