Mark A Salazar
Edinburg
Summary
Skilled trades professional with experience in truck driving, welding, HVAC installation, and fence installation. Known for strong work ethic, job-site safety, and ability to complete projects efficiently and to code. Reliable team player, brothers keeper in residential and commercial environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
TCI Casing Specialties
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT
- Operated various truck types to transport casing products to job sites safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational tasks efficiently and safely.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected load security and checked for loose chains and binders.
- On Call 24/7
Welder
Empire Welding
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Consider taking OSHA policy enormously at all times.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to company policies and procedures during operations.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete tasks.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Apprentice
Cytech Heating & Cooling
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with senior technicians to troubleshoot HVAC issues effectively.
- Discuss heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and installations.
- Mending my tolerance for the scorching heat temperatures inside of attics for a long period of time.
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems.
- Access the roofs with extension ladders finding a firm, level spot setting the base 1/4 of the working height out from the wall, ensure the top extends 3ft above landing and secure it.
Driver/Installer
American Fence Company
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Operated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment safely to job sites.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to uphold safety standards.
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow on-site.
- Collaborated closely with clients to design custom fencing solutions tailored to their needs.
- Used hand tools, power tools, gas augers and gas pounders to complete tasks.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Joined, raised and secured fence segments in place.
- Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TX01.2011
Certification - Introduction to welding, Pipe Welding
South Texas College
Rio Grande City, TX08.2013
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Equipment operation
- Texas Commercials Driver's license (CDL)
- Repetitive work
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Truck Driver
TCI Casing Specialties
01.2024 - Current
Welder
Empire Welding
08.2021 - 01.2022
Apprentice
Cytech Heating & Cooling
09.2018 - 05.2020
Driver/Installer
American Fence Company
08.2015 - 09.2018
Certification - Introduction to welding, Pipe Welding
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School