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Oscar Ruelas

Upland,CA

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Flatbed Truck Driver

Ruelas Transportation
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with dispatchers for effective communication regarding pick-ups, deliveries, and any delays or issues encountered.
  • Assisted in reducing downtime due to mechanical failures through proactive vehicle maintenance checks before each trip.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict schedules.

Ammunition Sergeant

Army
10.2017 - 10.2023
  • Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving and transfer of ammunition.
  • Supervised personnel and offered extensive mentoring and training assistance.
  • Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
  • Completed annual inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on military-grade explosives during joint operations with allied forces from different countries around the world.

Flatbed Truck Driver

Gardner Trucking
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Loaded flatbed trailers using forklift.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.

Vehicle Unloader

SoCal Ramp Services
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Performed pre-shift safety inspections on equipment before operating.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Temp Worker

Select Staffing Agency
08.2012 - 06.2017
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.

Temp Worker

Priority Workforce
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
  • Performed pre-shift safety inspections on equipment before operating.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Warehouse Order Puller

Cable John Electronics
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Restaurant Busser

Panda Inn
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted with moving tables, chairs, and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
  • Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
  • Reset used tables within prescribed timeframes to expedite turnover and increase available dining room space.
  • Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.

Order Picker

Amazon
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.

Temp Worker

Diversity Business Solutions
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Temp Worker

Barrett Business Services Inc
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Truck Driver

Cr England - Global Transportation
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Fire Suppression Technician

V-Fire Systems
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
  • Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
  • Tested all newly installed fire suppression systems.
  • Performed inspections on fire suppression systems under supervision of Fire Marshal.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Filing Documents
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Training Exercises
  • Corrective Actions
  • Soldier Mentoring
  • Tactical Guidance
  • Inventory Issue Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Ammunition Quality Assurance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Battalion Logistics
  • Performance Goals

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Flatbed Truck Driver

Ruelas Transportation
06.2023 - 06.2024

Ammunition Sergeant

Army
10.2017 - 10.2023

Flatbed Truck Driver

Gardner Trucking
06.2017 - 10.2017

Vehicle Unloader

SoCal Ramp Services
08.2016 - 06.2017

Warehouse Order Puller

Cable John Electronics
02.2016 - 05.2016

Restaurant Busser

Panda Inn
10.2015 - 01.2016

Order Picker

Amazon
06.2015 - 09.2015

Temp Worker

Diversity Business Solutions
11.2014 - 01.2015

Temp Worker

Barrett Business Services Inc
10.2014 - 01.2015

Truck Driver

Cr England - Global Transportation
07.2014 - 11.2014

Temp Worker

Select Staffing Agency
08.2012 - 06.2017

Fire Suppression Technician

V-Fire Systems
07.2012 - 07.2014

Temp Worker

Priority Workforce
05.2011 - 08.2016

No Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland - College Park

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