Fabian Gonzalez
Rock Island County Highway Department
Moline,IL
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Language
32
years of professional experience
Dedicated truck driver with expertise in defensive driving and equipment operation. Committed to ensuring safety and compliance in challenging environments, delivering reliable service across road maintenance and construction projects.
Work History
Truck Driver Laborer
22 Years 8 Months- Operated heavy-duty trucks and equipment for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient transportation of materials and supplies.
- Assisted in the implementation of best practices for traffic control during roadwork activities.
- Worked through each winter season on snow removal using tandem trucks with front plows and side wings
- Prepared to work long hours during the winter storms
- Adept at tree trimming and removal
- Did cold patching of County roads
- Did shoulder rocking
- Computer operator experience, making highway signs
Arborist
9 Years 6 Months- Executed precise pruning techniques to enhance tree structure and aesthetics.
- Developed and implemented safe tree removal strategies minimizing environmental impact.
- Trained junior arborists in best practices for equipment use and safety protocols.
- Oversaw operation of advanced climbing gear and rigging systems for efficient service delivery.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Skills
Professional conduct
Physical endurance
Defensive driving techniques
Emergency readiness
Route planning expertise
Mechanical repair
Hazardous materials handling
Equipment inspection
Basic mechanical repair
Class A license
Emergency response readiness
Boom Truck operation
Reliability
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Detail orientation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver Laborer
Rock Island County Highway Department
12.2003 - CurrentRead More
Arborist
Wrights Tree Service
06.1994 - 12.2003Read More
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
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