Mario Grijalva
Oak Lawn,Illinois
Summary
Adept at navigating complex logistics, ensuring safe transport of goods, leveraged operational proficiency in heavy transportation equipment. Expertise in hazardous materials safety, commitment to efficiency with over 15 years of construction experience. Reliable Teamster with 10 years experience in logistics coordination, freight operations, and maintained a clean driving record. Strengths include maintaining safety standards, fostering teamwork, and ensuring compliance with union regulations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teamster / CDL-A
Henkels and McCoy
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Extensive knowledge of different areas of gas operation; service processing, distribution, and transmission areas of gas operations.
- Performed journey-level tasks involved in maintenance of the $7.7 billion System Modernization Program for People's Gas.
- Operated dump truck.
- Hauled various materials to and from the jobsite, set up arrow boards, transported steel plates and shoring, along with heavy equipment.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure the load during transit.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changes in routes or schedules, as needed, for successful job completion.
- Managed trailer operations efficiently
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated logbooks.
Teamster / CDL-A
Chicago Suburban Xpress
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 04.2022
- Loaded and unloaded freight from delivery trucks using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Adhered to company policies related to hazardous material handling procedures.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
CDL-A DRIVER
FFE Transportation Services
Bridgeview, IL
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Verified accuracy of shipment paperwork including bills of lading, manifests, invoices.
- Inspected cargo for damage or defects before loading onto truck.
- Responsible for ensuring the temperature of cargo.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT record-keeping demands.
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 1
Chicago, IL
02.2000 - 06.2012
- Concluded apprenticeship in ironworking
- Constructed and installed iron and steel for buildings, bridges, stadiums, and other projects.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Certified as a rigger.
- Certified in the Erection and Dismantling of scaffolding.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Aligned structures during erection process using levels, plumb bobs, lasers.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Maintained secure conditions while working at substantial elevations
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers as a foreman, and in assigning work activities.
- Conducted visual inspections of all finished work before final sign off.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA safety regulations and guidelines
Bricklayer Laborer / General Laborer
International Laborer Union Local 6 Chicago
Chicago , IL
04.1998 - 01.2000
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding.
- Assisted with preparation and positioning of materials and equipment.
- Cut bricks for corners, arches, and patterns.
- General clean-up.
- Fireproofing
- Asbestos removal.
- Operated jackhammer.
- Operated bobcat (skid steer loader).
Education
160 hour course completed
Star Driving School
Bridgeview, IL07-2013
Apprenticeship Training Program
Ironworkers Local 1
Forest Park, IL06-2003
Laborers Apprenticeship Program
Chicagoland Laborer's Training Facility
Carol Stream, IL12-1998
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL08-1993
Skills
- Operational Proficiency in Heavy Transportation Equipment
- Creative Solution Development
- Logistics Planning Expertise
- Class A CDL
- Tractor-trailer / Dump Truck operation
- Hazmat / Tanker Endorsements
- Continuous Improvement
- Clean Driving Record
- Preventive Maintenance
- State and Federal Regulations
- Blueprints
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Peoples Gas QC
- Certified welder
- Certified Erector and Dismantler of Scaffolding
- CDL-A
- Certified Hazmat
- OSHA Certified
Affiliations
- Little League Baseball Coach
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teamster / CDL-A
Henkels and McCoy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teamster / CDL-A
Chicago Suburban Xpress
06.2015 - 04.2022
CDL-A DRIVER
FFE Transportation Services
06.2013 - 12.2014
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 1
02.2000 - 06.2012
Bricklayer Laborer / General Laborer
International Laborer Union Local 6 Chicago
04.1998 - 01.2000
- Peoples Gas QC
- Certified welder
- Certified Erector and Dismantler of Scaffolding
- CDL-A
- Certified Hazmat
- OSHA Certified
160 hour course completed
Star Driving School
Apprenticeship Training Program
Ironworkers Local 1
Laborers Apprenticeship Program
Chicagoland Laborer's Training Facility
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Roosevelt University
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