Arnoldo Gonzalez
Shafter
Summary
Skilled Line Locator with 17 years background in identifying underground utilities and pipelines through use of specialized equipment. Familiar with blueprints, plans, and maps for accurate location results. Strong emphasis on safety protocols and procedures to prevent damage. Showcased ability to work under varying weather conditions, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Made contributions towards constructional projects. Proven ability to accurately assess underground utilities and manage construction site safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Line-Locater
Ken Small Industries
Bakersfield
07.2007 - 04.2025
- Visually inspected above-ground signs or markers indicating the presence of underground utilities.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all equipment used in line locating operations.
- Monitored construction sites to ensure that no damage was done to any underground utility lines during excavation operations.
- Identified and marked locations of existing underground utility lines on public and private properties.
- Verified accuracy of maps, drawings, plans, and sketches for locating underground facilities.
- Attended regular safety meetings and training sessions held by supervisors.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding the need for additional information or clarification of markings and data provided.
- Assessed potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning operations.
- Utilized hand-held locators, shovels, probes, sondes, and other equipment to accurately locate buried utilities.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using equipment.
- Updated USA Dig Alerts.
Construction Framer
Las Plumas Lumber
Bakersfield
- Constructed frameworks for residential projects using precision measuring tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and building plans to guide framing processes accurately.
- Installed wall studs, floor joists, and roof trusses following safety protocols.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified size, using power saws and hand tools.
- Repaired damaged framework by replacing broken pieces with new material.
- Utilized tape measures, carpenter squares, and table saws to handle material
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CASkills
- Utility locating
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Hand tool proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line-Locater
Ken Small Industries
07.2007 - 04.2025
Construction Framer
Las Plumas Lumber
Some College (No Degree) -
Arvin High School