Oscar Ruelas
Upland,CA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Flatbed Truck Driver
Ruelas Transportation
Ontario, CA
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
Fort Bliss, TX
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
Ontario, CA
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
Mira Loma, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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
Moreno Valley, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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
Ontario, CA
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, MDSkills
- 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