Steven Alaniz Contreras
Bakersfield
Summary
Results-driven maintenance professional with expertise in equipment operation and safety protocols. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to public service, ensuring safe and efficient infrastructure. Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams to achieve service goals and improve community outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Califorina Water Services Temp
California Water Servives
Bakersfield
07.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Inspected and repaired road surfaces, improving safety for users.
- Operated patch truck and dump truck for efficient road repair and maintenance.
- Implemented traffic control measures by placing signage and cones to ensure safe passage on main streets and intersections.
Waste Management Technician 1
Kern County Public Works
Bakersfield
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Waste Management Technician is distinguished from the Waste Management Aide in that it is responsible for performing skilled technical activities, operating equipment and instruments requiring higher levels of training, working more independently or providing oversight in support of waste management and hazardous materials management. Waste Management Technicians may provide facility or community event oversight and coordination of multiple field staff.
- Coordinated contractor activities for installation and modification of monitoring and scientific equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Created and updated required logs, files, and records, along with developing standard operating procedures manuals covering health and safety rules.
- Compiled reports on inspections, investigations, and incidents, documenting departmental activities in required formats.
Public Maintenance Worker 1
Kern County Public Works
Bakersfield
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated loader, bobcat, forklift, and roll-off truck to facilitate waste management operations.
- Sorted metal, electronics, lumber, and other recyclables to enhance recycling processes.
- Supported recycling initiatives across multiple landfill locations.
Small Group Instructor
Grow Academy
Arvin
08.2021 - 10.2021
- A full-time campus sub and a small group instructor for Grow Academy.
- Provided one-on-one teaching to support students facing learning challenges.
- Taught physical education classes across all grades, focusing on skill development and fitness.
Full Case Picker
Dollar General Warehouse
Lebec
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Fulfilled trailer orders for shipping to Dollar General retail stores, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Selected high volume of products for prompt shipping, contributing to on-time fulfillment of orders.
Customer Service Associate
Lowes
Bakersfield
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Assist customers to fulfill their home improvement needs.
- Maintained daily inventory levels to support customer demand.
- Ensured safe operation of power equipment to facilitate efficient material handling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Marketing
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05-2020
Skills
- Water quality monitoring
- Environmental compliance
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
- SOPs
- PPE compliance
- Computer skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Public engagement
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Innovative thinking
- Decision-making
Websites
Timeline
Califorina Water Services Temp
California Water Servives
07.2025 - Current
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Bakersfield
07.2023 - 07.2025
Waste Management Technician 1
Kern County Public Works
08.2022 - 07.2023
Public Maintenance Worker 1
Kern County Public Works
10.2021 - 08.2022
Small Group Instructor
Grow Academy
08.2021 - 10.2021
Full Case Picker
Dollar General Warehouse
01.2021 - 06.2021
Customer Service Associate
Lowes
04.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Marketing
California State University Bakersfield