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Orlando Castaneda

Harlingen,TX

Summary

Dynamic Traffic Signal Technician with proven expertise at the City of Harlingen, TX, enhancing pedestrian safety and optimizing signal performance. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and effective communication, I successfully implemented energy-saving LED upgrades, significantly reducing costs while fostering teamwork and collaboration to ensure smooth traffic flow during city events.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Trafic Signal Technician

City of Harlingen, TX
11.2018 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of traffic signal systems, identifying potential issues before they became critical problems.
  • Ensured pedestrian safety by maintaining crosswalk signals and ADA-compliant infrastructure.
  • Coordinated with local utility companies during power outages to restore essential traffic control functionality quickly.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives through upgrading older equipment to LED technology, reducing long-term costs for municipalities while increasing sustainability efforts.
  • Reduced traffic congestion by troubleshooting and repairing signal malfunctions in a timely manner.
  • Supported city-wide special events by adjusting signal timings according to event requirements, facilitating smooth traffic flow patterns throughout the area.
  • Assisted in planning effective preventive maintenance schedules to minimize system downtime and improve reliability.
  • Worked closely with planning department on new construction projects, ensuring proper traffic signal placement and integration into the existing transportation infrastructure.
  • Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
  • Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
  • Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
  • Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
  • Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
  • Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.

Swimming Pool Service Technician

Clean and Clear Pools Harlingen
04.2020 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing swimming pool equipment.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by offering tailored recommendations on pool upgrades and renovations based on individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment within the team by offering support and guidance to new technicians.
  • Promoted a safe environment for swimmers by ensuring proper installation of safety covers, fencing, and alarms around pools.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Penn Aluminum
06.2014 - 10.2017
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
  • Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].

Education

Certificate of Bussines Technology - Bussines Technology

Forrest City Comunity College
Forrest City, AR
02-2014

High School Diploma -

Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX
05-1985

Skills

  • Traffic control devices
  • Work zone safety
  • Fiber optic splicing
  • Field service support
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • System testing
  • Network connectivity
  • Electrical wiring
  • Emergency repairs
  • Equipment calibration
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Control system programming
  • Signal controller configuration
  • Pedestrian crossing equipment
  • Vehicle detection systems
  • LED lighting technology
  • Signal timing optimization
  • Traffic signal installation
  • Safety policies and measures
  • Work zone management
  • Traffic routing planning
  • Heavy lifting
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Incident reporting
  • Traffic control
  • Construction work inspection
  • Effective customer communication
  • New construction sites
  • Hazard awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Swimming Pool Service Technician

Clean and Clear Pools Harlingen
04.2020 - 11.2024

Trafic Signal Technician

City of Harlingen, TX
11.2018 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Penn Aluminum
06.2014 - 10.2017

Certificate of Bussines Technology - Bussines Technology

Forrest City Comunity College

High School Diploma -

Harlingen High School

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