Jose Antonio Torres Jr.
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional teamwork skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Weed Abatement Worker
LA Country Agricultural Commissioner Weights and M
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Inspects properties by walking the site and gathering information about the site from maps and other resources, and identifying hazards in order to determine the extent of the work to be done, to prevent damage and injuries, the resources needed to perform the work, and to ensure the accuracy of cost estimates.
- Leads a crew of workers by providing direction to crew members, monitoring and coordinating the crew members’ work to ensure they efficiently and effectively clear properties of grass, weeds, brush, rubbish, and other combustible materials.
- Promotes established safety practices and procedures by setting a personal example and communicating departmental rules and procedures and other safety regulations in order to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Oversees weed, brush, and rubbish clearing operations performed by vendors by coordinating their work activities and evaluating their performance in order to ensure that the work they perform on behalf of the County of Los Angeles conforms to agreed upon contract standards and requirements.
- Prepares written reports in order to document all work performed, required photographs, hours worked by self and crew members, and costs involved in completing the work.
FTO-EMT (Field Training Officer EMT)
Emergency-1 Response
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and EMT crew.
- Evaluates patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Remains level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Conducts field training for new EMTs, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
LA County Parks and Recreation - Deane Dana
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
Education
Associate of Science - Wildland Resources And Forestry
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection Administration & Technology
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01-2021
Associate of Arts - Fire Technology
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA01-2019
Skills
- Site Inspection
- Regulatory and Safety Compliance
- Report Preparation & Analysis
- Hazard Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Overseeing Work Crews
- Effective Communication
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Senior Weed Abatement Worker
LA Country Agricultural Commissioner Weights and M
10.2023 - Current
FTO-EMT (Field Training Officer EMT)
Emergency-1 Response
04.2023 - Current
Grounds Maintenance Worker
LA County Parks and Recreation - Deane Dana
03.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Wildland Resources And Forestry
Citrus College
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection Administration & Technology
Cal State Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Fire Technology
East Los Angeles College
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