Rodney Vigil Jr
Hoopa
Summary
He:yung (Hello) I am a Hoopa Valley Tribal member. Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both river restoration and road construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly. Efficient communication and teamwork, collaboration across departments, to meet project milestones.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Yurok Construction Co.
Klamath
03.2021 - Current
- Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Off-road water truck driver for fire prevention.
- Construction laborer.
- Road sweeper.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Yurok Tribe Fisheries
Klamath
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Site grading
- Off Road Dump Truck
- Off Road Water Truck
- Reported any incidents involving damages or injuries immediately to supervisor.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Other duties as assigned.
Operator Technician
Hoopa Valley Roads
Hoopa
05.2008 - 06.2019
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Performed regular maintenance on grade setting machines including replacing worn parts and lubricating moving components.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Repaired potholes in existing roads by filling them with fresh asphalt material.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoopa Valley High School
Hoopa, CA06-1998
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Site grading
- Equipment maintenance
- Traffic control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cultural Monitor
- Site cleanup
- Construction protocols
- Multitasking
- Log management
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Grey Snow Communications Fiber Academy UG101. Completed 2024.
- Cultural Monitor Training October 12th, 13th 2024
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Yurok Construction Co.
03.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Yurok Tribe Fisheries
06.2019 - 04.2020
Operator Technician
Hoopa Valley Roads
05.2008 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Hoopa Valley High School
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