Jaime Gonzales Jr
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Safety-focused utility field professional with over 13 years of experience in industrial municipal construction and utility operations. Currently serving as a traffic control utility worker at Pacific Gas and Electric, ensuring safe work zones and adherence to safety protocols. Holds a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, skilled in heavy equipment operation, inspections, troubleshooting, and emergency response. Recognized for strong safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, and effective leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Control Flagger
Pacific Gas & Electric
05.2024 - Current
- Perform traffic control operations in accordance with the California MUTCD, PG&E standards, and all applicable safety regulations.
- Assist gas crews with utility work, manual labor and excavations
- Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control zones for utility construction, maintenance, and emergency response work.
- Safely direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic around active utility work zones while maintaining public and crew safety.
- Operate and transport traffic control equipment, signs, arrow boards, message boards, and work vehicles.
- Perform daily inspections of traffic control equipment and company vehicles to ensure safe operating condition.
- Coordinate closely with Utility Workers, Equipment Operators, Line Crews, Gas Crews, and contractors to support scheduled and emergency field operations.
- Conduct job site hazard assessments and identify unsafe conditions before and during work activities.
- Work safely around energized electrical facilities, underground utilities, heavy equipment, and active construction zones while following all PG&E safety procedures.
- Respond to emergency outages, storm restoration, and after-hours callouts requiring rapid deployment and safe traffic management.
- Maintain a strong safety record while working in high-traffic, high-risk environments under changing weather and road conditions.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator
City of Bakersfield
02.2016 - 05.2024
- Operated heavy commercial equipment including roll-off trucks, grapple trucks, front loaders, side loaders, walking floor trailers, dump trucks, water trucks, and other specialized equipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and DOT compliance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and coordinated repairs to maximize equipment availability.
- Trained and mentored new operators on equipment operation, safety procedures, and City policies.
- Led weekend refuse collection operations., and led a crew of 15-20
- Operated grinders, compost turners, trommel screens, and other material handling equipment.
- Worked safely around heavy equipment while identifying and correcting workplace hazards.
- Utilized Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Responded to customer concerns and coordinated with supervisors to resolve field issues efficiently.
Driver
K&I Transportation Services
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Operate commercial vehicles with walking floor trailers
- Haul various materials such as wood chips , compost, trash, green waste to customer sites
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
DRIVER / LEAD SAFETY COACH
KVS Transportation
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Led team of 3 safety coaches to assure we met monthly goals
- Performed Behavior Based Safety observations on workforce
- Coach and Corrected at-risk behavior observed
- Performed audits on field equipment
- Reported and communicated results with Field supervisors, HSE staff and local management
- Created PowerPoint training presentations
- Conducted weekly safety meetings
- Drove Tanker Trailer with hazardous materials, water, or mud depending on customer needs
- Treated wells, performed equipments washouts
- Drove and operated Roll off trucks
OPERATOR / FIELD SAFETY
Halliburton
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated tanker trailers, cranes, roll-off trucks and heavy equipment in oilfield operations.
- Conducted equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Performed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and daily safety meetings.
- Ensured compliance with company and OSHA safety requirements.
- Performed equipment troubleshooting and field repairs.
- Worked safely around high-pressure pumping systems and hazardous materials.
- Conducted on site safety audits
Education
Fire Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma - General
Kern High School District
Bakersfield, CA2006
Skills
- Class A CDL - Tanker Endorsement
- Ability to adapt to change efficiently
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety Procedures
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Job Site Safety
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hazard recognition
- Construction and Field Operations
Certification
- Safety And Risk Management Certificate - Cal State University Bakersfield
Timeline
Traffic Control Flagger
Pacific Gas & Electric
05.2024 - Current
Driver
K&I Transportation Services
02.2017 - 12.2019
Solid Waste Equipment Operator
City of Bakersfield
02.2016 - 05.2024
DRIVER / LEAD SAFETY COACH
KVS Transportation
06.2013 - 02.2016
OPERATOR / FIELD SAFETY
Halliburton
06.2010 - 06.2013
High School Diploma - General
Kern High School District
Fire Technology
Bakersfield College