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Octavio Flores

Cicero,IL

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

DBE Construction Corporation
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.

Truck Driver

MJV Trucking
Cicero, IL
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.

Landscaper

Martinez Landscape
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
  • Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.

Warehouse Associate

KSI Auto Parts
Chicago, IL
12.2012 - 03.2020
  • Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
  • Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
  • Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morton East Highschool
Cicero, IL
06-1996

Skills

  • Route planning
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Load verification
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Dispatch communication

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Commercial Drivers License
  • No Restrictions

Timeline

Truck Driver

DBE Construction Corporation
05.2024 - Current

Truck Driver

MJV Trucking
06.2021 - 05.2024

Landscaper

Martinez Landscape
06.2020 - 06.2021

Warehouse Associate

KSI Auto Parts
12.2012 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Morton East Highschool

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