RICARDO LOERA
San Antonio
Summary
Cdl truck Operator with strong background transporting materials. Successful at safely operating heavy equipment to move materials while working quickly to meet requested deadlines. Team player when helping other crew members and following supervisor's orders. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hazmat Tanker Driver(fueler)
Dnt construction
San Antonio
01.2023 - Current
- Operated hazmat tanker for safe transportation of hazardous materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and fuel usage for regulatory compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of fuel storage tanks and systems.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on fueling equipment to identify potential issues or malfunctions.
- Transported hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
- Maintained and lubricated machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected equipment for wear and tear to prevent breakdowns.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Checked fluid levels, replaced filters, and topped off fluids as necessary.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Worked alone or as part of team to handle many daily service appointments.
- Move heavy equipment when necessary
DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER
Sygma network
San Antonio
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Inspected vehicle frequently to check fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Maintained assigned truck in neat and clean condition, optimizing operations.
- Completed paperwork and maintained records, complying with federal laws and regulations.
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Retrieved materials from warehouse or other locations to accurately fill customer orders.
- Followed road safety regulations and traffic laws to prevent accidents and vehicle damage.
- Reviewed route locations and driving times to locate convenient gas stations and rest stops.
- Checked order contents and quantities to prevent delivery mistakes and increase service accuracy.
- Utilized GPS systems to plan delivery routes and avoid congested areas.
- Operated delivery truck to transport goods efficiently and safely.
- Loaded and unloaded products according to company guidelines and protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries.
- Managed time efficiently by planning out daily routes ahead of time.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, lift gates and other equipment as needed.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Dnt construction
San Antonio
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Moved dirt, rocks, equipment and other materials.
- Operated loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt and concrete, and rough-grade properties.
- Controlled heavy equipment attachments.
- Located underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment from site to site.
- Pushed other equipment when extra traction and assistance was required.
- Operated bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders and backhoes.
- Took actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions.
RAIL CAR MECHANIC
Watco Companies LLC
San Antonio
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Tested air brakes using single car testers and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Completed accurate repairs by reading and interpreting technical documentation and job work orders.
- Prepared accurate and complete inspection reports and work order paperwork to fulfill recordkeeping and regulatory requirements.
- Performed static and dynamic tests on vehicles to verify operational efficiency.
LOADER OPERATOR
Tindall Corporation
San Antonio
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Communicated with batch plant manager to coordinate daily tasks.
- Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
- Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
- Followed markings and hand signals when operating heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
- Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
- Transported materials such as sand and rock around batch plant site.
- Broke concrete and asphalt using back hoe.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR
Tindall Corporation
San Antonio
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Bent, lifted, opened, and moved frozen products weighing up to 100 pounds.
HVAC INSTALLER
Jack laurence
San Antonio
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment.
- Collaborated with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations.
LUMPER
Pro labor
San Antonio
08.2004 - 03.2010
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Operated equipment such as platform rider electric pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes daily to move loads.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Built and packaged products to complete daily work orders.
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
CREW LEADER
Johnson Controls
San Antonio
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Kept projects on track by resolving employee issues and complaints.
- Reduced crew member injury statistics by instructing all employees in safe work practices.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout all phases of project completion.
Education
West Campus High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Commercial Material Transportation
- Safety
- DOT Regulations
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazmat compliance
- Route planning
- Attention to detail
- First aid and CPR training
- Fueling procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operations
- Clean driving record
- Welder
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
Certification
•Cdl
•Tanker
•Class A
- First Aid/CPR
Languages
- Bilingual
- Spanish
Timeline
Hazmat Tanker Driver(fueler)
Dnt construction
01.2023 - Current
DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER
Sygma network
06.2022 - 12.2022
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Dnt construction
09.2020 - 06.2022
RAIL CAR MECHANIC
Watco Companies LLC
04.2017 - 10.2020
LOADER OPERATOR
Tindall Corporation
06.2014 - 12.2016
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR
Tindall Corporation
01.2012 - 03.2014
HVAC INSTALLER
Jack laurence
06.2010 - 08.2011
LUMPER
Pro labor
08.2004 - 03.2010
CREW LEADER
Johnson Controls
03.2003 - 06.2004
West Campus High School