Arnulfo Cano
Uvalde,TX
Summary
Dependable heavy equipment professional with experience in forestry clearing, construction, and plant maintenance. Strong background in equipment inspection, safety compliance, and production logging. Ready to support efficient operations and reliable crew performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Pannell Co. LLC
Uvalde, Texas
11.2025 - 10.2026
- Operated mulcher equipment to efficiently clear forestry areas, enhancing site accessibility.
- Cleared brush, saplings, and debris to maintain clear access paths for ongoing operations.
- Coordinated with crew members during land clearing operations.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Adjusted mulcher controls for uneven ground and dense vegetation.
- Reported equipment issues and hazards to supervisors promptly.
- Followed employer safety rules and site traffic controls.
- Worked closely with other departments within organization for efficient completion of projects.
- Recorded data such as production levels and downtime in log books.
Laboratory Technician
Vulcan Material
Uvalde, Texas
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Tested aggregate, asphalt, and concrete samples for Vulcan Materials quality control.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Collected field samples from quarry stockpiles and plant production areas for accurate material assessment.
- Prepared specimens for gradation, moisture, and density laboratory checks.
- Calibrated lab equipment and verified testing instruments before daily use.
- Recorded test results in laboratory logs and material reports.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Communicated findings to production and quality teams for material review.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring availability to support uninterrupted lab operations.
Maintenance Welder
Martin Marietta
Uvalde, Texas
01.2007 - 04.2020
- Welded Martin Marietta quarry equipment, including crushers, conveyors, and hoppers.
- Fabricated structural steel parts for maintenance repairs and plant improvements.
- Repaired worn metal components using oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting tools.
- Inspected welding surfaces and prepared joints for safe, accurate repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production equipment and welding tools.
- Followed lockout/tagout procedures before servicing Martin Marietta mechanical systems.
- Assisted plant crews with fitting, alignment, and heavy equipment repairs.
- Ensured a safe work environment at all times by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Operated excavators, loaders, and dozers for heavy equipment projects.
- Transported dirt, rock, and materials using heavy machinery across active construction zones to support ongoing projects.
- Operated loading equipment to fill trucks with soil, gravel, and demolition debris for efficient transportation.
- Adjusted machine controls for grading, digging, and trench work.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated various shop tools such as grinders, drills, saws, shears, presses.
Education
GED -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX01-2009
Skills
- Mulcher operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Crew coordination
- Production logging
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator- liftoff
- Aerial & Scissor Lift- liftoff
- Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness - Broadway Oilfield Training
- Texas Driver's Licenses- Texas Department of Public Safety
Timeline
Foreman
Pannell Co. LLC
11.2025 - 10.2026
Laboratory Technician
Vulcan Material
07.2020 - 09.2025
Maintenance Welder
Martin Marietta
01.2007 - 04.2020
GED -
Southwest Texas Junior College