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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Fred Gonzalez

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator II

North County Transit District
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators and loaders to complete transit infrastructure projects.
  • Conducted pre-operational safety checks to ensure equipment compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute site preparation for construction activities effectively.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and performed routine maintenance on machinery.
  • Conduct safety briefing to ensure all safety precautions are in place

before work commences .

Heavy Equipment Operator

Naton Engineering
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete earthmoving tasks efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Executed site preparation tasks, including grading and trenching, for construction projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment usage and maximize workflow efficiency.
  • Conduct tailgate morning safety meeting
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Proficient operating Grader, scrapper, loader, skip loader,

Skid steer, heavy water tender, dozer, articulating dump truck.

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Cal Fire
04.2004 - 02.2018

To operate Bulldozer, on initial attack wildfires in steep and rugged mountainess terrain , creating fuel breaks , safety zones, secondary

containment line, grading fire roads for emergency vehicle to gain access to fire edge ,supervise hired equipment and agency dozers

as strike team leader and dozer boss for fire suppression activities.

participate in control burns, and brush reduction.

Transport heavy equipment to and from wildfires and work locations

with transport low boy. Perform a, b ,c preventive maintenance on

utility vehicles , fire engines, dozer tenders, transports, and heavy

equipment. Supervised inmate crews as needed during training and fire activities, Supervised mechanic shop for maintenance and repairs.

Performed administrative duties, work schedules, fill overtime, and vacation.

  • Led daily briefings to communicate priorities and safety updates to crew members.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
Downey, CA

General Engineering - Earth Works

Contractors State Licenses Board
Cerritos, CA
04-2006

Skills

    Certified Heavy Equipment Operator, Proficient

    with bulldozers, motor graders, loaders, backhoe,

    skid steer, skip loader, excavator, track loader,

    scraper, heavy transport, heavy water tender, articulating dump truck,

    Certified mobile crane operator, forklift certified,

    telehandler and certified scissor lift

    Safe Equipment operations, Equipment inspections

    Effective communication skills

    Reliable and trust worthy, Interpreting maps and instructions

  • Safety procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Road construction
  • Valid Driver's license class A no restrictions
  • updated and current medical card

Certification

  • Certified Initial attack fire dozer operator
  • Dozer strike team leader
  • Dozer Boss
  • Cal Fire Dozer Academy graduate

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator II

North County Transit District
03.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Naton Engineering
02.2022 - 09.2023

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Cal Fire
04.2004 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Downey High School

General Engineering - Earth Works

Contractors State Licenses Board