MARIO A RUVALCABA
San Bernardino,USA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional seeking the role of Parks Maintenance Services Crew Chief for the City of Fontana, offering extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in park maintenance and team leadership. Committed to fostering a motivated and productive work environment that prioritizes efficiency and accuracy while ensuring exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective interpersonal skills and a focus on achieving organizational goals. Eager to contribute to the city's commitment to maintaining beautiful and functional public spaces.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Fontana Public Works
04.2025 - Current
- Schedule and coordinate special events with different departments
- Collaborate with different work crews depending on needs of department.
- Install traffic cones and barricades.
- Provide training to lower-level staff in the operation.
- Perform any tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations team
- Maintain heavy Equipment in safe and operating order
- Tree, sidewalks, asphalt removal is part of everyday job
- Road grading, debris removal, and ordering materials
Maintenance Worker II
City of Fontana Public Works
06.2014 - Current
- Executed emergency response operations during and after hours, focusing on tree maintenance to ensure public safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections and servicing of chainsaws, pole saws, blowers, hedge trimmers, and weed eaters to maintain equipment efficiency.
- Utilized boom truck to enhance landscape maintenance through efficient tree trimming and removal.
- Oversaw operations to ensure efficient removal of dead or infested trees, enhancing safety and landscape health.
- Managed stump grinding and chipping operations to enhance tree service efficiency.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to enhance efficiency in tree service delivery.
- Managed comprehensive logging and record-keeping of work activities, ensuring accurate tracking of emails and City Lucity program tasks.
- On-Call for any after-hours tree service needed or requested.
- Provide customer service.
- Work with city officials on the military banner program and installing city event advertisements.
- Oversaw sidewalk repair operations while mentoring less experienced staff to promote effective teamwork and knowledge transfer.
- Coordinate and plan out my daily assignments to safely and effectively accomplish my daily objectives
- Perform street maintenance duties; Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, and backhoes for a variety of construction operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, weed abatement, and storm drains
- Implemented necessary barricades and traffic control measures to ensure safety and compliance.
- Utilize proper safety precautions related to work performed
- Applied asphalt in patching and repair activities to enhance surface integrity and safety.
- Coordinated emergency repairs and drainage maintenance in response to hazardous materials incidents, prioritizing resident safety and city property protection.
- Operate horizontal and chop saws to cut asphalt and concrete
- Safely maintain and operate chainsaws and all other equipment related to tree servicing.
Tree Trimmer Specialist
City of Fontana Public Works
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Manage work and schedule according to priority.
- Conduct thorough assessments of tree health and recommend appropriate care strategies.
- Adhere to safety protocols, always ensuring a secure working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to develop effective tree care plans.
- Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, and various specialized tools for tree maintenance.
- Maintain equipment by cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize shredding and chipping equipment, efficiently processing limbs and brush.
- Perform precise cutting of dead and excessive branches to promote healthy growth.
- Respond to city Emergencies during and after hours, which include removing and trimming trees that are causing safety issues
Truck Boss / Driver
LMS Transport
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Implemented training programs and safety practices for 16 drivers while managing compliance with DOT record-keeping requirements.
- Managed logistics for moving heavy equipment and wide loads, coordinating pilot cars and adhering to safety practices.
- Operate street sweepers, skid steers, and asphalt scarifier
- Oversaw scheduling and assignment of trucks and drivers for daily operational tasks, enhancing logistical effectiveness.
- Maintain proper functions and coordinating with mechanics for proper repairs
- Coordinated meetings with new contracts to ensure exceptional customer service and achieve targeted objectives.
- Oversaw project execution by proactively addressing unexpected issues. Led teams in adapting to changes in job requirements efficiently. Managed driver rerouting and facilitated training programs for subordinates.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness for Class A vehicles, focusing on safety and regulatory compliance for hazmat tankers and double/triple trailers.
- Mentored team members, fostering skills development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Resolved operational challenges swiftly, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend vehicle lifespan.
- Conducted performance evaluations to enhance driver efficiency and pinpoint development opportunities.
- Supported recruitment efforts for qualified drivers to strengthen team dynamics and improve retention.
Driver / Laborer
VCI Telecom
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Class A Driver
- Maintain proper logs and DOT records
- Transport a wide variety of types of construction equipment and construction materials to job sites
- Trench shoring, installing trench jacks, traffic control, job safety practices and procedures
- Install conduit for Edison, AT&T, Verizon
- Install manholes and pull boxes
- Remove and replace concrete and asphalt
Maintenance Worker II
City of Corona Public Works
11.2000 - 02.2009
- Participating in the standby/on call program for 9 years
- Hazwopper trained and certified
- Operate Vactor truck, backhoe, skid steer, sweepers, skip loaders, rollers, pavers, and water trucks
- Participate in the City-wide weed abatement program, including the Supervision of the work release program and court appointed workers
- Remove and replace defective areas of concrete and asphalt
- Maintain and service City storm drains
- Remove dead trees due to diseases or impeding on sidewalks or streets.
- Participate in the city grid trimming program.
- Supervise and safety train employees and maintain records.
- Operate aerial boom and knuckle boom trucks.
- Service and operate all required equipment pertaining to the job.
- Work the seasonal wind events which include working with different departments and coordinating and assessing hazardous situations.
- Tree staking and tying.
- Trimming trees clearing city signs, sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic signals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Event coordinating
- working with various work groups
- working after hours and emergency events
- scheduling and supervising all various size work group
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Class A Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
Certification
Forklift operator certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Fontana Public Works
04.2025 - Current
Tree Trimmer Specialist
City of Fontana Public Works
11.2023 - 04.2025
Maintenance Worker II
City of Fontana Public Works
06.2014 - Current
Truck Boss / Driver
LMS Transport
12.2010 - 06.2014
Driver / Laborer
VCI Telecom
01.2010 - 12.2010
Maintenance Worker II
City of Corona Public Works
11.2000 - 02.2009