Alejandro Rios
Master Electrician
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dedicated and professional electrical contractor with a strong work ethic, committed to ensuring teams stay focused and surpass quality, performance, and safety standards. A Denver, CO electrical contractor excelling at maximizing resources and leveraging the skills of team members through innovative thinking and effective problem-solving. Demonstrated leadership in the CDOT Region 1 traffic signals department. Eager to advance career by utilizing leadership abilities and expertise as a contractor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Electrical Contractor
Rios Electric Company
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the successful completion of numerous projects by effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
- Reduced downtime for clients by promptly identifying and resolving electrical issues.
- Collaborated with general contractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into building designs.
- Optimized energy efficiency for clients by recommending and installing eco-friendly lighting solutions.
- Residential/Commercial new construction, maintenance, and service work.
Traffic Signal Technician III
City And County Of Denver
02.2023 - Current
- Supervise installation/maintenance of traffic signal equipment and electronics for City and County of Denver traffic signal assets.
- Perform preventative maintenance of City of Denver traffic signal assets.
- Coordinating and prioritizing annual maintenance of CDOT owned signals per city contract.
- Install/repair City of Denver street lighting assets as licensed electrician.
- Inspect and create electrical inspection certificates for meter pedestal installations and creating meter accounts with Xcel builders call line.
Traffic Signal/Highway Lighting Supervisor
CDOT
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised traffic Signal and highway lighting department crews for CDOT Region 1 Denver metro area.
- Managed maintenance projects along with CDOT region 1 departments preventative maintenance program and handled emergency call outs for Denver Metro CDOT traffic signal and highway lighting assets.
- Communicated regularly with CDOT engineering department in regards to completing engineering projects/work orders along with customer complaints and requests.
- Inspected contractor traffic signal and highway lighting construction projects to ensure CDOT standards and quality expectations were met.
- Created traffic control plans for crews using Rapid Plan computer program.
- Performed department purchasing with fleet and materials to fulfill shop needs.
- Managed departments fleet maintenance and repairs.
- Evaluated employee performance annually and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Coordinated and scheduled approved equipment and component training for staff as needed with constant increases in new traffic signal and street lighting technologies.
Electrical Trades II
CDOT Traffic Signals/Ramp Metering
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervise and perform Installation and repair of CDOT region 1 traffic signal and ramp metering devices
- Perform preventive maintenance of CDOT region 1 traffic signal and ramp metering devices
- Train apprentices on skills and knowledge required for traffic signal and electrical trade
- Install and repair multiple forms of detection at intersections to ensure traffic signal is working correctly based on present traffic.
- Utilize Transuite program to manage traffic signal intersections by being able to observe them and make necessary changes
- In on-call rotation where I communicate with State Patrol and other entities and respond to emergencies regarding CDOT region 1 assets.
- Occasionally assist Highway Lighting department in installation and repair of CDOT region 1 highway lighting assets including lighting and electrical at regions tunnels, highways, and buildings.
- Perform traffic control to keep all employees safe in work zone.
Highway Lighting Temp
CDOT Highway Lighting
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted department in installation and repair of all of CDOT region 1 lighting and electrical assets.
- Duties included safety spotting for equipment use. Lane closures, tunnel re-lamping, Highway lighting caissons, underground wiring and trenching.
- Equipment used includes bucket truck, pole cat, attenuator, electrical service van, trencher, fork lift, small crane, and one ton service trucks all using class B CDL.
- Tools used: conduit bender, sidewinder, drill press, grinder, electrical hand tools, multimeter, utility locator, megger, power tools, cordless tools, pneumatic air tools, safety warning devices.
Residential Wireman
Courtesy Electric
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed electrical wiring for residential new construction, electrical remodel work, and electrical residential service calls.
- My responsibilities were to supervise apprentices in making sure work was being done correctly and safely along with working next to them performing the same tasks.
- Supervised 2-3 apprentices at a time.
Residential Wireman
B&M Electric
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Performed electrical wiring for residential new construction, electrical remodel work, and electrical residential service calls.
- My responsibilities were to supervise apprentices in making sure work was being done correctly and safely along with working next to them performing the same tasks.
- Supervised 2-3 apprentices at a time.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Colorado Sate University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Prairie View High School
05.2012 - 05.2012
4 Year Trade School - Electrical
IECRM
Thornton 05.2001 -
Skills
Traffic signal/street lighting installation & troubleshooting
Traffic Control
Wiring layouts
Electrical repair
Electrical schematics
State and local codes
Safety standards and protocols
Lighting systems
Hand and power tools
Electrical power tools
Commercial and residential wiring
Staff management
Problem-Solving
Planning and Coordination
Excellent Communication
Certification
Master electrician license
Timeline
Electrical Contractor
Rios Electric Company
12.2023 - Current
IEC 4 year Electrical school completion certificate
05-2023
Traffic Signal Technician III
City And County Of Denver
02.2023 - Current
Traffic Signal/Highway Lighting Supervisor
CDOT
06.2022 - 02.2023
Master electrician license
05-2022
Electrical Trades II
CDOT Traffic Signals/Ramp Metering
06.2019 - 07.2022
Highway Lighting Temp
CDOT Highway Lighting
08.2018 - 04.2019
Residential Wireman
Courtesy Electric
04.2017 - 08.2018
Residential Wireman
B&M Electric
06.2013 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Prairie View High School
05.2012 - 05.2012
No Degree - Engineering
Colorado Sate University
05.2001 -
4 Year Trade School - Electrical
IECRM
05.2001 -
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