Jose Ornelas
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced team member knowledgeable about handling wide range of upkeep, repair and routine tasks. Highly adaptable and competent in learning new tasks quickly to maximize productivity. Dedicated to outperforming expectations and working hard at all jobs within a safe matter.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gas utility worker
City Of Long Beach Gas & Oil
Long Beach, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Operated hand tools and equipment for gas line maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in pipeline inspections and repairs to ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted routine checks on gas meters and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Install, operate, maintain and repair tapping and pressure control equipment
Water utility worker
City Of Orange
Orange, California
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Operated heavy machinery, including backhoes and dump trucks.
- Repaired water main and service leaks with the use of various hand tools
- Worked with standby program always willing to be called for work
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Inspected fire hydrants and performed repairs as needed.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
Fire protection sprinkler pipe fitter
Local 709
Whittier, California
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Installed sprinkler systems according to local codes and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex piping layouts efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine layout of pipes and fixtures.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Education
Grade D1 - Water Distribution Operator
State of California State Water Resources Control Board
01.2024 - 09.2025
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CASkills
- Water distribution
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Hand tool proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliable
- Disciplined
- Motivated
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- CDL A
- D1 water distribution cert
- Operate equipment
Timeline
Gas utility worker
City Of Long Beach Gas & Oil
07.2024 - Current
Grade D1 - Water Distribution Operator
State of California State Water Resources Control Board
01.2024 - 09.2025
Water utility worker
City Of Orange
04.2023 - 07.2024
Fire protection sprinkler pipe fitter
Local 709
10.2020 - 04.2023
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School