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Rudy Garcia

Riverside,CA

Summary

Laborer with extensive experience in infrastructure maintenance and environmental conservation. Responsibilities included inspecting completed projects for quality assurance, managing hazardous materials, and executing debris removal tasks while adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in operating various heavy machinery and power tools, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication on job sites. Collaborated with teams to efficiently complete physical labor tasks, contributing to the successful revitalization of local waterways and surrounding areas. Removing invasive species and leaving native species such mule fat. Protecting wild life and during nesting season. March 15th thru September 15th.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

BJD resource
Los Angeles, California
09.2009 - 05.2025
  • Inspected finished projects for quality assurance. Quality control and safety hazards. Revitalization and flood control of the Los Angeles River and surrounding creeks.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials. Homeless encampment removal. Trash and debris removal. Maintaining maintenance roads, cutting vegetation, and removing debris. Making roads accessible.
  • Operated various power tools, such as weed wackers, brush cutters, drills, and chain saws, safely while following the manufacturer's instructions. Herbicide maintenance. Controlling cutting and spraying non-native species such as Arundo, palm trees, and castor bean, while at the same time protecting native plant species such as mule fat, arroyo willow, and eradicating non-native species to reduce the amount of cubic feet when heavy rain falls. Operated skid steers, loaders, excavators, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
  • Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing them off to the customer.
  • Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Worked with team members to ensure an efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Maintained a clean, safe working environment by removing debris from the job site prior to shift completion.
  • Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools.
  • Operated equipment with a strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely, and for maximum productivity.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods, and modeled a positive attitude.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under the guidance of expert mentors.

Education

GED -

Chaffee High School
Ontario, CA

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Debris removal
  • Cal Osha Certified
  • Herbicides management
  • Conservation
  • Preservation
  • Maintain Access roads
  • Homeless camp removals

Certification

  • US Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Quality Management for Contractors.
  • Safety Compliance Management California title 22 Hazardous waste generator training.
  • 360 Training CAL OSHA 30 hour Outreach Training Program General Industry.

Timeline

Laborer

BJD resource
09.2009 - 05.2025

GED -

Chaffee High School