Kevin Orozco Garcia
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with a robust background in various hands-on roles, including significant experience at Texas Hydrant Services. Excelled in strategic problem analysis and team leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Bilingual with a proven track record of adapting swiftly to change, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Texas Hydrant Services
Baytown, TX
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Fire hydrant flow testing is conducted to ensure adequate water pressure and flow are available for firefighting operations.
- Installation involves connecting a hydrant to the municipal water supply, ensuring it's accessible for firefighters, and meeting safety and code requirements.
- Conducted operational maintenance by replacing defective rods.
- Responsible for inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and checking the movement of nozzles, pumper caps, bonnets, and a variety of fire hydrants, and valves throughout the water distribution system.
- Applied accurate paint coating to ensure proper maintenance of fire hydrants.
John Norris Foundation Repair
Kansas, MO
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Constructed new structures by building on existing foundations.
- Reinforced structural foundation using piers and pilings to elevate affected sections.
- Averted water intrusions to minimize future damage.
- Removal of debris, materials from crawlspaces, and basements.
- Digging holes and tunnel shafts.
- Breaking and removing concrete, as well as mixing and pouring concrete.
- Loading and unloading heavy equipment and machinery.
Residential Remodeler
8 plus Renovation LLC
Kansas City, MO
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of tools and materials, including wood, brick, concrete, electrical, plastic, fiberglass, paint, drywall, granite, and steel.
- Constructed and disassembled temporary structures, such as scaffolds, braces, barricades, and ramps.
- Responsible for assisting with the demolition of buildings and structures, including the removal of debris and hazardous materials.
- Maintained a clean job site by picking up all tools and equipment, and secured the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards. Hauled materials to dump or recycle, as appropriate.
- Loaded, unloaded, and identified building materials, machinery, and tools to distribute them to the appropriate locations.
Westwood Corporation
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Fabricating wood supplies, shelves, cabinets, tables, chairs, etc.
- Locate and package stock carefully to protect against damage during transit.
- Check each order before shipment to ensure accurate product types and quantities.
- Manually lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds using safe handling methods.
- Conduct safety checks on forklift vehicles before use, and perform regular maintenance.
- Operated high-reach forklifts at heights of up to 35 feet, using a harness.
- Monitored and documented inventory.
- Located and picked products for orders using a manual locator system, and accurately weighed and labeled each pallet.
- Kept the warehouse floor clear and hazard-free, and reconfigured racking when needed.
Yantis Company
San Antonio, TX
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Installs maintains, and repair of various infrastructure projects, such as water mains, sewer systems, taps, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
- Configured laser equipment to ensure precise grading.
- Effectively and safely operates excavators, utilizing machine-specific controls and machine attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to mainlines construction. This includes operating on adverse terrain, in winter operations, and/or near other equipment and power lines.
Pipeline Helper
Jrollins Pipeline Constuctrion
Dayton, TX
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted site surveys to prepare for pipeline installation, ensuring accurate placement.
- Connected and secured 1,500 to 3,000 feet of wire daily, maintaining electrical integrity.
- Assisting a welder in various tasks related to welding projects, from preparation to finish. Such as gathering and organizing materials, maintaining equipment, using power tools, buffing, grinding, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
- Setting up and taking down temporary structures to support workers and materials while constructing and maintaining, or repairing projects.
- Abrasive blasting/sand blasting smooths out rough surfaces.
- Applying a coating material to the surface of a pipeline to protect it from corrosion, abrasion, and other damage.
- Marked utility flags every 100 feet, facilitating accurate pipeline navigation.
- Utilized probing rods to locate underground gas pipelines, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Participated in safety training and a pre-job meeting, promoting a culture of safety.
- Operated excavators for trenching and site preparation, adhering to safety standards.
- Executed land reclamation tasks, including seeding and mulching, to restore project sites.
- Loading and unloading materials and equipment, ensuring efficient workflow on site.
Tire Technician
USA TIRE PROS
DAYTON, TX
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Submit frequent tire inventory reports to maintain a well-stocked supply.
- Balance and rotate tires on 10 to 25 vehicles per day to provide client services.
- Retread heavy-duty tractor tires using specialized knowledge.
- Inspect each tire service thoroughly before returning the vehicle to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Explained tire options to customers in a clear manner to assist with purchases.
- Repaired tires using diagnostic equipment, and recommended replacements when necessary.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of tire maintenance by completing continuing education.
- Close sales and complete paperwork in a timely manner to maintain consistency.
Bryans Lawn Care Service
Dayton, TX
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed routine lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing, blowing, weed control, and repair of irrigation.
- Constructed paths or paved areas, walls, rockeries, ponds, and water features, sheds, and fences across the park.
- Utilized picks and shovels to dig holes and trenches, and excavated for landscaping and hardscaping.
- Graded and applied seed, straw, and sod using hand tools.
- Promptly answered customer inquiries and completed projects in a professional manner.
- Loaded equipment and materials on and off of trucks and trailers.
Education
Certificate of Completion - MEDICAL INTERPRETER
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
AUSTIN, TX06.2017
High School Diploma -
HOUSTON HOMESCHOOLERS COOPERATIVE
HOUSTON, TX06.2015
Skills
- Bilingual
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Strategic Problem Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Effective Listening
- Quickly Adjusting to Change
References
- Hector Garcia, President, 8 Plus Renovations, 8plusrenovationllc@gmail.com, (269) 873-0203
- Johny Fregia, Superintendent, J Rollins, 405 W Clayton St, Dayton, TX, 77535, (713) 907-0742
- Ronny, Supervisor, Texas Hydrant Service, 12605 Interstate 10 E, Baytown, TX 77523, (713) 398-8176
- Roger, Foreman, John Norris Foundation and Repair, 15645 S Keeler St, Olathe, KS 66062, (913) 388_0251
- Brandon Saenz, Foreman, Yantis Company, 18015 Yantis Wy, San Antonio, TX, 78247, (210) 965-2497
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
General Laborer
Texas Hydrant Services
02.2024 - 12.2024
John Norris Foundation Repair
08.2023 - 01.2024
Residential Remodeler
8 plus Renovation LLC
06.2022 - 08.2023
Westwood Corporation
04.2021 - 05.2022
Yantis Company
04.2020 - 12.2020
Pipeline Helper
Jrollins Pipeline Constuctrion
05.2017 - 02.2020
Tire Technician
USA TIRE PROS
02.2017 - 09.2017
Bryans Lawn Care Service
06.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate of Completion - MEDICAL INTERPRETER
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
High School Diploma -
HOUSTON HOMESCHOOLERS COOPERATIVE
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