Edgar Barajas
Traffic control technician
Oakley,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level traffic technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Focused Traffic Controller with 1 1/2 years of experience. Adept at ensuring worker, driver and pedestrian safety and staying alert after long hours of work in varying weather conditions. Successful at fast and efficient sign set up and following directions with little to no supervision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Traffic Technician
Cityrise
Lodi, CA
2023.01 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
Construction Worker
A.Ramos Construction
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Remodeling homes all types of construction..
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
UPS Package Handler and delivery driver, driver Delivery Driver
UPS, Amazon
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Wear house work packing and un-packing
- Delivery
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors to provide information on delays and issues with shipments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Built strong relationships with customers and vendors through excellent customer service.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Delivery package driver, Delivery Driver
Watersavers Irrigation, Inc
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivering irrigation supplies and loading and unloading
- Driving big trucks picking up all types of pipes from manufacturer etc.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing [Number] pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Left notifications of attempted deliveries for packages requiring signatures, alerting recipients of scheduled future attempts or store location holding package for pick-up.
- Assessed customer drop-off locations to identify safest areas to leave packages, hiding packages behind pillars, beside furniture, or beneath doormats to prevent theft.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
College Degree - Automotive Technology
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA11.2016
High School Diploma -
County Day
Brentwood, CA09.2003
Skills
- Certifications and Licenses
- Traffic Direction
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Safety Regulations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Variable Message Sign Assembly Knowledge
- Traffic Safety Expert
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- National Safety Council Flagger Trained
- ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certified
- Power Saws
- Welding Equipment
- Traffic Sign Setup Knowledge
- Traffic Patterns
Accomplishments
- CDL C
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
Certification
30
OSHA 10
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Traffic Technician
Cityrise
2023.01 - Current
Construction Worker
A.Ramos Construction
02.2021 - 11.2022
UPS Package Handler and delivery driver, driver Delivery Driver
UPS, Amazon
01.2020 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2021
Delivery package driver, Delivery Driver
Watersavers Irrigation, Inc
01.2019 - 09.2020
College Degree - Automotive Technology
Contra Costa College
High School Diploma -
County Day
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