Arthur J. Brotherton
FENCE 4 RENT
San Jose,CA
1
Language
37
years of professional experience
Foreman / Heavy equipment operator directing site work, operating heavy machinery, and supporting layout, fabrication, and field coordination on construction jobs. Brings experience aligning general contractors and subcontractors to keep schedules moving and jobs moving toward completion. Combines heavy equipment operation, metal shop fabrication, and jobsite coordination with bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
Work History
Owner/ Operator
11 Years 9 Months- Process 2k customer orders daily while coordinating delivery, setup, and pickup schedules.
- Handle $20k160K in monthly billing and receivables while maintaining accurate records and follow-up.
- Prepare customer estimates and rental quotes based on site needs and project requirements.
- Oversee fence installation activities and verify work meets jobsite expectations.
- Manage customer questions and service issues with clear communication in English and Spanish.
- Maintain inventory of fence panels, posts, and hardware to support timely job completion.
- Track incoming and outgoing equipment to reduce delays and misplaced materials.
- Coordinate subcontractor schedules and site access to keep rental projects aligned.
- Monitor jobsite safety practices and address hazards before installation work continues.
- Perform plan review and layout checks before crews begin fence placement.
- Record daily activity, customer details, and service notes for accurate follow-up.
- Order materials and replacement parts to support ongoing rental operations.
- Handle bookkeeping tasks to keep expenses, payments, and invoices organized.
- Inspect rental equipment before and after use to confirm readiness and condition.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed to support deliveries, placement, and site cleanup.
Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator
1 Year 6 Months- Review 20 jobsite safety checks weekly to support safe operations and reduce hazards across active work areas.
- Operate heavy equipment to complete grading, loading, and material movement safely and efficiently on active construction sites.
- Support project layout and plan review to keep field work aligned with drawings, measurements, and site requirements.
- Maintain crew coordination, material readiness, and progress reporting to help keep jobs on schedule and work organized.
Co-Owner / CEO / Director of Operations
6 Years 5 Months- Owner and operator of a full service company providing temp-fence, storage containers, temp power and portable restrooms for commercial, residential and private properties.
- Office Management including, purchasing, accounts payable & receivable, company operating expenses and business development.
- Responsible for estimates, project scheduling, crew dispatch, material ordering and site deliveries
- Field Management - Managed staff of up to 15, all subcontractors ( concrete & demolition) equipment
- Managed compliance to ensure all jobs met safety regulations for staff, company equipment and work site
- Projects include a variety of construction site services ranging in values of $15,000 to $120,000
- Prepared estimates and project schedules for temporary fencing, storage containers, temp power, and portable restroom services.
- Directed field operations for commercial, residential, and private properties, coordinating deliveries and site setup.
- Managed staff and subcontractors across concrete and demolition projects to keep work moving on schedule.
- Coordinated material ordering and equipment deliveries to support daily jobsite demands and project timelines.
Owner / Operator
6 Years- Managed office operations, including sales support, accounts payable and receivable, and bookkeeping for the business.
- Fabricated temporary fence materials to support rental inventory and prepare jobs for installation.
- Supervised job sites, coordinated crews, and handled equipment operation to support safe, on-time project execution.
Owner / Operator
3 Years 10 Months- Started and Managed Underground Pipeline & Excavation Company
- Daily Office & Field operations including estimating, scheduling, dispatch, site supervision, heavy equipment operation, labor and bookkeeping
- Coordinate with PG&E, local city & county services and underground utility companies for various private, industrial, and commercial utility relocation
- Projects include a variety of underground and excavation jobs ranging in values of $2,500 to $45,000
Demolition Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 1 Month- Daily operations including material/equipment mobilizations and plan review / layout
- Field Duties including Heavy equipment operation and General labor
- Project Management – Cost Budgeting & Tracking, Safety, Site Supervision and Scheduling
- Jobs include a variety of demolition & site clearing projects ranging in values of $10,000 to $130,000
- Directed daily field operations for demolition and site clearing projects from start to finish.
- Reviewed plans and site layouts to support safe and accurate demolition sequencing.
- Operated heavy equipment for demolition, excavation, and site clearing tasks.
- Coordinated material mobilization and equipment positioning across active job sites.
Equipment Operator / Laborer
4 Years 10 Months- Material/equipment mobilization for project site
- Plan review / layout, Heavy equipment operation, Piper layer, and General labor
- Installation and removal of Sewer, Water, Fire, and Storm underground pipe line construction
- Specialties - Live water main taps, man hole renovation / construction, and cad welding
Education
- Fire Science Technology Courses
- Undergraduate General Education Courses
- General Education Diploma
Skills
Employee management & supervision experience
Crew scheduling
Subcontractor coordination
Site supervision
Project scheduling
Plan review & layout
Material ordering
Estimate preparation
Record keeping and progress reporting
Bookkeeping
Accounts payable & receivable
Equipment logistics
Jobsite safety management
Safety regulation compliance
Heavy equipment operation
Bilingual English/Spanish
Change order management
OSHA 30 certification
Contract administration
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual – English / Spanish
Timeline
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04.1990 - 02.1995Read More
CENTRAL INDEPENDENCE STUDIES
from General Education Diploma
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EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
from Undergraduate General Education Courses
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MISSION VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
from Fire Science Technology Courses
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