Omar Ortega

• Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
• Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment
• Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
• Installing PVC conduit new traffic signals and street lights
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Underground trenching to install conduit

• Operate bobcat with arm attachment to install street light

• Operate bobcat with auger to dig 5ft holes for street light or traffic light

• Underground utility locator

• Installing multiple communication components inside Traffic Signal cabinet.

• 24/7 emergency on call

• Writing detailed reports for emergency calls for city records and for intersection report card, Also for monthly preventative maintenance.

• Speaking with the public, and city engineers

• Operating boom lift or bucket truck to install street cameras, changing out street lights or maintenance on traffic lights.

• Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
• Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
• Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
• Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
• Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.

• Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
• Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
• Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
• Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
• Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.

• Performed 8-12 reconnaissance operations in overseas to provide safety and assurances of every area patrolled during outgoing missions, while deployed.
• Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons such as M9,M-4, M249, M320, M203, and M2.50. Cal also trained and proficient with functional use of every weapon system.
• Patrolled areas allowed restricted area access for authorize personnel into installation, while checking authorized ID's and personal owned vehicles.
• Performed Anti-Terrorism duties deter, detect and deny unauthorized access at fixed installations, and incident perimeter post.
• Often did 24hours gate guard duties at military installation's by foot or sitting in a military vehicle with a n M4 riffle. Reporting hourly or anything suspicious to main posts by radio.
• Performed various training with a 12 man squad quick reaction force team being able to mobilize in as little as 5 minutes or less to the objective to help military police restore order.
• Various training in life saving first aid in the event of an emergency as the first responder to an incident. Assessing injuries and providing life saving techniques as necessary until medical emergency personnel arrive.