OMAR ALEJANDRO VALLES
El Paso
Summary
Skilled in problem resolution and teamwork, I have experience in heavy equipment operation and confined space entry, as demonstrated on my time in the construction business. With a track record of enhancing safety and efficiency, my expertise includes safety training certifications OSHA 10 and 30
HR.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Layer\ Heavy equipment operator
Ralph L. Wadsworht contractors engineers
El Paso
08.2025 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to execute excavation tasks, ensuring timely project completion.
- Assisted with installation of underground utilities, contributing to successful project delivery and compliance with specifications.
- Examined plans and maps to clarify project specifications, enhancing accuracy in execution.
- Managed daily equipment inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents on job sites consistently.
- Communicated with clients about their requirements for a given project or task.
- Requested and tracked utility locations for projects.
LEADMAN/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Oscar Renda Contracting
El Paso
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Heavy equipment operator
- Operated heavy equipment including excavator, front loader, water truck, skid steer, broom machine, backhoe, articulated truck, and concrete truck, ensuring adherence to safety inspection protocols for optimal machine performance.
- Experience laying pipe, such as fiberglass, HDPE, RCP, and steel casing, to protect the pipe for future construction.
- Experience in the installation of culvert concrete boxes.
- Working with trench boxes and the installation of steel plates.
- Installation of valves in different projects.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper performance of the machine.
- Confined space entry
- OSHA 10 and 30 training
- Attended safety and production meetings, followed up with toolbox talks, made daily plans, and promoted 100% safety for employees and the company.
- Communicated effectively with subcontractors, QC inspectors, safety staff, and project manager, providing daily project updates.
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technology & Equipment skills
- Data collection and interpretation
- Basic computer skills
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Attention to Detail
- Used mobile applications to improve project workflow.
- Paperwork, excavation inspection form, job hazard analysis, daily employee safe work form, heavy equipment inspection, etc.
- Located underground services, such as pipes, and wires, prior to beginning work.
- Order and receive material.
PIPE LAYER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
American States Water Company
El Paso
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Problem-solving is one of the skills that I apply on a daily basis at work to have a better emphasis with my crew. Helping and teaching are other characteristics to develop a good relationship with the employees.
- Maintain heavy equipment in proper condition to work safely, including the daily inspections. Follow the company protocol: safety first, and keep inspections in order of any relevant heavy equipment and company trucks.
- Lock job areas and secure locations at the end of each shift to keep safe locations for construction workers in the job zone.
- Marked locations of underground utilities to prevent accidents.
- Secured machinery and equipment in locked areas at the end of each shift.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls at any time to address urgent situations.
- Assisted pipe layer in assembling mechanical joints and setting up fittings for projects; conducted water line tests with chlorine samples and pressure tests to ensure compliance.
- Using the GIS maps application to move any type of underground utility line, and the relocation of fire hydrants, P.I.
- Ensured proper installation of V meter boxes, water meters, backflow preventers, and water valves for efficient water management.
- Executed demolition of existing utilities to clear work areas.
- Replaced broken parts in existing pipeline systems.
- Dug trenches in various soil types while implementing over 5-foot safety trench protection to ensure safe excavation practices.
- Working in confined space entry with the proper PPE.
- Installing precast polymers for manholes.
- Working on manhole rehabilitation.
- Changing water meters of assorted sizes, working around distinct locations at Ft. Bliss and New Mexico.
- Experience as a heavy equipment operator with excavators, forklifts, ditch witch trenchers, skid steers, skid loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, operational water tanks, and water trucks, including attachments: sandbag machines, forks, rock graders, fence hogs, and driving with utility trailers or enclosed trailers.
- Operated hydro vacuum excavator system to safely locate underground utilities.
- Working with hand tools, electrical tools, and pneumatic tools, such as plate compactors, jumping jack tampers, hand gas saws, gas chain saws, and asphalt cutter blade machines, and working under pressure on trenching excavation or other related job tasks, safety potholes by hand to find out the utilities underground.
- Help lay pipe, backfill excavations, and compact soil according to grade specifications while following orders from the inspector on site.
- Recorded number, length, and type of pipes used in each project to document daily production and support project tracking.
- Cut pipes to the required lengths on emergency jobs.
CONSTRUCTION SKILLED LABORER / BACKHOE OPERATOR
Ztex Construction Inc.
El Paso
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Started construction career at Ztex Construction, Inc.
- Contributed to city projects in El Paso by installing concrete and asphalt for street resurfacing, ramps, curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material transport.
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing tasks on various projects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job sites to ensure safety protocols.
SHIFT LEADER MANAGER
Taco Cabana
El Paso
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Led shift operations, ensuring consistent restaurant performance by stocking merchandise, managing cashiers, assisting with in-store and drive-thru orders, and training new staff on food safety protocols.
- Monitored drive-thru timer to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Resolved customer complaints, questions, and inquiries to enhance overall satisfaction.
- The restaurant always expects the best customer service and quality in any order.
- Promoted products, increasing customer base and market share.
- Documented receipts, employee hours, and inventory movement.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
COBACH
08-2010
Skills
- Confined space entry
- Heavy equipment operator
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trimble skills
- Flexible schedule
- Basic computer skills
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Attention to detail
- Data interpretation
- As-built surveys
- Construction staking
- GPS measuring equipment
Certification
- 30 Hour OSHA
- 10 HOURS OSHA
- RIGGER AND SIGNALMAN TRAINING COURSE
- TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SAFETY COURSE
References
Available upon request
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Pipe Layer\ Heavy equipment operator
Ralph L. Wadsworht contractors engineers
08.2025 - Current
LEADMAN/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Oscar Renda Contracting
08.2022 - 10.2024
PIPE LAYER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
American States Water Company
02.2018 - 10.2021
CONSTRUCTION SKILLED LABORER / BACKHOE OPERATOR
Ztex Construction Inc.
05.2016 - 02.2018
SHIFT LEADER MANAGER
Taco Cabana
05.2012 - 04.2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
COBACH