Gonzalo Figueroa
Livingston,CA
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, Rough terrain forklifts, dump trucks,and off-road trucks. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Dependable professional with general knowledge of equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
Ballico, California
05.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner for projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Pesticide Applicator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
Ballico, California
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment, vehicles and personal protective equipment prior to use.
- Mixed and applied pesticides according to label instructions, safety protocols and applicable regulations.
- Calibrated, operated and maintained application equipment in a safe manner.
- Identified pests by visual inspection or through the use of traps or other sampling techniques.
- Adhered to state laws governing the proper storage, handling and disposal of pesticides.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
Ballico, CA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Operating heavy machinery to harvest strawberry plants.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Education
Mechanized AG Certificate -
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, CA06-2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Repair and Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Valid Driver's License
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Safe Equipment Operation
- First Aid Training
- Team Leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety regulation compliance
- Following Directions
- Maintenance duties
References
- Erika Pulido,Sierra Cascade Nursery-Human Resources Manager
- 📞 209-201-1950
- Christian Figueroa,Sierra Cascade Nursery- Human Resources Representative
- 📞209-534-7338
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
05.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
11.2022 - 03.2023
Pesticide Applicator
Sierra Cascade Nursery
06.2022 - 08.2023
Mechanized AG Certificate -
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School