Rafael Cruz
Vista,USA
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Makelele Systems Landscape and Maintenance Inc
San Marcos, California
07.2022 - Current
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Applied mulch to help maintain optimal soil temperatures and create barrier from heat and cold.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
Laborer
Brightview
San Diego, USA
07.2021 - Current
- High experience base in landscape and groundskeeping work
- Excellent familiarity with a variety of tree and plant types
- Strong expertise in operating small and large hand and motorized garden and landscaping tools
- Superior ability to work in a variety of extreme outdoor temperatures
- Exceptional ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Good prioritizing and organizing skills
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Operated all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently
- Performed routine lawn and grounds maintenance tasks on a regular basis
- Mixed mortar and poured concrete
- Demo clean up
- Cleaned and maintained equipment
- Lawn care and maintenance
- Handled digging, shrubs, flowers, and mulching
Laborer
West Tech Contracting
Escondido, USA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
- Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes.
- Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or glue.
Laborer
Columbine Landscape Inc.
Escondido, USA
04.2020 - 05.2021
- High experience base in landscape and groundskeeping work
- Excellent familiarity with a variety of tree and plant types
- Strong expertise in operating small and large hand and motorized garden and landscaping tools
- Superior ability to work in a variety of extreme outdoor temperatures
- Exceptional ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Good prioritizing and organizing skills
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Operated all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently
- Performed routine lawn and grounds maintenance tasks on a regular basis
- Mixed mortar and poured concrete
- Demo clean up
- Cleaned and maintained equipment
- Lawn care and maintenance
- Handled digging, shrubs, flowers, and mulching
Laborer
O'Connell Landscape
San Marcos, USA
05.2019 - 04.2020
- High experience base in landscape and groundskeeping work
- Excellent familiarity with a variety of tree and plant types
- Strong expertise in operating small and large hand and motorized garden and landscaping tools
- Superior ability to work in a variety of extreme outdoor temperatures
- Exceptional ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Good prioritizing and organizing skills
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Operated all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently
- Performed routine lawn and grounds maintenance tasks on a regular basis
Landscape Helper
Cascade landscape management
Albany, USA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- High experience base in landscape and groundskeeping work
- Excellent familiarity with a variety of tree and plant types
- Strong expertise in operating small and large hand and motorized garden and landscaping tools
- Superior ability to work in a variety of extreme outdoor temperatures
- Exceptional ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Good prioritizing and organizing skills
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Operated all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently
- Performed routine lawn and grounds maintenance tasks on a regular basis
DCS/ Team Leader
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
Escondido, USA
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Assist residents with ADL's
- Assist residents with showers, personal care and light housekeeping/laundry.
- Administer medication to residents in the proper way after getting trained by the supervisor and RN.
- Give report to RN and family via phone or email of any change in condition of residents.
- Performing activities with residents.
- Assist residents with money management when going shopping for their needs or when going out for any of their meals.
- Comunicate with supervisors and RN for any needs in the house.
- Make sure residents and staff had all the supplies that they needed.
- Make sure schedule and assignment duties were always updated.
- Make sure meals and drinks were properly made according to each resident's diet/texture.
- Make sure house equipment was working properly, such as; hoyer lift, shower hose, toilets, wheelchairs and bed rails.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CA06-2015
Skills
- Team Leader
- Lawn Care
- Landscaping
- Mowing
- Hoyer Lift
- Gardening
- Groundskeeping
- Heavy Lifting
- Meal Preparation
- Cleaning Experience
- Caregiving
- Construction
- Concrete mixing
- Power tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
Certification
Driver's License, 09/01/19, 09/30/23, 7 years and 8 months
Additional Information
Feel free to please reach out to me regarding my resume or any other questions.
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Laborer
Makelele Systems Landscape and Maintenance Inc
07.2022 - Current
Laborer
Brightview
07.2021 - Current
Laborer
West Tech Contracting
05.2021 - 07.2021
Laborer
Columbine Landscape Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2021
Laborer
O'Connell Landscape
05.2019 - 04.2020
Landscape Helper
Cascade landscape management
03.2019 - 05.2019
DCS/ Team Leader
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
10.2015 - 03.2019
High school or equivalent -
Mission Hills High School