RICARDO LEZAMA
Hollister
Summary
Accomplished truck driver with extensive experience at Kawahara Nurseries, skilled in heavy equipment operation and route planning. Proven track record of ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Dependable team leader who trained new truckers and consistently demonstrated critical thinking in challenging situations. Committed to excellence in customer service and operational efficiency. I take pride in doing my best.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
KAWAHARA NURSURIES
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected loads to ensure that cargo was secure.
- loaded and unloaded containers filled with wood, metals, garbage, dirt, plants, tractors on a flat bed
- i would ensure all safety latches were in place, the doors were securely shut and the bars and all external things were put in a safe place when driving.
- Respected the speed limit
- Moving pallets and ensuring its tied down properly
- Checked all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, providing courteous assistance to clients at all times.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle before each shift and reported any discrepancies to supervisor.
- Respected my supervisors and co-workers
Truck Driver
KAWAHARA NURSURIES
01.2021 - Current
- 28ft, 38ft, 48ft, 53ft, doubles, experiance.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by following designated routes and adhering to scheduled arrival times.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision for extended periods of time.
- Logged vehicle mileage and fuel usage and submitted reports to supervisors.
- Safely operated a tractor-trailer to transport materials over long distances.
- Completed pre-trip inspections in accordance with ELD compliance
- Using a Lift Gate, safely loaded and unloaded racks to Costco's, Home Depot, Green acres, outdoor supply hardware, nurseries, & loading docks
- A TEAM LEADER / TRAINER for new aspiring truckers of the company.
- DUMP TRUCK driver of the company for over a year, moving containers and metals, wood, garbage to the dump or other assigned places
- DOUBLE TRAILERS, connecting and disconnecting/ swapping them when necessary & safely put it back together
- Obtained receipts and signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services.
Forklift Operator
OLAM SVI
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Trained new operators on safe driving techniques and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of all orders by verifying item numbers prior to loading onto truck or trailer.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Reported any damaged products or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or manager.
- Transported materials and equipment to production work stations.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other transport vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL
Hollister, CASkills
- GPS navigation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Route planning
- Critical thinking
- Heavy lifting
- Dependable and cooperative
Accomplishments
- doubles and triples
- Leader/Trainer
- CDL CLASS A
- Dump truck operator
Certification
- Truck driver License
- Forklift license
DOUBLES AND TRIPLES
- Safely connect and disconnect dolly
- ensure all air lines, chains, connections , airways are secure, no leaks
- Careful when turning and always using common sense
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver
KAWAHARA NURSURIES
06.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
KAWAHARA NURSURIES
01.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
OLAM SVI
04.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL
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