Leslie Barela
Kemp,TX
Summary
Dependable General Worker experienced in efficiently completing tasks across diverse settings. Achieved operational support through effective loading and unloading of materials, maintaining clean worksites, and operating machinery. Focused on delivering results in physically demanding environments while upholding safety standards and timelines.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Traffic Control
A.P. TRAFFIC SERVICES
Mather, California
2024.02 - Current
- Supervised traffic service crews across active work zones and road closures.
- Coordinated lane closures, detours, and signage placement for municipal projects.
- Inspected cones, barricades, and safety equipment before daily deployments.
- Collaborated with contractors and site leads to enhance traffic management plans.
- Scheduled crew assignments and monitored field operations for A.P. Traffic Services projects.
- Enforced traffic control procedures and site safety standards on roadway jobs.
- Trained crew members on setup, teardown, and safe equipment handling.
- Maintained accurate project records, including daily logs, time sheets, and inspection reports, ensuring compliance and accountability.
- Reviewed work zones for compliance with permits, layouts, and client requirements.
- Led discussions with laborers and contractors to effectively resolve project issues and streamline operations.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Operated Attenuator truck to manage traffic flow during roadwork.
- Supervised A.P. Traffic Services crews on roadway traffic control assignments.
- Inspected traffic devices, signs, cones, and barricades for proper placement.
- Trained crews on safe setup and removal of traffic control equipment.
- Communicated with contractors, drivers, and site staff during roadside operations.
- Monitored compliance with traffic safety rules and work zone procedures.
- Documented jobsite activity, crew status, and equipment needs for A.P. Traffic Services.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Ran a crew for the California Forestry fires in northern California for the Oregon fires and the Butler fires.
- I piloted the fire crews and trucks equipment (Dozers, scrappers, blades,water trucks, etc.) to where the fires were to battle the fire.
- Also piloted the public to safety. While keeping in communication with the flagger at the end to let them know how far out I was by the mile markers.
Traffic Control Lead
Road safety
Rocklin, California
2022.09 - 2024.02
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Supervised crews on roadway traffic control assignments.
- Trained crews on safe setup and removal of traffic control equipment.
- Coordinated lane closures, detours, and flagging operations for active work zones.
- Inspected traffic devices, signs, cones, and barricades for proper placement.
- Provided critical traffic support for police and fire crews during emergencies by being on call 24 hours a day.
- Remained on standby for California fires and severe winter weather to support PG&E services.
Contractor General Laborer
KIEWIT
Sacramento, California
2010.06 - 2022.09
- Supervised crews on roadway traffic control assignments.
- Communicated with contractors, drivers, and site staff during roadside operations.
- Monitored compliance with traffic safety rules and work zone procedures.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures while overseeing operations at the site.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
- Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
- Ensured that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes related to construction operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Coordinated lane closures, detours, and flagging operations for active work zones.
- Inspected traffic devices, signs, cones, and barricades for proper placement.
- Set up barricades, cones, and safety tape around active work zones.
- Assisted carpenters, masons, and roofers with daily site tasks.
- Removed debris and scrap from construction sites to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Prepared concrete and grout mixtures to ensure strong foundations and repairs.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
- Cleaned job sites and organized materials for crews and supervisors.
- Followed safety rules and supported foremen with general labor needs.
- Followed safety protocols while working onsite including wearing protective gear.
- Assisted tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and painters with their respective duties onsite.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills and sanders safely when necessary.
- Dug trenches around pipes for installation purposes using shovels or backhoes.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Sorted through delivered materials to ensure that they met quality standards.
- Assisted in the demolition of existing structures and removal of debris.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were always clean and in good working order.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Drove a dump truck, attenuator, and water truck for site operations.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Education
ATSSA CERTIFIED FLAGGER - Construction General Laborer
Laborers Union Local 185
Sacramento, CA 2010.06 - 2026.10
Green Tech. & Infrastructure -
American River College
Sacramento, CA 2010.02 - 2010.05
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Traffic control
- Construction labor
- Site inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew coordination
- Safety compliance
- Team training
- Quality standards
- Training oversight
- Project coordination
- Scheduling coordination
- Site safety management
- Public outreach
- Roadway construction
- Reporting
- Leadership and vision
- Relationship management
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- I have recieved a safety coin from Army Core of Engieners
- Safety coin from Pg&e
- Safety reconition from Kiewit
Certification
•Cert. for Green tech./ Infrastructor
- Oasha 10
- Torch cert
- Confind space
- Hilti gun
- Technician traffic control
- ISN TRAINED PG&E compliance
- Supervisor traffic control
- ATSSA CERTIFIED FLAGGER
- CERTIFIED WELLNESS COACH
Timeline
Supervisor of Traffic Control
A.P. TRAFFIC SERVICES
2024.02 - Current
Traffic Control Lead
Road safety
2022.09 - 2024.02
Contractor General Laborer
KIEWIT
2010.06 - 2022.09
ATSSA CERTIFIED FLAGGER - Construction General Laborer
Laborers Union Local 185
2010.06 - 2026.10
Green Tech. & Infrastructure -
American River College
2010.02 - 2010.05