Mario Benavidez
Long Beach,CA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tow Truck Driver
Kenny’s auto body
Bellflower, California
02.2015 - 01.2024
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from dispatch personnel or customers in need of help.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Tow Truck Driver
Sonic Towing
Los angeles
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Patrolled assigned areas in search of disabled vehicles requiring service.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Driver
AutoZone
Bellflower, California
02.2001 - 01.2007
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
- Performed minor vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent disruptions.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1989
Skills
- Vehicle lockdown
- Customer vehicle loading
- Roadside assistance experience
- Winch operation mastery
- Towing equipment operation
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Accident clearing
- Vehicle recovery expertise
- Safe driving practices
- Emergency response readiness
- Strong work ethic
- Accident scene management
- Defensive driving techniques
Timeline
Tow Truck Driver
Kenny’s auto body
02.2015 - 01.2024
Tow Truck Driver
Sonic Towing
02.2012 - 02.2014
Driver
AutoZone
02.2001 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School