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Andrew Kopcha

Noxen,PA

Summary

Team-driven individual boasting over a decade managing the control of traffic and handling emergency response. A communicative Road Construction Worker known for mentoring and training fellow employees. A hard worker and efficient employee working in all types of weather conditions with relative ease. Offering skills in team collaboration, communication and leadership.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

Value Lawncare
Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - Current
  • Collected leaves in fall season using leaf blower or rake.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
  • Leveled soil surfaces using a grading rake or shovel.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies onto trucks for transport to job sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Removed dead grass or weeds from lawns using rakes or shovels.
  • Assisted with the installation of sod, plants and trees to enhance outdoor areas.
  • Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning before use.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Strander 1

Bridon Bekaert
Pittston, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
  • Unload finished products from machines to be transported.
  • Inspect workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Set up and operate machine to produce good quality finished products.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by performing quality inspection at the beginning of shift.

Road Construction Worker

Century Traffic
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated traffic control efforts by setting up signs, cones, barricades and other devices.
  • Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
  • Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
  • Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while working on road construction projects.
  • Also employed by this company June 2011 till May 2014

Tugger Operator/Laborer

XLC Services
Meshoppen, PA
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Operated tugger to move materials from one location to another within the warehouse.
  • Checked cargo for accuracy prior to transporting it.
  • Ensured that safety procedures were followed while operating tugger equipment.
  • Inspected tugger on a daily basis for any mechanical issues or damages.
  • Communicated regularly with other staff members regarding material movement schedules and updates.
  • Strictly adhered to all safety protocols related to operating heavy machinery such as wearing protective gear at all times.
  • Followed set routes while driving the tuggers in order to minimize fuel consumption and maximize efficiency.
  • Conducted routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, fueling on the tuggers.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Also other general labor jobs. Most of the time was Material cart prepairer.

Laboratory Analyst

Staff Management SMX
Meshoppen, PA
05.2014 - 01.2016
  • Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests to ensure the product was safe and properly made.
  • Performed more chemical and physical laboratory tests on the product when it was not safe and/or properly made. By doing so, helps the techs problem solve the equipment faster and more efficiently.
  • Trained newly hired employees for multiple companies.
  • Shared knowledge with visiting employees.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - History Teacher Education

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA

Skills

  • Traffic Sign Installation
  • Traffic Control
  • Debris Removal
  • Emergency Response
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety Procedures
  • Safe Equipment Handling
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Communication
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • Certified Road Construction Flagger
  • Fork Lift Certified

Towards The Future

  • Excited to start a new career.
  • I work well in a team or on my own, supervised or unsupervised.
  • Willing and able to learn new skills and knowledge.
  • My goal is to be able to live comfortably when I am retired ion the future.

Timeline

Laborer

Value Lawncare
10.2024 - Current

Strander 1

Bridon Bekaert
10.2023 - 10.2024

Road Construction Worker

Century Traffic
05.2016 - Current

Tugger Operator/Laborer

XLC Services
01.2016 - 05.2016

Laboratory Analyst

Staff Management SMX
05.2014 - 01.2016

Some College (No Degree) - History Teacher Education

Luzerne County Community College

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