Brandon Garza

CDL Class A driver with hands-on experience in yard operations, trailer moves, and logistics. Experienced operating yard trucks, moving and positioning trailers, drop-and-hooks, loading and unloading, forklift/material handling, and working overnight shifts in fast-paced production environments. Also experienced with 26-foot box truck deliveries and automotive paint preparation. Tanker endorsed, dependable, safety-focused, and quick to learn. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Shunt Driver at VIP Staffing (2026-06 – Present)

Yard Mule / Yard Driver — Hero Logistics (Toyota Supplier)

• Operate yard mule/yard truck to move and position approximately 30–40 trailers per shift in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Safely perform trailer moves, drop-and-hook operations, and trailer positioning throughout the facility.
• Coordinate trailer movement to support continuous production and timely loading/unloading operations.
• Conduct routine equipment and trailer inspections and report safety or mechanical issues as needed.
• Safely maneuver trailers through tight yard areas while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and other vehicles.
• Follow company, customer, and facility safety procedures while working efficiently during overnight operations.
• Maintain accurate trailer locations and communicate with yard personnel to keep operations organized and moving.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting production and time-sensitive transportation requirements.

Auto Collision Painter at medina county collision (2025-09 – 2026-06)

Automotive Painter

• Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
• Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
• Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
• Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
• Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
• Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
• Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
• Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.

Auto Painter at Mission collision center (2025-04 – 2025-09)

Automotive Painter

• Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
• Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
• Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
• Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
• Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
• Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
• Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
• Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.

Forklift Operator/Material Handler at Maruchan Inc (2024-12 – 2025-04)

Forklift Operator / Material Handler

• Operated forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Loaded and unloaded trailers efficiently while ensuring materials were handled safely and securely.
• Transported pallets, parts, and materials to designated locations using a forklift.
• Verified materials and quantities while loading and unloading shipments.
• Organized and maintained inventory in designated storage and staging areas.
• Inspected forklift equipment before operation and reported mechanical or safety issues.
• Followed proper loading procedures to ensure trailers were balanced and materials were secured.
• Worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safety.
• Communicated with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production personnel to coordinate material movement.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area and followed all company safety procedures.

Painter at medina county collision (2023-08 – 2024-12)

Automotive Painter

• Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, taping, cleaning, and properly preparing surfaces.
• Applied automotive paint, primers, sealers, and clear coats using professional painting equipment.
• Mixed and matched paint materials to achieve proper color and finish.
• Taped and masked vehicle panels, windows, trim, lights, and other areas to prevent overspray.
• Inspected finished work for coverage, color match, defects, and overall quality.
• Ordered and maintained paint, prep, masking, and other shop materials to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintained painting equipment, spray guns, work areas, and supplies.
• Performed prep and paint work while following proper safety procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
• Worked efficiently to complete multiple vehicles while maintaining quality standards.

Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator at San Antonio Staffing (2022-10 – 2023-03)

Yard Jockey / Yard Driver

• Operated a yard mule to move and position trailers throughout a busy distribution facility.
• Safely moved trailers between loading docks, staging areas, and designated yard locations.
• Performed frequent drop-and-hook operations and connected/disconnected trailers as needed.
• Maneuvered trailers in tight spaces while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and surrounding traffic.
• Communicated with dock and yard personnel to coordinate trailer movements and keep operations running efficiently.
• Performed basic equipment and trailer safety checks before operating.
• Maintained accurate trailer placement and helped keep the yard organized and operating efficiently.
• Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while following company safety procedures.
• Performed yard-driving duties prior to obtaining a CDL.

Delivery Driver at Exclusive Drivers (2022-01 – 2022-10)

Delivery Driver – 26-Foot Box Truck

• Operated a 26-foot box truck equipped with air brakes to deliver wine, whiskey, and other beverage products to customers and businesses.
• Completed approximately 30 delivery stops per day while maintaining an efficient route and schedule.
• Safely loaded, transported, and unloaded cases of beverage products.
• Handled deliveries carefully to prevent product damage and ensure accurate orders.
• Verified invoices, delivery paperwork, quantities, and customer orders at each stop.
• Provided professional customer service and obtained delivery confirmations/signatures.
• Performed pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns.
• Safely maneuvered and parked a large box truck in commercial areas, loading docks, and tight delivery locations.
• Followed all company safety procedures and applicable transportation regulations.
• Managed physically demanding work including frequent lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading throughout the workday.

Painter at Juiels auto clinic (2020-01 – 2022-01)

Automotive Paint Prepper

• Prepared vehicles and body panels for automotive paint and refinishing.
• Sanded, scuffed, cleaned, and prepped surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Masked and taped windows, trim, lights, tires, door jambs, and other areas to protect them from overspray.
• Applied primers, sealers, and other preparation materials as needed.
• Inspected vehicles for imperfections and completed necessary prep work before sending vehicles into the paint booth.
• Removed and installed trim, moldings, lights, and other components when necessary for proper preparation.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
• Assisted painters with paint preparation, material handling, and vehicle setup.
• Followed safety procedures when handling automotive paints, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Worked efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Painter/Laborer at Alamo heights collision center (2017-10 – 2019-11)

Automotive Paint Prepper

• Prepared vehicles and body panels for automotive paint and refinishing.
• Sanded, scuffed, cleaned, and prepped surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Masked and taped windows, trim, lights, tires, door jambs, and other areas to protect them from overspray.
• Applied primers, sealers, and other preparation materials as needed.
• Inspected vehicles for imperfections and completed necessary prep work before sending vehicles into the paint booth.
• Removed and installed trim, moldings, lights, and other components when necessary for proper preparation.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
• Assisted painters with paint preparation, material handling, and vehicle setup.
• Followed safety procedures when handling automotive paints, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Worked efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Prepper/buffer/ at Blanco collision center (2015-09 – 2016-12)

Automotive Prepper / Buffer

• Prepared vehicles for paint and final finishing by sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and masking surfaces.
• Taped and masked windows, trim, lights, tires, and other areas to prevent overspray.
• Buffed and polished painted surfaces to remove imperfections, scratches, and paint defects.
• Used buffers, polishers, sanders, and other automotive refinishing tools.
• Performed wet sanding and paint correction to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
• Inspected completed work for imperfections and corrected issues as needed.
• Assisted with vehicle prep, paint materials, and final detailing before vehicles were completed.
• Maintained clean work areas and properly cared for tools and equipment.
• Followed proper safety procedures when working with automotive chemicals, paints, and equipment.

High school diploma – SA Leadership Academy (2014-01 – 2014-02)