Luis Salinas-Gonzalez
Arcata,CA
Summary
Professional, reliable traffic control specialist equipped to manage traffic flow and ensure safety on job sites. Adept at communicating clearly with team members and adapting to changing conditions. Strong skills in hazard identification, safety protocols, and traffic management. Known for maintaining high standards and consistently delivering results in collaborative environments.
Professional with experience in wood processing and lumber production, prepared for role. Skilled in operating sawmill machinery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring product quality. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results in fast-paced environment. Reliable and flexible, with commitment to safety and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Control Flagger
Traffic Management Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
- Enforced safety regulations and communicated with crews and the public to prevent accidents.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Established a positive rapport with the public by answering questions about construction activities courteously and professionally whenever approached near the worksite.
- Increased worker safety by promptly reporting any hazardous conditions or incidents observed on job sites.
- Managed stress effectively while working in high-pressure environments with heavy traffic volumes and challenging weather conditions.
- Utilized a variety of signaling equipment, including flags, signs, and radios, to effectively communicate with motorists and crew members.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently directing vehicles and pedestrians at construction sites.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- Maintained constant communication with fellow flaggers to ensure smooth coordination of traffic control efforts.
- Provided traffic control and flagging services for PG&E utility projects, ensuring safe work zones.
- Adapted to dynamic field conditions, resolving issues quickly to ensure efficient operations.
Machine Operator
Humboldt Redwood Company
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated the hoist to feed lumber into the planer in the sawmill/planer department.
- Adhered to workplace safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain compliance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs (lumber)
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Lumber Production Worker
Arcata Forest Products
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Green chain puller
- stacked lumber onto units
- cleaned work area
- Increased team morale, leading safety training sessions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinleyville High School
McKinleyville, CA06-2014
Skills
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Flagging procedures
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift operation
- Traffic control
- OSHA compliance
- Traffic routing planning
- Lumber stacking proficiency
- Hoist operations
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
- Safety inspection
Certification
- Certified Flagger (CF) - National Safety Council.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Traffic Control Flagger
Traffic Management Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Humboldt Redwood Company
06.2017 - 05.2023
Lumber Production Worker
Arcata Forest Products
02.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
McKinleyville High School
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