Mario A. Morales Jr.
Tucson
Summary
Dependable and safety-focused equipment operator with over 10+ years of experience in transportation, street maintenance, and construction operations. Skilled in asphalt repair, crack sealing, roadway maintenance, and operating heavy and light equipment used in public works operations. Experienced in drainage maintenance, storm cleanup, traffic control setup, and roadway repair. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and public service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Tucson
01.2026 - Current
- Perform roadway maintenance including crack sealing, asphalt repair, pothole repair, and pavement preservation.
- Assist with stormwater wash maintenance, drainage inspections, and roadway hazard removal.
- Follow City safety procedures, SDS guidelines, and traffic control protocols.
- Inspect worksites prior to beginning work to identify hazards and ensure safe working conditions.
- Assist with barricade and traffic control setup using cones, signage, and barriers.
- Support crews during storm response and emergency roadway repairs.
- Assist with equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
Equipment Operator I
Pima County Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Operated heavy equipment including loaders, dump trucks, patch trucks, skid loaders, rollers, street sweepers, milling machines, and Gannon tractor attachments.
- Performed pothole repair, asphalt patching, crack sealing, and roadway surface maintenance.
- Maintained ditches, culverts, drainageways, and washes to ensure proper water flow.
- Performed dust control by spraying water on dirt roads, shoulders, and alleys.
- Conducted equipment inspections and preventative maintenance before and after operations.
- Set up traffic control zones using barricades, cones, and signage.
- Followed Blue Stake procedures and SDS safety guidelines.
- Responded to storm cleanup and emergency roadway repairs.
Laborer
National City Precision Asphalt
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Subcontractor supporting the City of San Diego on street maintenance repairs.
- Assisted with asphalt paving, crack sealing, and pothole repair.
- Prepared work areas by cleaning, grading, and setting up traffic control zones.
- Operated compactors and other light equipment used in paving operations.
- Loaded and unloaded asphalt materials and maintained a clean job site.
Part-Time Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
01.2018 - 01.2026
- Directed aircraft for parking, pushback, and towing operations.
- Operated ground service equipment including baggage tugs, belt loaders, sweepers, and blower trucks.
- Maintained strict FAA and company safety standards.
- Served as a station trainer mentoring new employees on safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cholla High Magnet School
Tucson, AZSome College Coursework -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Front-End Loaders
- Dump Trucks
- Patch Trucks
- Skid Loaders / Bobcats
- Road Rollers / Compactors
- Street Sweepers
- Asphalt Milling Machines
- Gannon Tractor Attachments
- Water Trucks
- Crack Sealing
- Asphalt Patching
- Pothole Repair
- Road Shoulder Repair
- Drainage & Wash Maintenance
- Storm Cleanup & Debris Removal
- Dust Control & Roadway Sweeping
- Traffic Control Setup
- Blue Stake Utility Locating
- SDS Safety Compliance
- Equipment Inspections & Preventative Maintenance
- Jobsite Hazard Identification
- Emergency Roadway Response
Certification
CDL Class B License
Timeline
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Tucson
01.2026 - Current
Laborer
National City Precision Asphalt
01.2019 - 01.2024
Part-Time Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
01.2018 - 01.2026
Equipment Operator I
Pima County Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Cholla High Magnet School
Some College Coursework -
Pima Community College