Ricardo Linstead
Richmond,CA
Summary
Skilled residential electrician with hands-on experience in new home construction, existing home renovations, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Possess strong knowledge of safety procedures and regulations, ensuring compliance on all projects. Known for effective communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver high-quality work under strict deadlines. Have consistently contributed to customer satisfaction through problem-solving abilities and technical expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Electrician
Factory OS
Vallejo , California
08.2018 - 09.2024
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when installing new wiring or making repairs.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components within a panel box.
- Maintained detailed records of materials used on each project site for billing purposes.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring components in accordance with local building codes and safety standards.
- Performed electrical installation and repair on residential buildings, including wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, transformers and motors.
- Inspected all installations for compliance with applicable codes before energizing circuits.
- Read blueprints to determine the scope of work needed to complete an electrical job.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
- Evaluated electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
- Collaborated with architects and electrical and mechanical engineers on continuous improvement efforts to optimize reliability and value.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Participated in pre-construction meetings to negotiate prices, terms of sales, and service agreements.
- Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
Forklift Operator
Grace Baking
Richmond , CA
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Contra Costa Adult Education
Richmond , CA06-2025
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Switches and outlets
- Residential wiring
- Lighting installation
- Wiring layouts
- Electrical safety
- Electrical code
- Valid CA driver's license
- Bilingual in spanish and English
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Residential Electrician
Factory OS
08.2018 - 09.2024
Forklift Operator
Grace Baking
08.2011 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
West Contra Costa Adult Education