Leopoldo Cruz Penaloza
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Utility professional with hands-on experience in underground utility detection and site assessment. Skilled in utilizing advanced locating equipment and interpreting technical maps and blueprints. Strong focus on team collaboration and effective adaptation to shifting project needs. Reliable and results-driven with keen attention to safety and accuracy. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
National Utility Locators
Bakersfield, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
- Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing thorough explanations of markings and utility locations.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
Utility Locator
GPRS
Bakersfield, CA
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
- Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all utility locating activities.
Utility Locator
Pacific Coast Locator
Northern California
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Equipment used to line find special areas that were to be dug
- A ridged SR60 was my machine during these encounters
- During daily duties, I was to mark any and all lines found and how far they ran in the distance.
- I had to draw grid sheets in order for workers to begin digging
- I was a parts runner for welders and foremen's
- Line finding for gas and electrical pipelines
- I earned my position as a Person Leading Work (P.L.W.)
- Working foreman position
- Other equipment used to line find is a ditch witch utile guard
- Job scoping and estimating budgets for new construction
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
Roustabout
Continental Staffing Agency/ Butch Brown
Bakersfield, USA
10.2011 - 07.2012
- I dug electrical trenches for an oilfield company
- I worked not only as a team but as an individual to accomplish each day's work plan on time
- I obtained my passport for oilfield training on safety regulations
- I also learned many different positions while working at this location
- I worked on (A.W.T) maintenance
- Also, cleaned around pumping units of any hazardous materials
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied them with equipment.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on the job.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
Route Driver
Knights Pumping Services
Bakersfield, USA
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintenance of portables and sinks
- I used chemicals to sanitize and disinfect all restrooms and hand-washing stalls
- I ran deliveries to businesses and residential areas
- I dropped off portables and picked them up in both business and residential areas
- I was an on-call customer services representative for both personal and emergencies
- During this time, I was called to make deliveries for firefighters and police who were on the scene of a wildfire in the mountains
Operator/ Irrigation
Mid-Valley Labors
Arvin, USA
05.2003 - 11.2010
- My job was to water and trim the fresh produce daily
- While harvesting the produce, I was to collect and box it for deliveries
- I was a mechanical helper on job sites
- I earned training at Bakersfield Adult School as a diesel mechanic in high school
- Welder's assistant when needed for larger jobs, such as buffing and grinding pipes
- Other job tasks performed were escorting trucks in and out of the ranch for pickups and deliveries
- I was to designate the trucks during the overnight shifts
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Bakersfield, CA01.2002
ROC Training for Diesel Mechanic -
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA01.2002
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- WebTMS 8ll ticket management system
- Utility Training Academy Certified Professional Utility Locator
- Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
- Mig Welder
- Diesel mechanic
- Locating abandon lines
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED certified
- Defensive driving certified
- Blueprint reading
- Excellent customer service
- Machine operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Strong work ethic
- Construction site experience
- Efficient multitasking
- Valid Driver's license
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Safety compliance
Leadership Experience
- Advanced leadership skills through daily work projects and group meetings
- Oversaw that the store was cleaned, detailed, and ready for Quality Friendliness and Cleanliness (QFC) inspections
- Willing to admit and learn from failure, find out what was done wrong and show willingness to correct mistakes
- Recognize each person's great value and utilize their strengths
Analytical Experience
- Gather data to make factual observations to break down the solution
- Troubleshoot to identify the cause of failure and make repairs
- Tracked all retail sales earnings, reports, order store inventory merchandise such as gas orders and contact vendors to procure supplies
- Analyzed the sales of our inventory to determine the best selling items
- Currently analyze electrical problems and come up with solutions in everyday job with ESI
- Maintained and reported stock store inventory to owner
Communication Skills
- Great communication skills while respecting diversity within the workforce
- Communicate and comply with all safety practices and procedures
- Involve the right people in decisions that affect procedures and equipment
Teamwork
- Grown with each company worked for over the past 4 years
- Worked over to help out when under staff
- Assisted supervisors and employees in the workplace
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Utility Locator
National Utility Locators
11.2021 - Current
Utility Locator
GPRS
11.2020 - 11.2020
Utility Locator
Pacific Coast Locator
07.2020 - 11.2020
Roustabout
Continental Staffing Agency/ Butch Brown
10.2011 - 07.2012
Route Driver
Knights Pumping Services
01.2011 - 10.2011
Operator/ Irrigation
Mid-Valley Labors
05.2003 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
ROC Training for Diesel Mechanic -
Bakersfield Adult School