JUSTIN JONES
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated safety professional with OSHA 30 certification, HAZWOPER completion before hire date, and extensive experience across industrial, behavioral health, and warehouse environments. Strong background in hazard identification, equipment operation, incident prevention, crisis management, documentation, and maintaining OSHA-compliant worksites. Known for calm decision-making, reliability, and a commitment to building strong safety cultures. Seeking a Field Safety, Safety Technician, or Safety Coordinator position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician / Safety-Focused Operator
Rain for Rent
Bakersfield, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Operate forklifts and yard equipment to safely move pipe, lay-flat hose, and fittings.
- Perform daily equipment safety checks; enforce OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance.
- Participate in JSAs, near-miss reporting, and hazard identification.
- Assist with fusing operations, pipe installation, load securement, and site control.
- Maintain a zero-incident record using strong PPE and situational awareness practices.
Behavioral Health Technician
Sol Vista Health
Cañon City, CO
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured patient and staff safety in high-stress behavioral environments.
- De-escalated crises and responded to unsafe behaviors.
- Conducted safety checks, documented incidents, and followed strict compliance protocols.
- Strengthened communication, observation, and risk-assessment skills essential in safety roles.
Residential Youth Counselor
New Horizon Youth & Family Services
Cañon City, CO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised youth in a treatment setting while enforcing safety protocols.
- Performed room checks, walkthroughs, and behavioral monitoring.
- Led crisis interventions with calm, clear communication.
- Completed accurate logs, behavior reports, and incident documentation.
Receiving Manager / Yard Lead
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company
Bakersfield, CA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed receiving operations in a high-volume lumber yard.
- Operated forklifts and heavy equipment for unloading and material movement.
- Achieved five years with zero lost-time incidents.
- Conducted equipment inspections and trained staff on safe operations.
Education
A.S. - Mathematics & Science
Taft College
Taft, CA01.2015
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Field operations
- Professional communication
- Data collection
- Root-cause analysis
- Conflict management
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health – Completed 2025
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification - Completed 2025
- Forklift Operator Certified (Counterbalance, pallet jack, yard lift, Telehandler)
- CPR / First Aid / AED – In progress
Timeline
Field Technician / Safety-Focused Operator
Rain for Rent
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Sol Vista Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Residential Youth Counselor
New Horizon Youth & Family Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
Receiving Manager / Yard Lead
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company
01.2015 - 01.2020
A.S. - Mathematics & Science
Taft College