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Manuel R. Mota Jr
Roslindale,MA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a firefighter and as an electrician. Successfully led teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. I think outside the box. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. I also enjoy helping people.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed
Contractor
06.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, sheetrock installations and repairs, tiling, concrete work, roofing, siding, painting and any other maintenance work or construction homeowners and business's needed.
- Renovated kitchens and baths from totally gutted to finished and fully functional.
- Do safety inspections of homes for elderly clients for safety concerns and installed necessary grab bars and smoke/CO detectors.
- Move elderly clients from their homes to assisted living or nursing home facilities.
- Do whole home cleanouts of elderly no longer able to live at home or past away and house needed to be sold.
New Bedford Fire Dept
Professional Firefighter- Retired
07.2005 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Temporary Lieutenant for over two years.
- Worked on the second busiest apparatus doing around 2500 calls per year.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid response and support during fires and medical emergencies.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring readiness and proper maintenance at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to execute rescue operations in high-pressure situations effectively.
- Advanced firefighting skills through continuous professional development, attending workshops and conferences relevant to the field.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a crew leader on multiple occasions, guiding team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Provided life-saving medical assistance by administering CPR or First Aid until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Raposo Electric
Electrician
01.2013 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Worked here temporarily to help owner catch up on some jobs.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings following safety regulations.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs of electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures on ceilings and walls.
MV Electric
Electrician
05.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Temporary employment here due to knee injury on the fire dept.
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and safety regulations during installations.
- Developed efficient workflows to enhance productivity during project execution.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc
Electrician/ Foreman in Training
06.1999 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Supervised electrical installations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within larger construction projects.
- Mentored junior electricians, fostering a supportive learning environment that helped them advance their skills quickly.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, walls and on roofs.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Oversaw daily operations as lead electrician at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, switch gear, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Bent and installed different types of conduit from 1/2" up to 5" rigid pipe.
- Proficient in using the 881 hydraulic bender for 4" EMT.
- Proficient in setting up and using wire pulling machines.
US Airforce
Senior Airman
07.1994 - 07.1998
Job overview
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High SchoolNew Bedford, MA
High School Diploma
06-1994
University Overview
- Studied Electrical for four years.
- National Honor Society member
- Elected Captain of football team
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective problem resolution
- Licensed electrician
- Hvac systems
- Commercial construction experience
- Blueprints
- Residential construction
- Site supervision
- Multitasking and organization
- Drywalling
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Concrete work
- Power and hand tool operation
- Equipment Repair
- Critical thinking
- Plumbing
Accomplishments
- Held top secret clearance.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired important secure communications equipment.
- Served as a member of the honor guard for funerals and special events.
Air Force veteran 1994-1998
Certification
- Licensed Electrician since 06.2001
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Electrician
MV Electric
05.2014 - 08.2014
Electrician
Raposo Electric
01.2013 - 04.2013
Professional Firefighter- Retired
New Bedford Fire Dept
07.2005 - 05.2025
Contractor
Self Employed
06.2005 - Current
Electrician/ Foreman in Training
Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc
06.1999 - 06.2005
Senior Airman
US Airforce
07.1994 - 07.1998
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School
High School Diploma