Jacob Hernandez
Oakdale,Ca.
Summary
I feel I would be an asset to your company, I am a fast learner and hard worker. I am a team player that gets along well with others. I am prompt and reliable.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition Laborer
REXTORATION WATER DAMAGE SPECIALIST
Oakdale, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy demolition equipment safely and efficiently to complete projects on schedule.
- Assisted in hazardous material removal, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to strategize demolition plans, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted site inspections to assess structural integrity and identify potential risks before demolition began.
- Trained new staff on safe operation of tools and adherence to safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Implemented waste management practices, optimizing disposal processes and reducing environmental impact.
- Monitored project progress, adapting strategies as needed to address unexpected challenges effectively.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and equipment when required, increasing overall productivity on job sites.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded and removed debris from sites to keep areas clean and avoid safety concerns.
- Proactively identified potential hazards or issues during site inspections prior to beginning demolition work, mitigating risks before they became problematic.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks, and mortar.
Owner operated
Jake’s Landscaping
San Jose, California
02.2015 - 03.2023
- This was my business, I operated it independently. Covid hit my business hard, moved with parents out of area to care for them until they were settled. I no longer have this business in San Jose, California.
- Duties/ Responsibilities and Skills:
- Picks up and removes trash off lawns as per customer’s request.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges when necessary.
- Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
- Performs other related duties as per customer’s request.
- Mow and Blow customer’s lawns.
- Planted plants per customer’s request.
- Had weekly customer appointments.
- I kept track of payable and receivables.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including power washers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other maintenance/landscaping equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools required for maintaining grounds safely.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on a timely basis.
- Excellent time management and people skills.
Stock Clerk/Fill in Cashier
Toy’s R Us
07.2011 - 01.2015
- Made sure shelves were stocked
- Filled in when needed as a cashier/customer service representative
- Unloaded trucks
- Cleaned store when needed
- Inventory specialist
- Kept detailed records of inventory
- Parking lot attendant
Warehouse Worker
Mohawk Meats
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Forklift driver
- Stocked trucks
- Packaged meats/labeled boxes
- Loaded meat into smoker
- Warehouse worker
Quizno’s Sandwiches
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Cashier
- Food preparer
- Cleaned store
- Dishwasher
- Started out as street advertiser holding sign.
Education
GED Diploma -
San Jose Conservation Corp
01-2006
Skills
- Debris removal
- Physical stamina
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Worksite preparation
- Waste disposal
- Protective equipment
Timeline
Demolition Laborer
REXTORATION WATER DAMAGE SPECIALIST
04.2023 - Current
Owner operated
Jake’s Landscaping
02.2015 - 03.2023
Stock Clerk/Fill in Cashier
Toy’s R Us
07.2011 - 01.2015
Warehouse Worker
Mohawk Meats
03.2008 - 03.2010
Quizno’s Sandwiches
01.2007 - 01.2008
GED Diploma -
San Jose Conservation Corp