Steve Cimental
Maricopa,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Employee
City of Taft
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by maintaining roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure in optimal condition.
- Consistently met deadlines while working on multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters by clearing debris and aiding in recovery operations.
- Collaborated with fellow employees to complete tasks on time and within budget constraints.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams such as engineering, planning, parks and recreation, utilities services to accomplish common goals related to public works projects.
- Improved community satisfaction rates through timely response to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding public works issues.
- Fostered positive relationships with community members by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally.
- Performed routine inspections of public facilities, identifying areas requiring repair or maintenance.
Automotive Technician
Cimental’s Auto &Truck Repair
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Correctional Officer
State of Ca Dept of Corrections
09.1996 - 01.2017
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Education
Diploma - Basic
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1980
Skills
- Road Maintenance
- Construction safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tree trimming
- Traffic Control
- Asphalt Paving
- Parks Maintenance
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hand and power tool use
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Heavy Lifting
- Relationship Building
- Safety Procedures
- Pressure Washing
- Facilities Painting and Repair
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Painting
- Light Carpentry
- Professional Demeanor
- Piping Systems Maintenance
Timeline
Public Works Employee
City of Taft
05.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Cimental’s Auto &Truck Repair
02.2017 - 08.2021
Correctional Officer
State of Ca Dept of Corrections
09.1996 - 01.2017
Diploma - Basic
Foothill High School
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