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VALENTINE CRUZ

VALENTINE CRUZ

Port Richey,FL

Summary

Dedicated and Motivated individual with over 12 years of experience working in Water/Reclaimed distribution and Wastewater collection. Ability to proficiently operate all machines and equipment needed for this department. Knowledge of Hillsborough County policy and procedures. Strong leaderships skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly. Looking to advance my position as well as continuing to train and help others grow to their fullest potential.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilities Maintenance Supervisor Tier 1

Hillsborough County Public Utilities
02.2023 - Current
  • Dispatching personnel as needed.
  • Prioritizing daily work assignments.
  • Creating and assigning work orders.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Supervised 5 or more employees and scheduled shifts and job tasks.
  • Operating, Maintaining, Troubleshooting/Diagnosing Repairing, assigning tasks, Supervising and the Training and Development of employees in the Water, Reclaim and Wastewater systems.
  • The safe operation and Training of both light and heavy equipment.
  • Calling in the location of underground utilities in emergency and pre planned job situations.
  • Assisting in the planning, budgeting, repairing and restoration of all jobs.
  • Assuming responsibilities of upper management in circumstances when required including meeting with contractors and coordinating with other teams or utilities in planning and or emergency situations.
  • The translation and response of all questions, comments, concerns given in Spanish in the form of verbal, written or telecommunicated.
  • Assuring the proper safety precautions, traffic procedures and PPE are being utilized when necessary.
  • Determining whether job conditions call for de-watering and shoring for safety concerns.
  • The inventory and identification of equipment utilized annually.
  • Collecting data and information from the field to update and provide analytics that would improve and update mapping and infrastructure views.

Utility Maintenance Operator

Hillsborough County Public Utilities
08.2013 - 02.2023
  • Operating, Maintaining, Troubleshooting/Diagnosing Repairing, assigning tasks, Supervising and the Training and Development of employees in the Water, Reclaim and Wastewater systems.
  • The safe operation and Training of both light and heavy equipment.
  • Calling in the location of underground utilities in emergency and pre planned job situations.
  • Assisting in the planning, budgeting, repairing and restoration of all jobs.
  • Assuming responsibilities of management in circumstances when required including meeting with contractors and coordinating with other teams or utilities in planning and or emergency situations.
  • The translation and response of all questions, comments, concerns given in Spanish in the form of verbal, written or telecommunicated.
  • Assuring the proper safety precautions, traffic procedures and PPE are being utilized when necessary.
  • Determining whether job conditions call for de-watering and shoring for safety concerns.
  • The inventory and identification of equipment utilized annually.
  • Collecting data and information from the field to update and provide analytics that would improve and update mapping and infrastructure views.

Foreman/ Team Lead

Coastal Tile and Wood
03.2007 - 06.2013
  • Planning jobs, budgeting, Supervision and execution of all jobs and tasks of two teams.
  • Jobs consisted of performing estimates for planned jobs both in and out of the county.
  • The procurement of tools and equipment with company accounts.
  • Budgeting for annual cost and expenses of jobs and travel accommodations for myself and the team.
  • Providing travel receipts and documentation of any expenses for reimbursement purposes.
  • Delegating work and assignments amongst the team to ensure jobs were completed in a safe and timely matter.
  • Training and development of employees both new and tenured to create the best and most efficient work force possible.
  • Performing job interviews for new hires and discussing the potential and opportunities for growth and development in the company.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LETO COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2005

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Development & Evaluation skills
  • Delegating
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Project management
  • Good Judgement/ Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Quick Learner
  • Time Management
  • Able to Operate/ Train on all needed equipment
  • Communication
  • Conflict management
  • Loyalty & dedication

Licensing & Certifications

  • Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator
  • Class A CDL
  • Class B Wastewater Collections System Operator
  • Backflow Certification
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

Utilities Maintenance Supervisor Tier 1

Hillsborough County Public Utilities
02.2023 - Current

Utility Maintenance Operator

Hillsborough County Public Utilities
08.2013 - 02.2023

Foreman/ Team Lead

Coastal Tile and Wood
03.2007 - 06.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LETO COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

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