Talia Velazquez
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Hardworking employee with multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every job a positive experience.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radius Earthwork
Flagger Force Traffic Control Services
San Jose, California
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Operated pickups and flatbed trucks to set up and disassemble temporary traffic control schemes.
- Directed traffic flow and monitored intersections to ensure the safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
Construction Laborer
Janus Corporation
Concord, California
06.2019 - 10.2024
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Cleaned up any messes created during the course of the job quickly and efficiently.
- Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators when necessary.
- Worked with supervisors to determine best methods of demolishing structures.
Truck Driver
Sima LLC
Fairfield , CA
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, CA06-2012
Skills
- Traffic control
- Vehicle operation
- Safety compliance
- Construction site preparation
- Attention to detail
- Waste disposal
- Worksite preparation
- Structural demolition
- OSHA compliance
- Power tool operation
- Asbestos abatement
- Task prioritization
- Hazardous material handling
- Site preparation
- Debris removal
- Construction safety
- Equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Hazardous materials handling
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- HazWoper 40hr certificate
- Asbestos certificate
Timeline
Radius Earthwork
Flagger Force Traffic Control Services
03.2020 - 03.2025
Construction Laborer
Janus Corporation
06.2019 - 10.2024
Truck Driver
Sima LLC
01.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School