Armando Galaz
Meridian
Summary
Hardworking and versatile laborer with experience in ditch riding, seed soaking, concrete work, and maintenance assistance. Skilled in irrigation system management, equipment operation, and hands-on repairs. Strong ability to perform physically demanding tasks while ensuring efficiency and safety on the job site. Dedicated team player with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to completing tasks on time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Assistant
Basin Irrigation & Drainage Authority
Robbins
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Cleaned up debris from work areas after completing repairs or installations.
- Painted and refinished building interiors and exteriors as needed.
- Operated forklifts and hoists to move heavy objects while adhering to safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of company events and meetings.
- Maintained grounds through lawn care, garbage removal and special services such as tree pruning and removal.
Ditch Rider
Basin Irrigation & Drainage Authority
Robbins
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Monitored and maintained irrigation ditches, canals, and water systems to ensure the efficient and timely distribution of water to agricultural fields.
- Conducted regular inspections of water flow, levees, and channels to identify and repair any issues such as leaks, blockages, or erosion.
- Operated and maintained equipment used for ditch clearing, sediment removal, and water flow adjustments.
- Collaborated with farmers and ranchers to coordinate water usage schedules, addressing any concerns or modifications needed.
- Managed water control structures, ensuring compliance with irrigation schedules and local regulations.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of water monitoring devices to ensure accurate water delivery and usage reporting.
- Ensured the proper documentation of maintenance activities, water distribution logs, and repair records for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Responded promptly to emergency water-related issues, minimizing disruptions to irrigation systems and ensuring continued crop productivity.
Seed Soaking
Penny farm’s
Meridian
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Prepared and executed seed soaking procedures to enhance germination and seedling vigor.
- Monitored seed absorption rates and adjusted soaking times for optimal results.
- Handled and processed various seed types, following industry and safety standards.
- Operated and maintained soaking tanks, drying equipment, and seed handling tools.
Concrete Laborer
John Brann concrete
Knights Landing
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sutter Union High
Sutter05-2015
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Debris cleanup
- Safety compliance
- Collaboration skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Site cleanup
- Building and construction
- Customer service
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Maintenance Assistant
Basin Irrigation & Drainage Authority
11.2023 - 03.2025
Ditch Rider
Basin Irrigation & Drainage Authority
03.2019 - 10.2023
Seed Soaking
Penny farm’s
02.2019 - 06.2019
Concrete Laborer
John Brann concrete
08.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Sutter Union High
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