JASON FERNANDES
Lakeport,USA
Summary
Seasoned professional with nine years of experience in operating heavy equipment known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. A background in underground utilities and utility line clearance. Possess specialized skills in equipment operation, maintenance troubleshooting, and safety protocol adherence. Excels at teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Tree Equipment Operator
Mountain F. Enterprises
Lotus, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of logging and excavation equipment for emergency storm cleanup, including excavator, dozers, log skidders and forwarders.
- Operated excavators, dozers and skid steers to repair and build access roads.
- Preformed mastication projects on utility power line, right of ways, including 500KV transmission lines
- Operated heavy machinery to complete projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows and enhance productivity.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Preformed routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.
- Inspected job sites and created work plan.
- Operated on rocky and steep terrain
- Operated CDL Class A vehicles for hauling equipment and moving materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
Anvil Power - Vegetation Management
Emeryville, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Operated equipment safely, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Adhered to PG&E Safety Standards.
- Creating JSA's and briefing crew members on a daily basis.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Identified hazards on job sites and took action to mitigate to enhance safety.
- Preformed site inspections.
- Operated various logging equipment to remove plants or trees, and clear the property of debris.
- Performed limbing, bucking and tree felling.
- Winching and rigging to retrieve logs.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
- Establishes and maintains professional rapport with clients, coworkers, and management.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish project goals.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Adhered and enforced safety regulations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic initiatives that would improve productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Adhered to Forrest Practice Rules.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
Atlas Tree Service - Vegetation Management
Santa Rosa, CA
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Job duties same as Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead for Anvil Power.
Correctional Deputy
Mendocino County Sheriffs Office
Ukiah, CA
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Process/book/release inmates in custody
- Maintain safety and security of inmates while ensuring the facility remains in compliance with state Title-15 mandates
- Control and facilitate safe and efficient movement throughout the facility
- Supervise inmate workers during work details
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Respond and evaluate emergency situations and provide immediate and appropriate responses
- Searching the inmates and facility for contraband and threats to security
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Safely handcuffing, subduing and restraining persons who pose a threat to them selves or others.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
The Builders Solution
Redding, CA
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
- Adhered to safety protocols by maintaining awareness of markings, grade stakes and hand signals while operating equipment.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
- Reviewed blueprints or diagrams outlining the location of underground utilities.
- Performed pre-operational inspections on all equipment before use.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment and parts as required.
- Analyzed technical documents and executed written instructions to complete accurate production tasks.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans in case of accidents or system failures while working underground.
- Dug trenches for the installation of various types of underground utilities including electrical, sewer lines, telephone cables, water mains, storm drains.
- Digging/backfilling trenches to designated depths and meeting compaction standards.
Hazardous Waste Removal Technician
American Integrated Services
Vacaville, CA
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Obtained OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Course
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines.
- Adhered to Environmental Protection Agency rules in disposal and extraction of hazardous materials
- Ensured that appropriate personal protective equipment was available and being utilized when working with potentially dangerous substances.
- Utilized industry knowledge to identify and address contaminants, including asbestos lead, and oil.
- Developed clean-up and removal strategy for each individual case based on materials in question and available resources.
- Attended daily safety meetings to review proper handling techniques for hazardous materials.
- Completed fire debris clean ups.
- Complied with company policies, as well as federal and local requirements, to maintain team and public safety.
Hazardous Waste Removal Technician
Coleman Environmental Engineering (Construction)
Upper Lake, CA
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Two separate employments: 9/2016- 9/2017 & 2/2018-6/2019
- Job duties - Same as job description listed for American Integrated Services.
Education
Adult Corrections Academy- Class #42PC 832 Arrest Course - Adult Corrections
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA07.2021
GED - undefined
GED Testing Services
Mendocino, CA01.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Freedom Christian University
Lake County06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Mendocino Community College
Mendocino, CA01.2014
Skills
Four years in Underground Utilities work (digging/grading/backfilling)
Experience digging and installing commercial utilities such as sewer lines, water mains, power and water irrigation
Experience digging and installing leach fields and septic tanks
Cutting and setting grade
Loading trucks
Loading and unloading materials
Has CDL A license
Class A experience
Team leadership & Delegation
Site preparation
Decision-making
Communicating job statuses
Operating on rocky and steep terrains
Debris removal & land clearing
Rigging and roping
Safety inspections
Strong Intrapersonal and communication skills
Timeline
Specialized Tree Equipment Operator
Mountain F. Enterprises
07.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
Anvil Power - Vegetation Management
06.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
Atlas Tree Service - Vegetation Management
12.2021 - 06.2023
Correctional Deputy
Mendocino County Sheriffs Office
02.2020 - 11.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Lead
The Builders Solution
06.2019 - 02.2020
Hazardous Waste Removal Technician
American Integrated Services
09.2017 - 11.2017
Hazardous Waste Removal Technician
Coleman Environmental Engineering (Construction)
09.2016 - 09.2017
Adult Corrections Academy- Class #42PC 832 Arrest Course - Adult Corrections
Santa Rosa Junior College
GED - undefined
GED Testing Services
High School Diploma - undefined
Freedom Christian University
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Mendocino Community College