Aaron Sifuentes
Brawley
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Utility Worker
Otay Water District
Spring Valley
2026.01 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery, including backhoes and dump trucks, for repair and maintenance tasks.
- Operated heavy equipment to perform maintenance and repairs on water utility systems.
- Assisted in the installation and replacement of water pipelines and fixtures.
- Used various types of power tools to execute repairs and adjustments effectively.
- Organized tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure timely completion of utility assignments.
Foreman
VCI Construction, LLC
San Marcos
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Managed personnel activities across multiple construction tasks, optimizing team efficiency and project workflow.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and fostering a safe work environment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages using heavy construction techniques for rapid telecom service restoration.
- Prepared daily production reports and As-Built documentation, verifying accuracy and compliance with telecom standards.
Apprentice Lineman
HHS Construction
El Cajon
2022.02 - 2024.11
- Maintained and repaired equipment by climbing poles, ladders, and operating machinery, ensuring safety and operational integrity.
- Reached poles, towers, and other structures by employing bucket trucks, ladders, or climbing gear.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained telecom systems using hand and power tools, contributing to reliable service delivery.
- Restored functionality to damaged communication lines, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Dismantled and removed aerial, underground, and building wire to facilitate system upgrades.
Aerial Lineman Trainee
Ervin Cable Construction
Bullhead City
2021.10 - 2022.02
- Repaired major cable systems, restoring functionality by fixing broken lashings and re-sagging aerial strands.
- Executed tasks in confined spaces and at high elevations with poles and hydraulic lifts, ensuring safe operations.
- Performed maintenance on fiber optic cables to ensure optimal performance.
- Handled and maintained tools including lashers, saws, lanyards, and climbing hooks, adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Carried and maneuvered materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly, maintaining physical endurance and compliance with job requirements.
- Managed traffic control to ensure safety for crew and public during work activities.
Fabrication Worker
One World Beef
Brawley
2019.03 - 2021.07
- Led small group to ensure efficient workflow and task completion
- Lifted and transported heavy items up to 90 pounds during loading and unloading operations
- Performed 40+ hours weekly of manual labor to support production goals
Bus Boy
Brownies Diner
Brawley
2014.10 - 2015.05
- Supported inventory and stock control processes to maintain accurate stock levels
- Facilitated movement of heavy items in warehouse to streamline operations
- Cleared and cleaned tables to maintain a tidy dining environment.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages efficiently.
- Restocked utensils and napkins to ensure customer needs were met.
Education
Telecommunications Lineworker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, ID2021-01
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA2017-01
Brawley Union High School -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA2015-01
Skills
- Utility repair
- Service line installation
- Utility maintenance
- Emergency response
- Confined space operations
- Safety inspections
- Fall protection
- Site safety awareness
- Equipment operation
- Ground maintenance
- Engineering plan interpretation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- First AID
- Digger Derrick Certification
- Aerial Lift Certification
- CPR
- Pole Top & Bucket Truck Certification
- Altect NIAD
- Class A License
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Skills Highlight
- Read and Interpret Engineering Plans/ Work Orders
- Advanced Climbing
- Rigging for Telecommunications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Work unscheduled hours as needed, including emergencies
- OSHA 10-Hour ET&D
Timeline
Utility Worker
Otay Water District
2026.01 - Current
Foreman
VCI Construction, LLC
2024.11 - 2026.01
Apprentice Lineman
HHS Construction
2022.02 - 2024.11
Aerial Lineman Trainee
Ervin Cable Construction
2021.10 - 2022.02
Fabrication Worker
One World Beef
2019.03 - 2021.07
Bus Boy
Brownies Diner
2014.10 - 2015.05
Telecommunications Lineworker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Imperial Valley College
Brawley Union High School -
Brawley Union High School