RUBEN GARDEA
**** ****** **., ** ****, TX *****
Phone: 804-***-****
Email: *****.*.******@*******.***
Objective
To work for a company that can use a reliable, dedicated, and skilled individual who wants to work full-time as a Diesel Mechanic or Truck Driver.
Ability Summary
Bilingual Customer Support
Team Player
Responsible
Efficient
Flexible
Problem-Solver
Work well under pressure
Employment History
05/2022 - 02/2023
Local Truck Driver
Socorro Iron & Metal, El Paso, TX
Delivery of recyclable scrap metal from junkyards to recycling companies. Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures. Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions. Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles. Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded. Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
02/2009 - 02/2021
Transportation Specialist
US Army National Guard, El Paso, TX
Supervise and operate wheeled vehicles over all types of terrain to safely transport cargo, troops, and provide advanced mobility on all missions. Manage loading, unloading, and report any vehicle problems or damage. Assist in organizing convoys, dispatch vehicles, verify vehicle logbooks, compile time, mileage, and load data, and perform self-recovery operations. Operate all wheeled vehicles and equipment over rough terrain and roadways in support of combat operations.
05/2020 - 10/2020
OTR Truck Driver
Russell Transport Inc, El Paso, TX
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
08/2018 - 05/2019
OTR Truck Driver
Valdoz Trucking, El Paso, TX
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.
03/2017 - 08/2018
OTR Truck Driver
FMP Trucking, Odessa, TX
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or cover.
08/2017 - 03/2018
Local Truck Driver
Frac Tech Services, Odessa, TX
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles. Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers. Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition. Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions. Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles. Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
10/2016 - 04/2017
OTR Truck Driver
Valdoz Trucking, El Paso, TX
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or cover.
01/2016 - 06/2016
Music DJ
JEDJO Inc., El Paso, TX
Manage music for a wide variety of audiences and events, working at radio stations, nightclubs or independent music events.
08/2014 - 05/2015
OTR Truck Driver
Central Oregon Truck Company, Redmond, OR
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or cover.
02/2014 - 06/2014
Over the Road Van Driver
E.J. Madison, El Paso, TX
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
05/2013 - 09/2013
Over the Road Flatbed Driver
Western Express, Nashville, TN
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
03/2013 - 05/2013
Mover/ Truck Driver/ Forklift Operator
Armstrong Moving & Storage, El Paso, TX
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers. Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition. Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions. Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles. Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
06/1999 - 02/2004
Cavalry Scout
United States Army, Baumholder, Germany
Performs duties as crewmember, operates, and performs operator maintenance on scout vehicles. Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Vehicle, and Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, crew-served weapons, and communications equipment. Loads, clears, and fires individual and crew-served weapons. Operates and performs operator maintenance on wheeled vehicles. Assists in the recovery of wheeled and tracked vehicles. Secures, prepares, and stows ammunition on scout vehicles. Performs mounted and dismounted navigation. Serves as member of observation and listening post. Gathers and reports information on terrain features and enemy strength, disposition, and equipment. Applies principles of except and evasion. Collects data for the classification of routes, fords, tunnels, and bridges. Performs dismounted patrols Employs principles of cover and concealment and camouflage. Assists with construction of light field fortifications, laying and removal of mines, and emplacing demolitions. Performs dismounted patrols. Requests and adjusts indirect fire. Supervises scout vehicle crew, cavalry fighting vehicle crew, and M551A1 crew. Supervises operator maintenance of tracked and wheeled scout vehicles and individual and crew-served weapons. Selects, organizes, and supervises scout vehicle recovery operations. Trains scout vehicle crew. Supervises request, receipt, storage, and issue of ammunition. Leads scout vehicle crew and assists in leading scout squad. Serves as gunner, on CFV, ITV, TOW jeep, HMMWV, and M551A1. *2003-2004 Combat Tour Operation Iraqi Freedom
Education History
Diesel Technology
Associate's Degree
Southwest University, El Paso, TX
Basics
1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School
El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX
Detailed References
Abraham Duran, Business Owner/Manager