Ruben Garcia
Tonopah,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, team leadership, and safety compliance, ensuring projects meet quality standards on time. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to lead teams effectively and overcome challenges in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Buckeye
Buckeye, AZ
09.2022 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner for different projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Assisted the previous Superintendent with the Safety Program by becoming a Certified Forklift Trainer and forklift certifying the entire department, along with some members of the Facilities Dept.
- As an OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certified cardholder, I volunteered to be our department's Safety Representative by implementing safety meetings and a variety of safety procedures, such as PTPs and Tool-Box-Talks, to help bring safety awareness to the crews and job sites.
- Volunteered to assist the Foreman with a variety of special projects, outside of my job description. For example, Asphalt Preservation Analysis Report, Equipment Asset Inventory, DOT Inspections, etc.
- Cross-trained with the Foreman to perform Crew Lead daily operations, such as Crew Management, Project Planning, Material purchases, Crew Oversight, Daily Logs Records, and Bi-Weekly Reports.
- Volunteered to assist the Public Works Operation Manager with a variety of special projects, like researching and obtaining a Rigging Class for the Department. Assisted with researching and purchasing a multitude of different equipment to assure the department's overall safety.
Carpenter
Days Zimmerman Palo Verde Nuclear Station
Wintersburg, AZ
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures, including ladders, platforms, walkways, guardrails and handrails.
- Adhered to local building codes regarding safe work practices on elevated structures.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Inspected job sites to evaluate existing conditions and determine the type of scaffold needed for each project.
- Tested assembled scaffolding with a load bearing test prior to use.
- Conducted training sessions on proper use of tools, equipment, safety procedures and materials related to erecting and dismantling scaffolds.
- Liaised with supervisors regarding changes in job requirements or site conditions which may impact the structure's integrity.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Provided assistance to other workers while they performed tasks at height on the structure.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during assembly and dismantling of scaffolds.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
Regional Pest Control Manager
Hickman's Family Farms
Buckeye, AZ
08.2008 - 02.2019
- Created and Managed all IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Programs for 14 years on a Regional Level.
- Managed over 1,200 acres of rights-of-way, stormwater retention, fire hazards, and potential pest harborage by implementing a custom IMP Program. Utilizing an effective herbicide rotation program to prevent pest resistance, while also including a variety of pre-emergent and sterilants to minimize material purchase volumes, equipment usage, and lower the overall budget by 20%, while freeing up employees for other projects.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
Education
Emiliano Zapata
Jalisco, MexicoSkills
- Management
- Operations Oversight
- Site Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Traffic Control
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Operation
- Employee Training
- Team building
- Crew support
- Job Planning
- Multitasking
Certification
- Class-A CDL Drivers License w/Tanker Endorsement.
- AZDA Qualified Applicator Industrial & Institutional License No: 30893
- AZDA Applicator Certification Licensed Categories: 1-Industrial/Institutional 2A-Wood Destroying (Treat) 6-Fumigation 7-Wood Preservation License No: 110732
- OSHA-30 Certified Certificate No:06869510
- OSHA Top 10 Violations
- IMSA TTC/Flagger IMSA ID:141155
- ATSSA Certified Flagger ID No: V0000263893
- Rigging Qualification: Advanced Rigging Fundamentals/Principles of Signaling
- FEMA IS-100.C:
- FEMA IS-700.B:
- Forklift Certified & Trainer
- AZ-LTAP Backhoe-1
- Rule 310 Dust Control User ID:24999
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Awarded Employee Of The Quarter FY-2023 4TH. Quarter.
- Awarded the Meritorious Award by Mayor Osborn & City Manager Cotterman.
- Awarded The 2023 Buckeye Heroism Award by Buckeye Valley Chamber Of Commerce.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Buckeye
09.2022 - Current
Carpenter
Days Zimmerman Palo Verde Nuclear Station
02.2019 - 09.2022
Regional Pest Control Manager
Hickman's Family Farms
08.2008 - 02.2019
Emiliano Zapata
- Class-A CDL Drivers License w/Tanker Endorsement.
- AZDA Qualified Applicator Industrial & Institutional License No: 30893
- AZDA Applicator Certification Licensed Categories: 1-Industrial/Institutional 2A-Wood Destroying (Treat) 6-Fumigation 7-Wood Preservation License No: 110732
- OSHA-30 Certified Certificate No:06869510
- OSHA Top 10 Violations
- IMSA TTC/Flagger IMSA ID:141155
- ATSSA Certified Flagger ID No: V0000263893
- Rigging Qualification: Advanced Rigging Fundamentals/Principles of Signaling
- FEMA IS-100.C:
- FEMA IS-700.B:
- Forklift Certified & Trainer
- AZ-LTAP Backhoe-1
- Rule 310 Dust Control User ID:24999
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