CRAIG RESENDEZ
Riverside,CA
Summary
Skilled and knowledgeable individual in office administration and construction field work. My leadership and team-oriented skills help complete various of tasks and duties in accordance with company standards and regulations to ensure current and future company success. Safety-focused individual possessing excellent driving record.. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Technician
Jurupa Community Service District
03.2024 - Current
- Roadway/Water construction
- Heavy construction projects
- Managed materials procurement efficiently maintaining accurate inventory records; resultantly avoiding delays caused due to lack or surplus stock.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, contributing to timely project completion.
- Enhanced project safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines.
- Participated in mandatory training programs to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Coordinated with contractors during construction projects to minimize impact on existing water distribution services while maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency in the water distribution network.
- Supported infrastructure projects such as pipeline replacement or expansion by providing operational insight and assistance during planning stages.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for increased safety and consistency across the team''s work activities.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to coordinate movements and optimize work zone safety.
- Supported crew members in various tasks such as grading terrain, leveling surfaces, or compacting soil when necessary.
- Supported construction projects by efficiently loading trucks with excavated materials for proper disposal or reuse.
- Demonstrated precision in trench digging for utility installations, minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
- Achieved optimal excavator performance by diligently following manufacturer recommendations for equipment use, maintenance, and care.
- Minimized risk of injury during operation through strict adherence to OSHA safety guidelines and best practices in the industry.
- Improved overall job satisfaction among crew members by consistently displaying a strong work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to teamwork.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Conducted pre-and post-trip inspections to identify any potential issues or hazards before hitting the road.
- Trained new drivers on company protocol, safety guidelines, and efficient delivery methods.
- Completed daily logs and reports to maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
Driver, So Cal Gas Pipe Fitter
Herman Weissker Construction Inc.
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Roadway construction
- Heavy construction projects
- Gas distribution
- Assisting paving crews
- Operation of various hand and power tools and equipment
- Poly fuse and assisted the gas welders. Digging trenches, shoring, set bracing to support the sides walls of the excavations
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Maintain a clean and presentable jobsite for inspections by the gas company and for safety reasons
- Properly disposed all waste materials.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Driver, So. Cal Gas Pipe Fitter/Edison Conduit
Integrity Contractors Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2023
- So. Cal Gas Distribution & Edison underground pipeline installation.
- Excavate/Backfill, install Edison conduit to company standards.
- Maintain a clean and presentable jobsite for inspections by the Southern California Gas Company and Edison inspectors.
- Delivered employees and materials to job sites daily.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Driver/Laborer So. Cal Gas Pipe Fitter
Herman Weissker Construction Inc
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Roadway construction
- Heavy construction projects
- Gas distribution
- Assisting paving crews
- Operation of various hand and power tools and equipment
- Poly fuse and assisted the gas welders. Digging trenches, shoring, set bracing to support the sides walls of the excavations
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Maintain a clean and presentable jobsite for inspections by the gas company and for safety reasons
- Properly disposed all waste materials.
General Laborer Gas Distribution
A.M Ortega Construction Inc
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Roadway construction
- Heavy construction projects
- Gas distribution
- Assisting paving crews
- Operation of various hand and power tools and equipment
- Assisted the gas fitters with their tasks to complete the job
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Participated in safety seminars.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Digging trenches, shoring, set bracing to support the sides walls of the excavations
- Maintain a clean and presentable jobsite for inspections by the gas company and for safety reasons
- Properly disposed all waste materials.
- Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
Crematory Lead
Rose Hills Memorial Park
01.2014 - 04.2021
- As a Crematory lead my responsibilities are equivalent as a Crematory operator
- However, the Crematory Lead is expected to have a strong expert level working knowledge and practical skills in all areas of the crematory operations
- The primary responsibility is to ensure that all documentation to support the cremation are present in the file, human remains are transported properly to the crematory, are received and logged into the crematory logbook, cremated strictly according to state and federal laws, and that the cremated remains are carefully and completely processed and placed into the correct urns
- Be prepared unannounced visits from state inspectors
- Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters and take prompt corrective action as needed
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
- Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
- Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g
- Type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g
- Pallets, straps, rope)
- Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports
- Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
- Perform hosteling duties if required
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Crematory Operator
Mountain View Mortuary And Cemetery
09.2008 - 12.2013
- Properly identify human remains against the paperwork and logbook to ensure that the correct body is cremated and is placed in the correct urn
- Occasionally greet families who want to witness the cremation and answer their questions
- Ensure that health and safety rules are strictly maintained
- Perform cremation of human remains by preheating the retort; pushing the container with the body inside it into the retort; positioning the container inside the retort; closing the retort doors and pushing the igniter button; monitoring the internal retort temperature by watching the gauges to ensure overheating does not occur; and ensuring that the human remains are completely cremated
- Using Personal Protective Equipment, process cremated human remains to ensure that no ashes remain in the retort, that they are all placed carefully in the correct urn, and that cleanliness around the retort is strictly maintained
- Carefully complete the crematory logbook with all of the required data
- At the end of each day, ensure that all urns with cremated remains are transported to the Interment Office
- Ensure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of health and safety
- Report unsafe equipment and conditions to management
- Be prepared for unannounced visits by state inspectors who audit the crematory process twice a year by scrupulously following rules and regulations, maintaining detailed records and logbooks, and keeping the crematory very clean
- Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters and take prompt corrective action as needed
- Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service
- Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance
- Cemetery Grounds Maintenance
- Mows grass, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure proper standards are maintained
- Operates lawn and heavy grounds equipment such as backhoe tractor to dig and back fill, including jack hammers to break up concrete or asphalt to trench and repair main water lines or irrigation lines, including push and power mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment to locate services on cemetery grounds such as grave plots, irrigation, main water line supply, telephone lines etc
- Removes debris and trash from grounds
- May include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers
- Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombment's and inurnments
- May perform disinterment
- May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures
- May perform minor/major repairs to the cemetery streets and or building systems
- May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations
- Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines
- May assist in moving and installing burial vaults
Package handler
FedEx Express
12.2012 - 06.2013
- As a package handler my job was to load and unload aircraft and company vehicles, sort
- Package’s and perform a variety of station support activities.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
Funeral Attendant
Montecito Mortuary and Cemetery
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management
- Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
- Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system
- Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc
- Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements
- Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
- Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
- Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,
- Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance
- Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation
- May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to
- Carried flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to churches and places of interment.
- Arranged floral tributes and lights around caskets in visitation rooms and chapels.
- Transferred cremated remains from temporary urns to permanent urns to release cremated remains to families.
- Transported caskets from morgue to reserved rooms to prepare caskets for viewing.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Closed caskets at appropriate point in services.
Cashier clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
11.2005 - 04.2008
- In this position I was required to scan, and process customer orders, assist in bagging the
- Customers' order and responsible to collect any monies due and/or process checks or other
- Forms of payment at the check stand
- Required to stock merchandise for sale, open cases,
- Price items for sale, place merchandise on shelves, rotate shelf stock and order merchandise
- For customer purchases
- Always follow company policies and procedures, including customer protection laws and applicable weights and measures regulations.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
Colton, CA2006
Skills
- Safe Work Practices
- Daily Logs
- Precise Measurements
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Work Assignments
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Quality Production
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Tagging Procedures
- Acetylene Torches
- Portable Grinders
- Machine Examinations
- Production Efficiency
- Project Management
- Final Inspections
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Training Junior Team Members
- Routine Inspections
- Construction safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavation techniques
- Plumbing installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Power tools operation
- Loading and unloading
- Effective communication
Contact
Colton, CA 92324
Skills
- Supply Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Equipment Inventory Maintenance
- Construction Equipment
- Hazardous Materials
- Production Targets
- Project Deadlines
- Construction Site Operations
- Power Tools Operations
- Pipefitting
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - California Department of Motor Vehicles. Tanker Endorsement with Automatic Restriction.
- Trenching and Excavation Competent Person Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or OSHA Authorized trainers.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Highway Work Zone Safety
Timeline
Construction Technician
Jurupa Community Service District
03.2024 - Current
Driver, So Cal Gas Pipe Fitter
Herman Weissker Construction Inc.
05.2023 - 02.2024
Driver, So. Cal Gas Pipe Fitter/Edison Conduit
Integrity Contractors Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2023
Driver/Laborer So. Cal Gas Pipe Fitter
Herman Weissker Construction Inc
01.2022 - 10.2022
General Laborer Gas Distribution
A.M Ortega Construction Inc
04.2021 - 01.2022
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
08.2018 - 09.2020
Crematory Lead
Rose Hills Memorial Park
01.2014 - 04.2021
Package handler
FedEx Express
12.2012 - 06.2013
Crematory Operator
Mountain View Mortuary And Cemetery
09.2008 - 12.2013
Funeral Attendant
Montecito Mortuary and Cemetery
03.2008 - 09.2008
Cashier clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - California Department of Motor Vehicles. Tanker Endorsement with Automatic Restriction.
- Trenching and Excavation Competent Person Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or OSHA Authorized trainers.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Highway Work Zone Safety
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
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