Walter K. Cruz
Rosemead,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at JT Construction, excelling in heavy equipment operation and construction site safety. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork, while implementing best practices that reduced workplace incidents by 20%. Adaptable and dependable, committed to delivering high-quality results on every project.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Laborer
Mg Heavy Builder
Huntington Park, CA
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated and maintained construction machinery for various projects.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople in executing complex tasks on job sites.
- Followed safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently to support project timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks within deadlines.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Implemented best practices for waste management on site to promote sustainability.
Journeyman Operator
JT Construction
Los Angeles, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to execute construction projects efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents through proactive measures and training sessions.
- Assisted in training new operators, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety.
Cashier/prep Cook
The Kebab Shop
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments while balancing cash drawers at shift end.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints professionally to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Lumberjack
Woodchuckers Tree Service
Georgetown, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated chainsaws and other equipment safely and efficiently during tree removal operations.
- Assisted in the identification of hazardous trees for prompt removal to ensure site safety.
- Maintained tools and equipment to uphold performance standards and prolong lifespan.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex tree felling techniques effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance during all operations.
- Implemented best practices for waste management, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Reviewed job sites for potential hazards, enhancing overall operational efficiency and safety measures.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines when working with hazardous tools and equipment, minimizing the risk of injury or accidents.
- Optimized work schedules, reducing downtime between tasks and increasing overall productivity.
- Improved timber cutting efficiency by implementing safer and more effective felling techniques.
- Gained proficiency in various types of tree identification, allowing for more informed decisions when selecting trees for harvest.
- Applied knowledge of tree growth patterns and characteristics when planning harvest strategies, ensuring long-term sustainability for forest resources.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer And Science
Adventist Bilingual Institute of French Harbor
Roatan, Honduras11.2014
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Construction site safety
- Painting proficiency
- Flooring installation
- Masonry techniques
- Customer service
- Sales
- Demolition procedures
- Concrete finishing
- Ditch digging
- Formwork construction
- Sheet metal work
- Structural demolition
- Excavation techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Drywall installation
- Roofing expertise
- Joining work
- Job site measuring and layout
- Team player
- Skilled with ladders and scaffolds
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and dependable
- Site preparation
- Safety procedures
- Materials handling
- Structural knowledge
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hand and power tool operation
Additional Information
Achieved work Experience in customer service callcenter from 2018-2021
Timeline
Journeyman Operator
JT Construction
06.2025 - 08.2025
Journeyman Laborer
Mg Heavy Builder
07.2023 - 12.2025
Cashier/prep Cook
The Kebab Shop
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lumberjack
Woodchuckers Tree Service
08.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - Computer And Science
Adventist Bilingual Institute of French Harbor