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GROUNDHAND
Summary

I am a dedicated ground hand experienced in moving materials, driving machinery and directing traffic to keep job sites operating and skilled tradesman working efficiently. Skilled in digging, backfilling and leveling earth, as well as pouring concrete, building temporary structures and assisting workers with different tasks.

Hardworking and reliable construction professional with physical stamina and job knowledge to handle any site need. Capable of completing manual jobs and operating diggers and skid steer equipment. Ready to bring abilities to new team in long-term position.

Dedicated to helping team succeed by working hard and fast to complete replacing poles and inspect. Capable of understanding and following orders, reading technical manuals and using hand and power tools. Excellent physical stamina with flexible schedule and license.

Skills
  • Forklift certified
  • Safety behaviors expertise
  • Hand tool operations
  • Standard operating procedures understanding
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Deadline driven
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • NCCER Certified
  • Strong work ethic
  • Manual labor skills
Experience
Groundhand
City, StateCompany Name/Feb 2020 to Current
  • Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations.
  • Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
  • Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications.
  • Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.
  • Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Construction Foreman
City, StateCompany Name/May 2017 to Oct 2019
  • Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
  • Enhanced production methods and improved employee motivation to maximize team productivity.
  • Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
  • Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans.
  • Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Reviewed documentation, including safety materials and implemented work site procedures that met compliance.
  • Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
  • Oversaw plumbing, heating, ventilation and irrigation system projects, which included construction, maintenance and repair work.
  • Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
  • Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
  • Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy and submitted on schedule.
  • Volunteered to oversee additional job tasks when the Superintendent was on vacation or out of the office.
  • Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained all team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing injuries by 100%.
  • Ensured proper use of equipment by crews.
  • Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
  • Assessed each staff member's strengths and delegated daily tasks based upon knowledge and skills sets.
Laborer
City, StateCompany Name/Nov 2017 to Apr 2018
  • Built temporary structures to hold back slopes or allow skilled workers to reach greater heights and complete job tasks.
  • Cut steel and wood materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
  • Trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.
  • Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
  • Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials used.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient, safe work and meet job schedules.
  • Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.
  • Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs.
  • Operated fork truck safely by following all procedures with care.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Monitored and supported site safety initiatives to protect team members and prevent accidents.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
  • Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
  • Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Coordinated communication between equipment operators by using two-way radios and hand signals.
Education and Training
GEDPrentiss ChristianAug 2010City
Associate of Applied ScienceJones County Junior CollegeMay 2013City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Prentiss Christian
  • Jones County Junior College

Job Titles Held:

  • Groundhand
  • Construction Foreman
  • Laborer

Degrees

  • GED
    Associate of Applied Science