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Ruben Castillo

Fresno

Summary

Experienced with on-site construction operations and equipment handling. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges effectively. Track record of collaborating with team members to ensure project success and safety compliance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Barro steel
02.2025 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Yupana
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.

Rail Loader / Construction Worker

JS West Propane
05.2021 - 10.2024
  • Trained and Followed all safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, excavators, cranes, and rail car locomotives.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving industrial propane tanks.
  • Loaded and unloaded propane from rail cars, storage tanks, trucks.
  • Inspected various tanks for leaks, rust, or other signs of damage.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on propane equipment.
  • Repaired hoses, valves, gauges, regulators, nozzles, pumps, filters.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding equipment such as MIG, TIG, Stick and flux core welding.
  • Cut metal with plasma cutters, torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Reconstructed, Assembled and tested compressor engines using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and other specialized equipment and tools. Threaded/welded and Ran pipe plumbing in accordance with functional specifications to industrial propane storage tanks.

Water Technician

Quality Home Service
11.2019 - 05.2021

Appliance Salesman

Action Home Appliance
09.2018 - 05.2019

Team Lead/Crew Member And demolition

Premier Pool & Spa
09.2017 - 09.2018

Bobtail Driver

California Sierra Express
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Loaded pallets of freight into truck trailers and bobtail trucks with pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Given routes to deliver goods through a 50-100 mile radius.
  • Constant runs to airports for long distance shipments.
  • Fully inspecting trucks for pre trips.
  • Performing all these duties with being mindful of time spent throughout the day.

Recovery Agent

Abbc Recovery
02.2008 - 11.2015
  • Developed strategies for locating and recovering defaulted loans in a timely manner.
  • Conducted skip tracing activities to locate debtors who had moved or changed contact information.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with debtors in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Initiated legal action when necessary to recover defaulted loans.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports on a regular basis to identify delinquent accounts.
  • Reviewed credit applications and determined appropriate course of action for delinquent accounts.

Tow Truck Driver

AJs Towing & Transport
06.2013 - 09.2015
  • Towed vehicles locally and long distance.
  • Provided roadside services.
  • Specialty handling in towing and transporting fully customized vehicles and industrial/farm equipment.
  • Contracted by insurance auctions to deliver wrecked vehicles of all sorts to various insurance auction locations.
  • Constant inspections and maintenance with assigned flatbed tow truck.
  • Always professional and reliable with every task given.
  • Always Maintaining a high level of safety no matter what, especially with customers involved.

Tow Truck Driver

Stanislaus Towing
03.2012 - 08.2014

Tire Technician

Les Schwab Tire Centers
01.2007 - 10.2008

Education

Vocational training - Fire Science

Yosemite College
Modesto, CA
05.2008

High school diploma - undefined

Thomas Downey High School
Modesto, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Hazardous materials
  • Mechanical aptitude

Certification

Driver's License

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Barro steel
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Yupana
10.2024 - 02.2025

Rail Loader / Construction Worker

JS West Propane
05.2021 - 10.2024

Water Technician

Quality Home Service
11.2019 - 05.2021

Appliance Salesman

Action Home Appliance
09.2018 - 05.2019

Team Lead/Crew Member And demolition

Premier Pool & Spa
09.2017 - 09.2018

Bobtail Driver

California Sierra Express
05.2015 - 02.2016

Tow Truck Driver

AJs Towing & Transport
06.2013 - 09.2015

Tow Truck Driver

Stanislaus Towing
03.2012 - 08.2014

Recovery Agent

Abbc Recovery
02.2008 - 11.2015

Tire Technician

Les Schwab Tire Centers
01.2007 - 10.2008

High school diploma - undefined

Thomas Downey High School

Vocational training - Fire Science

Yosemite College
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