Jonathan Ruvalcaba
Grand Terrace,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cell Tower Technician• Telecommunications Foreman/Construction manager
Veltel Infrastructure / Turf Vendor Mastec
, Arizona
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Perform and supervised various projects, new site builds, Cell site modifications, small cell deployment, and Antenna, cable installation & mount swaps.
- Responsible for weekly operations including daily and safety reports, mitigating any potential hazards, coaching, training, and onboarding new employees.
- Curated and maintained quarterly schedules to ensure organizational goals and objectives were achieved.
- Safely operated mobile equipment such as Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Telescopic boom lift, Telehandler, Scissor lift, and ATV vehicles.
- Climbing 100’+ towers in Arizona. Submit all close out forms and photos to Mastec. Ensure Safety Compliance perform Safety Audits.
- Perform and manage special projects, concrete repair, new site builds and expansions. Schedule inspections and perform site walk visits with Mastec.
Cell Tower Technician• Telecommunications Foreman/Construction manager
Bechtel Infrastructure
, California
01.2015 - 02.2024
- Responsible for everyday operations including completing job safety reports, completing and submitting close out packages, daily progress reports, attendance reports, and building and construction tasks, all while ensuring deadlines are met in a safe and timely manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and upgrades on towers, rooftops, confined spaces, and stealth sites. 4 and 5G upgrade install for all sites. Coax, Fibers, powers, grounds, transport cables, ethernet cables, telco, and cat 6 installs. Dressing in all cables and labeling per specs. Splicing coax and ethernet connectors. Working with -48vv and +24v power. Use computers with different software programs to submit and complete all projects.
- Member of Bechtel’s 'Tiger Team' assigned to troubleshoot (Antennas, TMA’s, RRHS, Combiners, RF jumpers, Alarming, VSWR, RSSI, PIM) to ensure that sites are restored and operational. Anritsu tool, loads, and pim blankets are used to resolve issues. 90% of work perform at heights, 50’ +.
- Effectively able to communicate construction drawings, RFDS, blueprints, BP’s, power calculation, method of procedures and other relevant documents needed on site for construction to all crew members, client’s, city inspectors, environmental, safety inspectors, and support team.
- Perform visual/video quality audits after project completion, proficient with installation of Antennas, ground kits, Ret systems, rigging, GPS antenna alignment.
- Effectively perform pre-cons for upcoming sites and site survey, up to 2 weeks in advance. Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Installation of shelters, power plants, battery racks, Antennas, RRU’s, combiners, BBU’s, XMU’ and installation of structural integrity upgrade of steel frames.
- Trained and certified in CPR, First Aid, Tower rescue, NWSA, TT1, OSHA 10, and OSHA 30. Aerial lift mobile equipment certified, scissor lift and forklift driver. Trained and competent with the use of all hand tools, electric tools, corded tools, Antenna rooster head’s, winch, and Capstan.
- Responsibilities include painting, drilling, landscaping, installing FRP walls and angle iron, fabricating brackets, and steel.
Low Voltage Cable Technician / climber• Foreman
Pro-comm
05.2000 - 04.2005
- Perform all in-house installation, including and not limited to transformers, Receivers, Splitters, Coax lines. Spliced and made connectors for all installed coax and cat 5 lines. Installed main fiber optic trunks, able to read and follow blueprints. Off-site installations used heavy equipment for trench digging for underground installs.
- Tested network cables upon installation and completed troubleshooting to ensure reliable data transmission.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunications
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Data management
- Remote office availability
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Troubleshooting
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision and leadership
- Team management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- MEWP Equipment operation
- Organization and time management
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Excellent communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Certification
- NWSA TTT1
- Osha 10, Osha 30
- First aid & CPR
- Climb & Rescue
- Crane Signaling and Communications
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Ladder Safety
- Heat and Cold Stress
- MEWP Equipment Safe Operation
- RF Awareness
- Lockout/Tagout
- Hazzard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- Pro Core
Timeline
Cell Tower Technician• Telecommunications Foreman/Construction manager
Veltel Infrastructure / Turf Vendor Mastec
03.2024 - 03.2026
Cell Tower Technician• Telecommunications Foreman/Construction manager
Bechtel Infrastructure
01.2015 - 02.2024
Low Voltage Cable Technician / climber• Foreman
Pro-comm
05.2000 - 04.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunications
Los Angeles Trade Technical College