Frankie Flores
Los Fresnos,TX
Summary
Field operations specialist with expertise in utility vegetation management and heavy equipment operation. Proficient in equipment troubleshooting, jobsite safety, and crew coordination in challenging outdoor environments. Committed to maintaining efficient operations and equipment management, ready to contribute skills to SpaceX Starbase initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Groundsman Helper/Tree Climber/Tractor Operator
Nelson Tree Trimming and Removal Service
Dallas, TX
07.2026 - Current
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Assisted in training new tractor operators, sharing best practices and safety procedures.
- Utilized safety practices and procedures, following established rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
Groundsman Helper/Tree Climber/Tractor Operator
Sequoia Tree Expert
Midland, Texas
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Directed crew tasks across worksite operations and daily foreman assignments.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assisted with chipper operation by feeding materials, maintaining workflow on-site. under crew supervision.
- Performed minor repairs on lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment.
Education
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos , TexasSome College (No Degree) - Integrated Health Science
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TexasSkills
- Skid Steer Operator
- Jarraff Tractor Operator
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Material Handling
- Problem Solver
- Adapt quickly
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- DOT Medical Card
- Welding Certification
Accomplishments
- Certified CPR/Lifeguard
- Rope climbing technique
- Trained new employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and job site practices.
- Advanced from groundsman duties into equipment operation and crew-support responsibilities.
- Trusted to operate equipment in active utility work zones
Affiliations
- Welding training/certification
Timeline
Groundsman Helper/Tree Climber/Tractor Operator
Nelson Tree Trimming and Removal Service
07.2026 - Current
Groundsman Helper/Tree Climber/Tractor Operator
Sequoia Tree Expert
01.2026 - 07.2026
Los Fresnos High School
Some College (No Degree) - Integrated Health Science
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley