Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

David Bojorquez

Summary

Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged my expertise in process improvement and customer relations at Kern County Public Works to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. My tenure is marked by mentoring staff, spearheading safety initiatives, and significantly improving machinery maintenance protocols, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and leadership.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CPO-Wastewater Specialist 2

Kern County Public Works
Bakersfield, CA
10.2009 - Current

Supervises and evaluates the operations of wastewater treatment plants;

  • Reviews and reports wastewater monitoring reports required by the State;
  • Ensures effective preventive maintenance and repair of sewer systems;
  • Performs in-plant treatment process, regulatory sampling and testing; conducts complex technical calculations;
  • Coordinates plant operations with laboratory operations, discharge monitoring and regulatory compliance;
  • Assists in long-term planning and recommends capitol expenditures, major improvements or maintenance projects;
  • Recommends capitol expenditures, major improvements, treatment plant repair projects;
  • Implements procedures to ensure compliance with Permit Required Confined Space Entry, Accident and Illness Prevention programs, and safety programs in wastewater facilities;
  • Prepares budget estimates; monitors and approves expenditures for supplies;
  • Oversees and performs treatment plant preventative maintenance; determines the need for repairs, and performs or arranges for repairs;
  • Assists in long-term planning;
  • Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of wastewater treatment plant operators;
  • Mentors staff and provides training programs;
  • Assists in establishing safety goals, and methods for measuring the effectiveness of safety programs;
  • Prepares for and facilitate, departmental safety meetings;
  • Conducts safety training modules on various topics including; driving, OSHA required forklift operation, lifting, operating hand tools, fire safety, hazardous materials, and other topics as necessary;
  • Develops and maintains customer-oriented operations.

Packaging Machine Operator

Frito-Lay
Bakersfield, CA
01.1995 - 10.2009
  • Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
  • Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
  • Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
  • Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Documentation Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Process Improvement

Certification

  • Licensed Aquatic Facility Operator awarded by NRPA.
  • Qualified Applicator Certificate awarded by DPR.
  • Sub Category A-residential, industrial, and institutional.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CPO-Wastewater Specialist 2

Kern County Public Works
10.2009 - Current

Packaging Machine Operator

Frito-Lay
01.1995 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

East Bakersfield High School
David Bojorquez