Juan Abitia
Delano Mosquito
Delano ,CA
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented technician with strong mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance skills. Proven track record in improving public health outcomes through effective pest control and compliance with safety regulations.
Work History
Technician
5 Years 3 Months- Search yards, ditches, wetlands, and containers (like buckets or tires) for water where mosquitoes lay eggs.
- Treat pools of stagnant water with larvicides to kill mosquito larvae before they grow into biting adults.
- Use backpack sprayers or truck-mounted foggers to apply adulticides on foliage and resting spots.
- Collect insect samples and monitor population levels or test for insecticide resistance.
- Talk to residents about clearing standing water and preventing pest breeding on private property.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment areas for compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated mosquito control equipment to ensure effective pest management.
- Assisted in the application of larvicides and adulticides as per established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments and service schedules to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve service delivery times.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of pest control techniques and safety standards.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding mosquito control services and solutions.
- Monitored environmental conditions to assess effectiveness of treatment strategies in various locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify breeding sites and assess treatment needs.
- Improved public health outcomes through targeted mosquito control efforts in high-risk areas.
- Reduced mosquito populations by implementing effective pest control strategies and techniques.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling.
Truck Driver
2 Months- Obtained fully unrestricted Class A license with endorsements for hazardous materials, tankers, and doubles/triples.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes to minimize delays and fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and cargo for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in weighing and sorting fruits and vegetables. Supported loading and unloading produce for transportation. Facilitated the movement of goods from storage to sales areas.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues on the road.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Water Technician
8 Years 6 Months- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently installing and maintaining water meters in residential and commercial properties.
- Reading meters around the whole city and checking for accurate numbers to submit to hand held device
- Checking well sites to make sure chlorine levels are accurate and at a good level
- Executed opening of fire hydrants throughout city to mitigate high chlorine levels in water supply.
- Operated T-bar mechanism to efficiently open and close valves throughout city infrastructure.
- Changing out meters for residents, cutting and adding pvc, making sure meter boxes are in good condition
- Operated forklift loaders and heavy machinery to support warehouse operations. Assisted in loading and unloading materials using skit steers and forklifts.
- Cutting floors open to get to water pipes to repair
- Executed spray painting of water lines on city streets to ensure clear visibility and compliance with municipal standards.
- Using a map to locate water lines and mark them on the city streets
- Digging holes with shovel and locating leaks and using vacuum pumps to take out water
- Conducted routine inspections of meters to identify leaks or malfunctions.
- Assisted in the installation and replacement of water meters as needed.
- Reduced manual reading errors by effectively using handheld devices to input data in realtime.
- Working under pressure while water lines bust and adding a closing valves to them
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Attention to detail
Customer service
Works Well Under Pressure
Multitasking and organization
Power Tools and Equipment
Mechanical Knowledge
Equipment maintenance
Customer interaction
Heavy lifting
Relationship building
Timeline
Truck Driver
Young’s Transport
02.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Technician
Delano Mosquito
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Water Technician
City of Mcfarland
02.2018 - 2020Read More
Robert F Kennedy
High School Diploma
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