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Raul Borrero

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Accomplished Union Vice President at Teamster Local 813 and seasoned Sanitation Truck Driver with Better Carting, I excel in route optimization and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing company growth and boosting employee engagement through strategic leadership and innovative negotiation skills. Proficient in safety compliance and adept at navigating challenging conditions, ensuring on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sanitation Truck Driver

Better Carting
10.2019 - Current
  • emptying dumpsters
  • storing trucks and equipment safely
  • maintaining pick-up records
  • performing truck cleaning
  • reporting repair requirements,
  • identifying malfunctions, and following a scheduled route.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.

Union Vice President /Union Representative

Teamster Local 813
04.2013 - 10.2019
  • Recruiting new members
  • Handling questions from members
  • Defending employees in disciplinary proceedings
  • Staying informed about relevant information
  • Advocating for fellow members during decision-making processes
  • Negotiating agreements for other members
  • Investigating and launching grievance procedures
  • Promoting the union and building membership
  • Informing employees about their rights under the collective agreement
  • Representing employees in the grievance process
  • Presiding over all meetings
  • Co-signing orders and checks
  • Enforcing the constitution
  • Appointing needed committees
  • Being an automatic member of all committees
    Additionally, the vice president assists the president in all duties and performs presidential duties when the president cannot do so.
  • Enhanced company growth by developing strategic business plans.
  • Directed cross-functional teams for achieving organizational objectives.
  • Led negotiations with key stakeholders to secure partnerships.
  • Boosted employee engagement with innovative leadership strategies.

Driver /Shop Steward

Better Carting
08.2006 - 04.2013
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Taking advantage of training programs designed to fully educate shop stewards in what they can and cannot do.
  • Understanding the union policies, company policies, and the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Serving as a facilitator and mediator between management and union members.
  • Enforcing the contract between the union and the employer.
  • Preparing for office after getting elected.
  • Handling grievances.
  • Disseminating policy.
  • Providing information.
  • Organizing meetings.
  • Welcoming new employees.

Education

High School Diploma -

Candell Spellman High School
The Bronx, NY
06-1988

Skills

  • Route navigation

  • Load security

  • Cargo management

  • Time management

  • Safety compliance

  • Traffic laws

  • Road safety

  • Weather adaptation

  • Team collaboration

  • Schedule adherence

  • Route optimization

  • Equipment operation

  • Defensive driving

  • Trip documentation

  • Strong work ethic

  • Self-motivation and discipline

  • Dependable and reliable

  • Attention to detail

  • Commercial driving

  • DOT compliance

  • Inclement weather driving

  • Decision-making

  • Basic computer literacy

  • Flexible schedule availability

  • Accurate record keeping

  • Load securing proficiency

  • Clean MVR

  • Physical stamina and strength

  • Route logs

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Sanitation Truck Driver

Better Carting
10.2019 - Current

Union Vice President /Union Representative

Teamster Local 813
04.2013 - 10.2019

Driver /Shop Steward

Better Carting
08.2006 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Candell Spellman High School

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