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Shalom Tupua

Harbor City

Summary

Hardworking professional with advanced abilities in equipment operation, car switching and machinery repair. Effectively move engines and cars around work locations to maximize schedule efficiency. Well-organized and diligent about protecting team members with good safety behaviors.

Bringing solid experience in professional roles several-year career in the field. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Communicate well with fellow workers to maintain smooth operations.

Hands-on Yard Driver experienced in safely transporting trailers to and from adjoining yard to load, unload and store product. Communicated with transport drivers to maintain safe traffic flow. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail and yard maintenance.

Reliable professional in railway operations, known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in operating various types of rail vehicles, coordinating yard activities, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work well under pressure. Excel at teamwork, adapting to changing work environments, and making informed decisions quickly to keep operations running smoothly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Yard Hostler Driver

Prologistix Staffing
Long Beach
01.2026 - Current
  • Operated yard trucks to transport trailers and containers safely.
  • Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading efficiency.
  • Inspected vehicles daily for safety compliance and functionality issues.

Yard Switcher

New Vision Staffing
Fullerton
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Operated yard trucks to move trailers between loading docks and storage areas.
  • Inspected equipment for safety compliance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely trailer arrivals and departures.
  • Monitored yard traffic to maintain safe flow of vehicles and personnel.

Yard Switcher

CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS
Carson
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted in training new employees on yard switching procedures and safety protocols.
  • Helped locate units that were sometime unable to track in system.
  • Operated yard trucks to move trailers between loading docks and storage areas.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely trailer arrivals and departures.
  • Monitored yard traffic to maintain safe flow of vehicles and personnel.

Diesel Mechanic

Transdev
Compton
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assists Class A and B Mechanics with major and minor repairs.
  • Replaces light bulbs and light assemblies on interior and exterior of vehicles; replaces dashboardgages, shocks, and steering shafts.
  • Performed PM daily and inspected the whole Bus/vehicle to make sure the bus is functioning properly.
  • Assisted with Emergency Road services. These Services include changing flat tires, jumpstarting cars, refilling radiators and taping leaky hoses, or putting a gallon of fuel into gas tanks.
  • Extremely proficient with working on tires (replacing/inspecting), leaf springs, brakes, starter, alternator, etc.

Diesel Mechanic

LADOT
Los Angeles
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on all Company vehicles such as checking and changing fluids and filter (i.e. oil, transmission, brake, power steering), lubrication of chassis, battery and wiper blade replacement, tire changes, etc.
  • Performs minor repairs on all Company vehicles and equipment including air leaks on buses.
  • Adjusts brakes and replaces brake chambers.
  • Tightens all loose nuts and bolts; torques suspension bolts.
  • Assists Class A and B Mechanics with major and minor repairs.
  • Replaces light bulbs and light assemblies on interior and exterior of vehicles; replaces dashboard gages, shocks, and steering shafts.
  • Performed PM daily and inspected the whole Bus/vehicle to make sure the bus is functioning properly.
  • Assisted with Emergency Road services. These Services include changing flat tires, jumpstarting cars, refilling radiators and taping leaky hoses, or putting a gallon of fuel into gas tanks.
  • Extremely proficient with working on tires (replacing/inspecting), leaf springs, brakes, starter, alternator, etc.

Yard Hostler

Yusen Logistics
Wilmington
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operated yard tractors to transport trailers between loading docks and parking areas.
  • Communicated with warehouse staff to streamline logistics operations effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records of trailer locations and movements throughout the yard.
  • Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency.

Yard Hostler

PARSEC
Commerce
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Driving containers to and from the train. Whether it was off loading or unloading.
  • Coordinated trailer movements to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
  • Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency.
  • Communicated with conductors and other team members to obtain and relay accurate switching information.

Education

High school diploma -

Carson high school
Carson, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

  • Pallet Jack
  • Equipment repair
  • Brake repair
  • Suspension
  • Commercial Driving
  • Electrical experience
  • Hydraulics
  • Air brake
  • Delivery driver experience
  • Electrical systems
  • Programmable logic controllers

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Yard Hostler Driver

Prologistix Staffing
01.2026 - Current

Yard Switcher

New Vision Staffing
04.2025 - 12.2025

Yard Switcher

CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS
07.2024 - 03.2025

Diesel Mechanic

Transdev
01.2024 - 06.2024

Diesel Mechanic

LADOT
06.2022 - 01.2024

Yard Hostler

Yusen Logistics
05.2021 - 06.2022

Yard Hostler

PARSEC
06.2017 - 07.2018

High school diploma -

Carson high school
09.2010 - 06.2014
Shalom Tupua