Samuel Alvarez
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Ready Mix Driver experienced with traffic laws, customer relations skills and proper concrete mixing. Excellent multitasking, communication and recordkeeping skills. Motivated to work quickly and accurately in order to achieve daily targets and satisfy customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ready Mix Driver
Vcna Prairie materials
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
- Operated ready mix trucks for timely material delivery to construction sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with dispatch for efficient routing and scheduling of deliveries.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation of materials transported.
- Collaborated with site personnel to coordinate unloading of concrete mixtures.
- Adhered to safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Washed vehicle and mixer thoroughly and removed concrete buildup.
- Cleaned trucks after each shift to maintain appearance standards.
- Drove ready-mix truck safely to job sites in a timely manner while obeying all traffic laws.
Fabrication Welder
Advantage Structures
Chicago
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components for various structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate material assembly.
- Conducted quality checks on welds to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote workplace safety.
- Used hand tools and power tools effectively for precise metal shaping and joining.
- Assisted in training new welders on safe practices and operational procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during fabrication tasks.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
Auto Body Shop Manager
The garage auto body
Chicago
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations in a busy auto body shop environment.
- Supervised team members during collision repair and restoration projects.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of parts and materials.
- Scheduled repair appointments to optimize workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on tools, safety protocols, and repair techniques.
- Assisted customers with claims processing and service inquiries effectively.
- Worked closely with customers throughout repair process to answer questions and address concerns promptly.
- Managed daily operations of the auto body shop, including customer service, scheduling appointments, and overseeing staff.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for repairs, ordering additional items as needed from vendors.
Education
Southeastern High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Concrete mixing
- CDL license proficiency
- GPS navigation expertise
- Inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Concrete mixing procedures
- Defensive driving techniques
- Safe driving practices
- Quality control
- Truck washing
- Critical thinking
- Proper lifting techniques
- Patience and perseverance
- GPS navigation proficiency
- Commercial driver's license
- Understanding of traffic laws
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Multitasking
- Specification reading
- Power tool safety
- Visual inspection
- Personal protective equipment
- Blueprints
- Job orders
- MIG welding
- Shop drawings
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Grinders
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CDL A
Timeline
Ready Mix Driver
Vcna Prairie materials
05.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Advantage Structures
02.2024 - 05.2025
Auto Body Shop Manager
The garage auto body
11.2022 - 02.2024
Southeastern High School