Jason Engstrom

• I am currently overseeing the Caminito septimo and Woodlake Project consisting of Slope re-stabilization with Geo grid every 2', retaining walls, storm drains and a mini pump station for ground water.
• Oversaw many of single home and small subdivision Projects consisting of water, sewer, storm drain and road paving.
• Operate Heavy Equipment including but not limited to: backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, track loader, wheel loader, skid steer, and forklift.
• Operate specialty equipment including but not limited to: arc welder, transit & laser and pipe fusing machine.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and monthly progress report meetings.
• Work with surveyors to ensure that projects are staked out ahead of schedule.
• Ensure that all backfilled material passes compaction test on first attempt.
• Maintained equipment in good working order by performing routine maintenance.
• Use advanced skills in diesel mechanics & hydraulics to repair equipment as necessary.
• Located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations.
• Installed sediment traps, erosion control devices and ensured vegetation upon completion.
• Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
• Train and supervise all crew members.
• Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction workers.

Worked as a Wet Utilities Foreman on multiple public works projects including:

• City of Carlsbad storm drain improvement project on Madison st. Consisted of: 18" Rcp storm drain installation. Potholing existing utilities by hand to verify elevations. Installed 2 curb inlets. 2 A-4 clean outs. Help SDGE relocate a power line that interfered with our storm drain.
• City of Carlsbad storm drain Major drainage channel. Off of La Costa ave. Demoed and re-Graded channel. Installed weep holes, head walls. Also Re-stabilized part of slope above job.
• Sycamore Canyon Apartments: In Riverside, Consisted of various sized Hdpe storm drain, Various size sdr35 sewer line, Various sized dr14/c900 water line and fire line. Installed two 22' deep manholes, Also installed the second largest bio basin with liner in california.
• City of Orange sewer rehab project: This job consisted or removal of old clay sewer line and replacing with new clay line. Sewer was active at time of work so we had to use bypass plugs and pumps while work was done. At end of day trenches had to be backfilled and cold patched. I also base paved all trenches.
• Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
• I also completed many other public works jobs for this company during my employment there.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
• Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.