Silvio Palomares

Bridge inspection and maintenance

• Inspect bridges for damage, wear, and safety issues.
• Look for cracks, corrosion, loose bolts, damaged guardrails, and failing concrete.
• Clean bridge decks, expansion joints, drains, and scuppers.
• Remove debris that could block drainage.
• Lubricate bridge components
• Paint exposed steel to prevent rust.
• Patch concrete and repair asphalt approaches.

Structural repairs

• Replace damaged guardrails , handrails, and fencing
• Replace expansion joints and bridge bearings
• Patch concrete spalls
• Seal cracks to prevent water intrusion

Roadway work

• Pothole repair / guardrail installation
• Shoulder maintenance.
• Sign installation and repair
• Culvert maintenance.
• Roadside vegetation trimming.
• Drainage ditch cleaning.

Equipment operation

• Chainsaws.
• Jackhammers.
• Concrete saws.
• Welding equipment.
• Portable generators and compressors.
• Power hand tools

Traffic control

• Set up cones and barricades.
• Install temporary signs.
• Direct traffic when necessary.
• Close lanes safely during repairs.

Emergency response

• Fallen trees and flood damage
• Vehicle collisions on bridges or guardrails
• Landslides and washouts roads
• Storm cleanup

Safety responsibilities

• Wear required PPE.
• Work around traffic safely.
• Use fall protection when working over water or at heights.
• Follow OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment before use

Seasonal duties

• Storm patrol during heavy rains.
• Clearing blocked drains.
• Repairing flood damage.
• Removing fallen trees.
• Erosion control.
• Preparing infrastructure for winter weather.

Loring Inc.

• Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
• Blended, buffed or blasted away hanging burrs using abrasives and tools.
• Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
• Used dry or liquid media to clean or prepare parts and finish operations.
• Used Surfax machine to remove welding color
• Sand Blasting and stripping metal parts
• Used sand paper grinders and scotch brite blenders to polish metals.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Laborer

• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
• Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
• Operated hydraulic dump truck
• Built rock walls
• Cleaning up after the excavator while it dug trenches.
• Installing pipes in the trenches then filling up with rocks.
• Operated Hydrema dump truck to dump sand and rocks.
• Had to use: basic hand tools, electric tools, mixing drills, pressure washers, sanding polisher and hole hawg.

Hod Carrier / Plasterer

• Mixed Stucco, Acrylic and Polybond according to the job being done.
• Labor work consisted of carrying cement manually or with a wheel barrow.
• Worked with fiberglass mesh with variety of materials and finishes.
• Masked windows, doors.
• Helped complete skilled work by coordinating needed supplies and equipment based on specific job requirements.
• Set up and removed support structures such as folding ladders and scaffolding.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.