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Edward Castillo

Crystal City

Summary

Dynamic Ground Hand/Apprentice with extensive experience at James Powerline Construction, skilled in operating heavy machinery and ensuring safety compliance. Strong problem-solving skills combined with a commitment to transportation safety and quality assurance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ground Hand/Apprentice

James Powerline Construction
Pleasanton, Texas
09.2025 - 01.2026
  • Operated heavy machinery for cable installation and maintenance tasks.
  • Assisted in setting up work zones, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to restore power.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safe operation.

Ground Hand/Apprentice

Kvp Power
Garland, Texas
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery for cable installation and maintenance tasks.
  • Assisted in setting up work zones, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to restore power.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safe operation.
  • Assisted lineman and crew in pole change.

Ground Hand/Apprentice

Arrowhead Line
Crystal City, TX
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery for cable installation and maintenance tasks.
  • Assisted in setting up work zones, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to restore power.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safe operation.
  • Assisted lineman and crew in pole change.

QC Technician QC Lab Technician

Black Mountain Sand
Carrizo Springs, TX
04.2024 - 09.2024

• Reduced the number of non-conformance reports through effective root cause analysis and implementing appropriate corrective measures.

  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate records of test results and inspection data for reporting purposes.

Truck Driver Water Hauler

Avensis Energy Services
Carrizo Springs, TX
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Gauged water levels
  • Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading anc unloading purposes.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding sate vehicle operations.

Floor Hand

H&P Drilling
Midland, TX
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Trip in/out pipe
  • Rig maintenance
  • Rig up and down

Truck Driver Long Haul

Freight Transportation Service, Inc.
Charleston, MO
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-haul transportation of freight across various routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and delivery schedules to meet company standards.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes for timely deliveries and minimize fuel consumption.

Truck Driver Water Hauler

Basic Energy Services
Carrizo Springs, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Powerline Technician Program - Powerline Technician Program

Southwest Texas Junior College
Eagle Eagle Pass, Texas
11.2024

Professional Truck Driver - Professional Truck Driver

Southwest Texas Junior College
Eagle Pass, Texas
05.2019

Skills

  • High-level physical stamina
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Power-line technician skills
  • Commercial driving
  • Water hauling
  • Gauging
  • Tanker experience
  • Long haul driving
  • Tractor trailer operating
  • Load and unload management
  • Transportation safety
  • Cargo handling
  • Hazardous material endorsement
  • Able to abide by strict safety procedures

Timeline

Ground Hand/Apprentice

James Powerline Construction
09.2025 - 01.2026

Ground Hand/Apprentice

Kvp Power
06.2025 - 09.2025

Ground Hand/Apprentice

Arrowhead Line
03.2025 - 06.2025

QC Technician QC Lab Technician

Black Mountain Sand
04.2024 - 09.2024

Truck Driver Water Hauler

Avensis Energy Services
09.2022 - 03.2024

Floor Hand

H&P Drilling
03.2022 - 09.2022

Truck Driver Long Haul

Freight Transportation Service, Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2022

Truck Driver Water Hauler

Basic Energy Services
05.2019 - 06.2020

Powerline Technician Program - Powerline Technician Program

Southwest Texas Junior College

Professional Truck Driver - Professional Truck Driver

Southwest Texas Junior College