Jesus Valenzuela
Slaton High School ISD
LUBBOCK,TX
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Adaptable apprentice electrician and rod buster with a strong background in safety, blueprint reading, and hands-on construction work. Experienced in troubleshooting, equipment installation, and reinforcement work. Focused on accurate results, steady teamwork, and dependable job site performance.
Work History
Rod Buster
1 Year 9 Months- Cut, bent, and positioned reinforcing steel to specifications.
- Read blueprints to place rods accurately in forms.
- Installed rebar chairs, spacers, and supports for alignment.
- Tied and secured rebar cages for concrete pours.
- Followed safety procedures while handling heavy steel materials.
- Assisted crew with lifting, moving, and staging reinforcement.
- Inspected finished placements to verify spacing and stability.
- Maintained organized work area and prepared materials for next pour.
- Secured rebar using tie wire, increasing structural integrity of reinforced concrete structures.
- Improved job site communication through effective collaboration with coworkers, engineers, and supervisors.
- Conducted regular inspections of installed rebar to identify and address any issues before concrete pouring.
- Laid out foundations accurately using measuring tapes and levels prior to beginning reinforcing work.
- Maintained a clean work site by organizing tools and materials, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Enhanced concrete reinforcement quality with precise bending and shaping of rebar according to blueprints.
- Supported overall project success through timely completion of assigned tasks within targeted deadlines.
Fourth Year Apprentice Electrician
3 Years 2 Months- Installed conduit, raceways, wiring, and equipment for classroom and facility upgrades.
- Repaired outlets, switches, fixtures, and breakers while following electrical code requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, identifying faults in wiring, lighting, panels, and circuit components.
- Troubleshot power interruptions, restoring service to minimize disruption across campus operations.
- Tested voltage, continuity, and grounding to verify safe, reliable system performance.
- Collaborated with maintenance staff on preventive upkeep for HVAC controls, motors, and related systems.
- Assisted journeyman electricians with complex projects while reinforcing safe work practices.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll 2023
Skills
Rebar installation
Rebar bending
Rebar cutting
Rebar splicing
Bar tying techniques
Concrete reinforcement
Formwork setting
Concrete pouring assistance
Rebar splicing techniques
Structural welding
Rebar tying methods
Power tool operation
Rod-bending machines
Heavy lifting
Metal fastening techniques
Site preparation
Manual bending methods
Material handling techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved Electrical Apprenticeship by completing 4 years of technical training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Rod Buster
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Fourth Year Apprentice Electrician
Slaton High School ISD
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Slaton High School
High School Diploma
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