Roy Garza
Bakersfield
Summary
Having 6 years of experienced with water resources, and strong leadership and problem-solving experience. I am a dedicated, organized, and methodical individual. I have great interpersonal skills; I am an excellent team worker and keen with the willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Maintenance Worker
City of Bakersfield-Water Resources
03.2023 - Current
- Performed all aspects of sub-professional engineering activities concerning open channel water flows
- Assisted Hydrographic supervisor with routine flow measurements of the Kern River channel using River Surveyor S5
- Acted as Canal Tender 11, when necessary, with attention to detail when receiving calls from water districts and the public and communicating important information to staff
- Strategized, implements, and delivered critical decisions throughout work shift while following department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
- Have personable and excellent communication and customer service skills, have great attention to details, able to work independently, ability to multi-task, excellent math, record keeping, and organizational abilities
- Operated heavy and light equipment such as Excavator, Grappler, Loader, Backhoe, and Bobcat.
Utility Worker
Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Maintenance water lines within my assigned district using light and heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and dozers
- Knowledgeable of OSHA standards relates to trenching and hole digging
- Welded, fabricated, and installed various irrigation components for water delivery
- Maintained district building and pumping stations with semi-skilled and skilled task with maintenance and construction
- Responsible for water deliveries by turning on pumps and or opening gates from the main canal to laterals and sub-lateral pipelines on a timely basis
- Sets valves, checks meters, and measures water flow, making necessary adjustments to correct for surges, excess water, and low water levels
- Also confers with SCADA systems to see if canal flows are set correctly and regulatory controls are being monitored
- Tactfully and courteously meet with farmers and irrigators to discuss water delivery problems and complaints.
Education
McFarland High School Diploma -
SJVC – Electrical Technology Certification -
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Critical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Prevention-focused
- Vast machinery knowledge
Certification
Class A Commercial License
Awards
2023, Received Star Award for Excellence in Action
Additional Information
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft 360: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Software.
Timeline
Service Maintenance Worker
City of Bakersfield-Water Resources
03.2023 - Current
Utility Worker
Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District
12.2018 - 03.2023
McFarland High School Diploma -
SJVC – Electrical Technology Certification -
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