Joshua Hernandez
Rio Rico
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Laborer
Days Excavating
Rio Rico
02.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation tasks and site preparation.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for construction projects.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites throughout operations.
- Maneuver equipment
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Prepared tools and equipment for daily work assignments.
- Assisted in measuring and marking site layouts for excavation work.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Plumber
Parker and Sons
Tucson
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings efficiently.
- Diagnosed and repaired leaks in pipes, fixtures, and appliances promptly.
- Assisted in routine maintenance of plumbing systems to ensure functionality
- Tool knowledge and how to apply them to specific tasks (drain machines, see snake cameras, locator)
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting material to correct angles
- Residential work
- Soldering experience
- Water heater installation
- Re-piping (gas, water, sewage,drains)
- Salesman
- Operated hand and power tools for plumbing installations and repairs safely.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries effectively.
- Conducted inspections of plumbing systems to identify potential issues early.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as septic tanks or gas lines.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
Apprentice Plumber
Home Precision Solutions
Tucson
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted in installing plumbing systems and fixtures under supervision.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Participated in on-site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supported the team in repairing leaks and blockages promptly.
- Followed company protocols for waste disposal and material handling.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Maintained records of all repair jobs completed including information about parts used.
- Replaced worn washers in faucets to prevent leakage issues.
- Researched different types of plumbing supplies available in order to make cost-effective decisions when purchasing materials.
- Checked out blueprints before installation of piping systems to determine the specific materials required.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Adhered to established safety practices for work behaviors and equipment operation to prevent mishaps and accidents.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
Warehouse Worker
Thomas Produce Sales
Rio Rico
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Education
Rio Rico High School
Rio RicoSkills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Site safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Excavation techniques
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to challenges
- Safety protocol adherence
- Construction site safety
- Hand and power tools
- Punctuality and reliability
- Plumbing basics
- Equipment management
- Job site preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Plumbing
- [State] Driver's license
- Concrete mixing
- Equipment operation
- Hand tools operation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Laborer
Days Excavating
02.2025 - Current
Plumber
Parker and Sons
05.2024 - 07.2024
Apprentice Plumber
Home Precision Solutions
11.2021 - 10.2023
Warehouse Worker
Thomas Produce Sales
01.2020 - 06.2020
Rio Rico High School