Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteerism
Timeline
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Leonel Solis

Shafter

Summary

Motivated candidate seeking Apprentice or Entry Level Groundsman position. Graduate of American Lineman College with hands-on experience in climbing, rigging, and Bucket/Digger Derrick operations. Knowledgeable in power industry standards and safety measures, complemented by a CDL Class A with no restrictions and tankers endorsement. With a Varitey of different construction experience in different jobs. And

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Mendoza Trans Inc
Bakersfield
01.2026 - Current
  • Operated vehicle safely, ensuring compliance with all traffic regulations
  • Operating Tractor with flat bed
  • Loaded and unloaded oranges efficiently, maintaining quality standards during transport
  • Moved equipment across central California to facilitate timely deliveries
  • Utilized 56-foot trailer for delivery
  • Operating Refer Trailers
  • Driving out of town
  • Backing up to docks
  • Properly ready inspect vehicle and trailer every morning

Groundman

Diversified Utilities Services
Yreka
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Installed utility poles to support reliable service delivery
  • Install down guys
  • Install ground rods
  • Prepped and installed grounds to proper length
  • Dug holes to precise specifications for optimal pole installation
  • Operated Line trucks and equipment
  • Operated vac truck
  • Operated vac trailer
  • Worked with line crew
  • Set up transformers
  • Red zone work area
  • Assisted in cleanup and wire installation to maintain project timelines
  • Drove flat bed semi to haul equipment

Welder Helper

Solis Welding and Fabrication
Shafter, CA
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted welder in preparing various welding projects
  • Read blue prints
  • Followed safety protocols and guidelines to create a safe work environment
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools
  • Grinder every weld
  • Load/ unload material
  • Planned out the day

UA (Journeyman Helper) Apprentice

Local 428
Bakersfield
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Install cable tray for DC wire.
  • Install weather stations.
  • Operate power tools.
  • Installed conduit in designated areas to facilitate electrical wiring.
  • Install the ground wire.
  • Assure everything is torqued to spec.
  • Read and understand blueprints.
  • Assist JW with installing fuses to combiner boxes.
  • Assist in bending conduit.
  • Identify problems with circuits by testing using multimeters or oscilloscopes.

Solar Panel Installer

Aerotek
Shafter
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed panel installations using specific hand tools and power tools.
  • Pulled wire for electrical needs, and put together panel support.
  • Work in a team-based environment to accomplish employer needs.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit.
  • Installed Series 4 solar panels.
  • Tested electrical systems to find faults or loose connections to repair.

UA (Journeyman Helper) Apprentice

Local 428
Bakersfield
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Installed new electrical components.
  • Pulled DC wire.
  • Cut and prepare the loom to the correct length to cover the motor components.
  • Pull and adjust the wire to the proper length.
  • Inspected and installed the combiner.
  • Dug and planted vaults for inverter grounding.
  • Install fuses to combiner boxes.

Machine Operator

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
Bakersfield
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Troubleshoot and repair the machine to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Set up the machine for various jobs to maintain compliance with thresholds and waste reduction.
  • Lubricate parts and do minor maintenance for improved machine function.
  • Identify and fix malfunctions by watching production operations.
  • Monitor lines for any jams or pile-ups.
  • Adjusted feed rates to appropriate settings.

Education

Climbing Cert/Utility Worker Cert - Lineman

American Lineman College
Bakersfield, CA

High School Diploma -

Shafter High School
Shafter, CA

Skills

  • Operating Vac Truck and Trailer
  • Operating line truck
  • Tankers endorsement
  • Climbing
  • Framing Wood Poles
  • Digger Derrick Use
  • Aerial Lift Use
  • Bucket Truck Usage
  • Work Zone Protection
  • Crossarm Install
  • EPZ/TPG Training
  • Guy Wire Installation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operations
  • Safety Protocols
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Scaffold and Ladder Work
  • Equipment Operations
  • Repair Planning
  • Energy Wheel
  • Advanced Rigging
  • Pole Top Rescue
  • Bucket Truck Rescue

Certification

  • CDL A NO RESTRICTIONS
  • TANKERS ENDORSEMENT
  • Double Triples Endorsement
  • Certified Utility Worker Certification
  • Climbing Certification
  • Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • OSHA 10
  • Chainsaw Certified
  • Pole Top Rescue Certified
  • Bucket Truck Rescue Certified
  • Bucket Truck Certified

Volunteerism

  • Community Service
  • Campus Improvement Project

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

Mendoza Trans Inc
01.2026 - Current

Groundman

Diversified Utilities Services
09.2025 - 12.2025

Welder Helper

Solis Welding and Fabrication
01.2025 - 09.2025

UA (Journeyman Helper) Apprentice

Local 428
01.2024 - 10.2024

Solar Panel Installer

Aerotek
05.2023 - 08.2023

UA (Journeyman Helper) Apprentice

Local 428
06.2022 - 10.2022

Machine Operator

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
10.2021 - 06.2022

Climbing Cert/Utility Worker Cert - Lineman

American Lineman College

High School Diploma -

Shafter High School
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