Nestor Pardo
Oakland,CA
Summary
Skilled underground laborer with hands-on experience in trenching, pipe installation, backfilling and site safety. Seeking a position in the plumbing trade where I can contribute reliable work and grow within the trade.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Union Laborer
A&B Construction
Oakland, CA
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation, ensuring compliance with safety standards under foreman supervision.
- Installed underground utilities (sewer, storm , water)
- Performed rough and fine grading to prepare site for construction.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Measured distances accurately with measuring tapes and tools to ensure precise installations.
- Directed traffic to maintain work site integrity and ensure crew safety and public welfare.
- Used hand tools to spread gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces.
- Shoveled cement and other materials into portable cement mixers to pour and spread concrete.
- Installed electrical boxes for street lighting.
Tierra Group
Construction Laborers
San Francisco, CA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in loading and unloading construction materials, contributing to timely delivery and efficient workflow.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas, promoting safety compliance and minimizing hazards.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by preparing tools and materials, streamlining task readiness.
- Executed diverse physical labor tasks on construction sites, contributing to project progress.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
Education
MC3 - Pre-Apprenticeship
Cypress Mandela Training Center
10.2025 - 02.2026
Bridge Academy High School
Oakland, CA 09.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Underground utility installation
- Site preparation
- Grading techniques
- Hand & power tool function
- Blueprint & reading/surveying
- Basic construction techniques
- Installation of utility lines
Certification
- OSHA 10 Safety Certified
- HAZWOPER 40
- First Aid & CPR
- Asbestos Awareness & Disposal
- OSHA Confined space
- Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (Mc3)
Timeline
MC3 - Pre-Apprenticeship
Cypress Mandela Training Center
10.2025 - 02.2026
Union Laborer
A&B Construction
02.2019 - 05.2024
Tierra Group
Construction Laborers
09.2017 - 02.2019
Bridge Academy High School
09.2016 - 06.2017