Raul Bates
Whittier
Summary
Proven leader and efficient Longshoreman at Pacific Maritime Association, adept in maritime regulations compliance and heavy equipment operation. Demonstrated ability to enhance productivity by over 20% through innovative teamwork and safety improvements. Skilled in mentoring new workers and driving initiatives, showcasing exceptional physical strength and stress management capabilities. I handle stress very well, so much so that I engineered a universal lighting system that would work on any piece of machinery while doing my job.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Longshoreman
Pacific Maritime Association
09.2004 - 12.2024
- Increased productivity through effective collaboration with other longshoremen in a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated smooth sailing for vessels entering or leaving port by securing mooring lines according to established procedures.
- Supported vessel turnaround times by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics for loading and unloading activities.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations while operating heavy machinery, minimizing accidents and injuries on the job site.
- Operated different types of machinery from forklifts to container reach stacker's and utility tractors as well
- Clerical work, making sure every load was accounted for and spotted
- Directed others for health and safety
- Trained others/new workers
- Engineered a lighting system for equipment that came about for health and safety
- General Labor
Mechanic
Dryer's Grand Ice Cream
02.2002 - 08.2004
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
Education
Associates - Automotive, Diesel, Refrigeration, Hydraulic
Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ08-2002
Skills
- Maritime regulations compliance
- Physical strength
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lead by example
- Work well with others
- Driven
- I take the initiative
- ability to handle stress well
Timeline
Longshoreman
Pacific Maritime Association
09.2004 - 12.2024
Mechanic
Dryer's Grand Ice Cream
02.2002 - 08.2004
Associates - Automotive, Diesel, Refrigeration, Hydraulic
Universal Technical Institute
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