Walter Rodriguez
2259 Seven Oaks Dr, St. Cloud ,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
SRM Concrete
Orlando, FL
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Loader operator
- Skeed steer operator
- Back hoe operator
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
Driver Trainer
Maschmeyer Concrete
Orlando, FL
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted total of Number miles of training with each driver.
- Enhanced driver safety by conducting thorough training sessions on defensive driving techniques.
- Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
- Provided detailed reports on driver progress to management, supporting informed decisions regarding staffing needs and promotions.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Established a positive learning environment, fostering open communication between trainers and trainees.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Loader operator back up
- Plant Manager office back up
- Cement tanker back up driver
Truck Driver
Taylor Farms Foodservice
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
Dump Truck Driver
Guati Trucking
Orlando, FL
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and traffic regulations during transport.
- Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger.
- Improved job site productivity by efficiently delivering construction materials such as sand, gravel, and soil.
- Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.
- Drove Number-ton capacity vehicles transporting Type materials for construction projects.
- Maximized fuel efficiency by carefully planning routes that optimized travel time and minimized idle periods during deliveries.
- Monitored loading of Type materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on dump truck equipment.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
Delivery Driver
Arizona Beverages
Orlando, FL
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Truck Driver
Genesis Logistics
Lakeland, FL
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- 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.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Increased efficiency in loading and unloading processes, utilizing proper equipment handling techniques.
Education
Jardines De Ponce High School
Ponce, PRBachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Keiser University
OrlandoBachelor Of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University
Ponce, PRSkills
- Loader Operator Cat 950m, Komatsu 475
- Backhoe Operator
- Dry Material Tanker Operator
- Skeed Steer Operator
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Operations Management
- Production Scheduling
- Scheduling
- Work Delegation
- Team Management
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Operation
- KPI Tracking
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plant Manager
SRM Concrete
04.2023 - 10.2024
Driver Trainer
Maschmeyer Concrete
02.2020 - 06.2023
Truck Driver
Taylor Farms Foodservice
10.2018 - 01.2020
Dump Truck Driver
Guati Trucking
03.2016 - 10.2018
Delivery Driver
Arizona Beverages
03.2015 - 03.2016
Truck Driver
Genesis Logistics
03.2014 - 03.2015
Jardines De Ponce High School
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Keiser University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University