Joseph Aranda
Hayward
Summary
Adaptable and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in highway maintenance and landscaping. Recognized for strong safety awareness and team collaboration, ready to leverage expertise to improve road conditions and enhance public safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance/Landscaper
Department of Transportation
500 Queens Lane ,san Jose Ca
02.2021 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain highway aesthetics and ensure public safety.
- Collaborated with team to design and implement sustainable landscaping solutions for transportation corridors.
- Conducted regular inspections of landscapes to identify maintenance needs and improve overall health of plant life.
- Trained new staff on landscape care techniques, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient completion of construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to optimize equipment performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity on job sites.
- Operated forklift, haul trucks, loader, sweeper and other equipment on daily basis.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating a wide range of heavy machinery, including excavators, and loaders.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring timely project delivery within budget constraints.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting to identify equipment issues promptly.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and repair tasks.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
- Enhanced road conditions through efficient pothole repair, guardrail installation, and pavement maintenance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and external contractors on various projects.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Supported traffic flow management during construction projects by setting up proper signage and traffic control devices.
- Improved roadway markings, ensuring they are visible and adhere to safety standards.
- Supported emergency services, providing rapid roadway clearances in event of accidents or natural disasters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School
Hayward, CASkills
- Class A commercial Driver's License
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Equipment care
- Excavator operation
- Skid steer operation
- Hand and power tools
- Repair and maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Backhoe operation
- Safety awareness
- Chainsaw operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Forklift operation
- Wheel loader operation
- Road construction
- Concrete mixing
- Equipment Repair
- Grading techniques
- Excavation techniques
- Equipment rigging
- Asphalt paving
- Felling procedures
- Safe driving practices
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Defensive driving techniques
- Logbook maintenance
- DOT compliance
- Clean MVR
- Heavy haul expert
Timeline
Highway Maintenance/Landscaper
Department of Transportation
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School