Junior Valdez
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Experienced heavy equipment operator with a strong background in excavation safety, utility location, and site preparation. Skilled in equipment inspection, loader operation, and moving materials safely and efficiently. Reliable construction professional with experience in pipe laying, underground utility installation, and general site support. Strong in backfill, compaction, and equipment inspection, with a focus on safe, efficient work and strong time management. Known for problem solving and steady performance on active job sites. Skilled structural welder with experience in MIG and SAMW welding, metal cutting, and custom fabrication. Background includes commercial and residential fence and handrail work, steel assembly, and joint preparation. Brings strong spatial awareness, accuracy, and adaptability to demanding projects.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe laying and heavy equipment operator
Professional Pipeline LLC
Jonesboro, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Inspected heavy equipment before shifts for safety and service issues.
- Assisted pipeline crews with backfill, compaction, and site preparation.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Followed underground utility marks and excavation safety procedures.
welding
Tellos-Welding
Jonesboro, Georgia
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Welded structural steel components to meet design specifications at Tellos-Welding fabrication shop.
- Connected and secured structural steel members during erection and assembly for structural integrity.
- Operated MIG and SAMW welding equipment to produce high-quality custom assemblies.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Constructed commercial and residential fences and handrails effectively on various job sites.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Construction Worker
self employed
Jonesboro, Georgia
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Framed walls, floors, and roofs to create structurally sound building components.
- Measured, cut, and fitted lumber with hand and power tools.
- Mixed and poured concrete to establish durable footings and small foundations.
- Constructed walls and installed doors, windows, and siding to enhance project completion.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders on projects.
- Sorted and loaded construction materials for easy access at work sites.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean, hazard-free job areas
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA05-2024
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Excavation safety
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment inspections
- Site preparation
- Utility location
- MIG welding
- Structural welding
- Joint preparation
- Welding position proficiency
- Maintaining components
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Spatial awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Welding School Certificate
Timeline
Pipe laying and heavy equipment operator
Professional Pipeline LLC
07.2025 - Current
welding
Tellos-Welding
06.2023 - 07.2025
Construction Worker
self employed
06.2018 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School