Vidal Acosta
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair, and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Laborer
Remedial Transportation Services/Construction Division
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Executed fire debris cleanup at Malibu, Palisades, Camarillo, Auberry, and Santa Rosa fires.
- Managed oil field construction operations like facility demolition, soil excavation, water basin restoration.
- Implemented preventive care on diesel trucks and heavy equipment, collaborating with shop mechanics when operations were paused.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Excavated holes for installation of city water meters, followed by compaction of surrounding dirt. Surrounded water meter boxes with asphalt for improved stability and maintenance access.
General Laborer
Central Environmental Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed trenching and excavation for wastewater treatment pipelines, ensuring precise depth and grading.
- Safe installation while following OSHA safety standards
- Implemented soil remediation to evaluate radiation presence in soil
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Performed hydro vac operations for precise detection of active pipelines.
General Laborer
Entact LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated pipeline abandonment for Chevron purged pipeline by adding nitrogen to abandon
- Transfer of contaminated soil into bins
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Solar Panel Installer (Contract)
Aerotek
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Installed over 1000 solar panels, supporting trenching conduit installation and wiring
- Ensured all installations met safety and quality requirements
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
Floor Hand
C&J Well Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Contributed to maintenance and repair of production rigs, lowering downtime and increasing operational availability.
- Coordinated assembly and disassembly activities for production and workover rig equipment
- Conducted down-hole tool activities in a safe and responsible manner, mitigating risk
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Operated down-hole tools safely and responsibly, limiting risk.
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs.
- Set up and broke down production equipment based on job specification Provided assistance in assembly and disassembly of production rig
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delan High School
Delano, CA06.1992
Skills
- Construction support
- Asphalt paving
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse organization
- Traffic control
- Team collaboration
- Yard maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Hydro vac/ditch witch operator
- Debris and trash removal
- Hand and power tools
- Hand tools operation
- Job site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Demolition
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
40HR HAZWOPER
8 HR Refresher
OSHA 30
Timeline
General Laborer
Central Environmental Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023
General Laborer
Remedial Transportation Services/Construction Division
01.2019 - 01.2025
General Laborer
Entact LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Solar Panel Installer (Contract)
Aerotek
01.2016 - 01.2017
Floor Hand
C&J Well Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Delan High School