Gabriel Armenta
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable General Construction worker with over 9 years of experience. Capable of completing physically challenging jobs safely and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Ability to learn new tasks quickly. Also, a package Handler for UPS with 5 years of experience. Well equipped at loading and unloading packages quickly and efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Construction worker
JMF Construction
02.2011 - 12.2019
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction
- Install receptacles, outlets, etc
- Framed walls
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs
- Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized
- Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards
- Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations
Yard Jockey
United Parcel Service
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Backed up trailers to assigned docks.
- Moved empty trailers to where they belong to have more space for loaded trailers.
- Performed inspections and minor repairs.
- Removed pallets from trailers to keep them clean.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Sorted items according to its destination
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
Route Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
Cerritos, CA
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Enhanced route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic regulations.
- Assisted warehouse staff in inventory management, leading to better product availability for customers on assigned routes.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance driving skills, staying informed about industry best practices and emerging technology trends.
Distribution Groundman / Electrical Craft Helper
IBEW Local 47, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Riverside, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Assisted removing old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices.
- Prep material needed for lineman or apprentice and sent up using handline or vault line.
- Tested gas tester and performed atmospheric testing before lineman enters vault.
- Used 3 way communication to acknowledge I understood
- Framed cross arms, and used basic rigging to send up crossarm to lineman or apprentice.
- TTR / Meggered overhead transformers as well as pad mounts.
- Know how to use and operate all types of hand / power tools that are fit for the job.
- Framed new poles before setting and plumbed pole once it was set.
- Make up weather heads / services.
- Know how to make up down, span, and queen posts.
- Drove out 50-60 ft poles on a trailer to designated job sites using utility bucket trucks.
- Maintained solid safety record
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Street Maintenance Worker
City Of Azusa Public Works
Azusa, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Improved street safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Increased efficiency in maintenance tasks by implementing a streamlined work schedule for the team.
- Enhanced road conditions through timely pothole repairs and asphalt patching.
- Reduced traffic disruptions by coordinating with city officials to schedule road closures during off-peak hours.
- Ensured pedestrian safety by maintaining sidewalks, crosswalks, and accessibility ramps in compliance with ADA guidelines.
- Utilized various tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, jackhammers, and heavy machinery to perform routine maintenance duties efficiently.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA2012
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA2019
Skills
License/ Certificates
- Class A CDL with no restrictions and with tanker, and doubles/ triples endorsement
- Powerline Mechanic certificate at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
- CPR/ First Aid certification from American Red Cross
- OSHA 10 ET&D
Timeline
Street Maintenance Worker
City Of Azusa Public Works
04.2024 - Current
Distribution Groundman / Electrical Craft Helper
IBEW Local 47, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
10.2020 - Current
Yard Jockey
United Parcel Service
05.2018 - 05.2019
Route Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2016 - 12.2019
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
11.2014 - 11.2019
General Construction worker
JMF Construction
02.2011 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Los Angeles Trade Technical College