Miguel Cruz Alcantar
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Resourceful construction roofing professional with proven expertise in waterproofing, shingle installation, and damage assessment. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, consistently delivering projects to the highest safety and quality standards. Strong collaborator with exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofer
Blake Roffing
Norco, CA
06.2016 - Current
- Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
- Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
- Followed company policy regarding hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Received deliveries of supplies needed for job completion at various sites.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
Tree Climber
Timberline Tree Works
Hesperia , CA
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Ascended to desired height in tree by utilizing proper techniques and strategies.
- Inspected and maintained climbing gear to ensure safety.
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Assessed trees for potential hazards and determined best approach for ascending.
- Cut away broken or diseased limbs with chainsaw or pruning saws while aloft in tree.
- Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment as required.
- Maintained records of work performed including photographs taken during job activities.
- Secured ropes and harnesses prior to beginning climb.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols during all job activities including use of personal protective equipment.
- Removed dead branches from tree canopy to reduce risk of falling debris.
- Organized tools and supplies on ground prior to ascent into tree canopy.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Climbed trees using spurs, lanyards, carabiners, and other specialized equipment.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
- Tended to irrigation systems and verified proper fertilizer and nutrient levels.
- Checked all surrounding areas before commencing any job activities to ensure public safety.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Santa Ana High School
Santa Ana, CA05-2005
Skills
- Roof installation
- Material measurement
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
- Waterproofing techniques
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Physical endurance
- Job site organization
- Project estimation and bidding
- Clear communicator
- Customer communications
- Power tool operation
- Self motivated
- Commercial construction experience
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
Certification
- Licensed tree service contractor (D-49). 6/6/2018 - present.
- Licensed landscaping contractor (C-27). 6/6/2018 - present.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tree Climber
Timberline Tree Works
06.2018 - 03.2025
Roofer
Blake Roffing
06.2016 - Current
Santa Ana High School
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