Erik Garcia
Houston,TX
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Unique Landscaping & Fencing
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Used equipment to construct entry control points, drainages, berms, and other means of dirt work.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines.
Crew Team Member
Camarata Masonry
09.2015 - 01.2023
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Crew Team Member
MEMCO Staffing
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinary.
- Inspected quality of work daily to maintain project momentum and meet specifications.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Education
No Degree -
Eisenhower High School
Houston, TX2010
Skills
- Heavy Equipment operations
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Front end loader operations
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Daily equipment inspections
- Heavy Lifting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Materials Movement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Communicating Job Status
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Conducted multiple projects as head chief of operations with heavy equipment.
- Supervised team of 2-6 staff members.
Skills
Heavy equipment, team leading, dispatching, quality control,problem solving,adaptability,flexibility,organizational skills
Timeline
Crew Leader
Unique Landscaping & Fencing
02.2023 - 03.2024
Crew Team Member
Camarata Masonry
09.2015 - 01.2023
Crew Team Member
MEMCO Staffing
01.2013 - 07.2015
No Degree -
Eisenhower High School