Salvador Muniz
Houston
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience at Texas Dept. of Transportation, adept at optimizing traffic systems and emergency response. Skilled in diagnostics and repair, with proficiency in power tools and safety compliance. Proven leader in high-pressure situations, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Excel in strategic problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
South Houston Volunteer Fire Department
08.2014 - Current
- As a volunteer Firefighter, I worked through the ranks as a rookie Firefighter to Captain.
- Able to drive all emergency vehicles such as Fire Pumpers, Ladder Truck and Cascade Truck, also Certified to pump all fire apparatus.
Traffic System Specialist 2
Texas Dept. of Transportation
06.2013 - 08.2025
- Install, repair and replace detection cameras, radar sensors, motorized led, and cables, monitor communication devices, phasing and other system equipment. Ability to test with a multimeter.
- Respond to complaints and identify problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assist in developing long term solutions.
- Analyze traffic flow and adjust signal timing to optimize traffic movement.
- Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair system failures, replacing or repairing components.
- Respond to emergency situations to repair or maintenance of traffic signals, lighting, communication system and data equipment, Road way or highway incidents, post natural disasters repairs, and are required to be Oncall.
- Operate utility trucks, Bucket trucks, Tractor trailers with dove tail, Crane truck, 10 yard dump truck, water truck, backhoe, excavator, Frontend Loader, Forklift, Aerial Jig Lift, bobcat and dozer.
- Conduct field inspections of Electrical and Traffic signals components and preventive maintenance.
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, material usage and projects, manage inventory of parts and supplies.
- Install post roadway signs, load materials, tools, traffic control such as cones, barricades and warning devices, load and tie down equipment, haul asphalt, pick up debris and repair minor equipment.
Utility Worker
City of Houston – Public works
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Respond to and investigate complaints from the public regarding utility service.
- Repair Fire hydrants, Valves, Main lines, Water service lines, Sewer connect points, Manhole, Sewer mains and install Shoring box for deep excavations work.
- Operate and maintain light to heavy equipment, such as backhoe, excavator, or dump truck.
- Drive Tractor trailer and transport equipment around the city for utility repairs.
- Clean up job sites, break up and remove concrete and asphalt, maintain cleanliness of utility structures and surroundings.
- Adhere to safety procedures and ensure water quality standards.
Education
Class of 2008 -
Glades Central Community High School
Belle Glade, Florida01.2008
Skills
- Power tools
- Sawzall
- Rotating Hammer Drill
- Chainsaw
- Drill and Impact gun
- Chain hoist
- Winch
- Bandsaw
- Generator
- Standard tools
- Wrench’s
- Mechanic tools
- Hammer
- Wire stripper
- Channel locks
- Screwdriver
- Socket sets
- Chains
- Come along
- Straps
- Pallet Jack
- Hoist
- Shovels
- Pickaxe
- Material handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Load management
- Route planning
- Computer literate
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Maps
- Tablets
- Phones
Certification
- TWIC card
- DOT Medical Card
- CDL A HazMat / Tanker Endorsement
- 4. TRF450 Electrical Illumination Certified
- 5. TRF453 Electrical Signals Certified
- 6. Aerial and Bucket Certified
- 7. Forklift Certified
References
Available on Request
Volunteer Experience
South Houston Volunteer Fire Department, 08/01/14, Present, Volunteer Firefighter, Worked through the ranks as a rookie Firefighter to Captain., Able to drive all emergency vehicles such as Fire Pumpers, Ladder Truck and Cascade Truck., Certified to pump all fire apparatus.
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
South Houston Volunteer Fire Department
08.2014 - Current
Traffic System Specialist 2
Texas Dept. of Transportation
06.2013 - 08.2025
Utility Worker
City of Houston – Public works
07.2011 - 06.2013
Class of 2008 -
Glades Central Community High School