Austin Nance
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in welding, heavy machinery usage, and construction. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Laborer
Bomba Construction
Sikeston, MO
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Used aerial lifts to reach higher elevations while performing trimming tasks.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welder
JMR Trailers
Sikeston, MO
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Skilled Worker
City of Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
9/18/18 - 12/24/22
- Operated a front end loader to move and load materials such as dirt, gravel, asphalt, and debris.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on the equipment to ensure it was in safe working condition.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as greasing, oiling, and fueling the machine.
- Lifted heavy objects using the loader's hydraulic arms and buckets.
- Transported soil and other materials from one location to another in a timely manner.
- Assisted with site grading by leveling off terrain with the loader bucket.
- Loaded trucks with soil or other materials for delivery to construction sites.
- Unloaded trucks filled with supplies or equipment at job sites.
- Cleared away debris from work sites prior to beginning projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating the loader at all times including wearing protective gear.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Repaired damaged brickwork using tuckpointing techniques.
- Unloaded supplies from delivery trucks.
- Cut and shaped blocks for construction projects.
- Performed basic carpentry duties to construct forms for laying concrete or foundation walls.
- Used power tools such as drills, grinders, saws. to cut stones or other hard materials into required shapes or sizes.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
Skills
- Materials Organization
- Demolition
- Power and hand tools
- Able to lift up to 240 pounds
- Worksite preparation
- Window Installation
- Drywall Installation
- HVAC maintenance
- Flooring Installation
- Fence building
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Multitasking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Rebuilding trucks
- Rebuilding street bikes
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Skilled Laborer
Bomba Construction
03.2015 - 03.2024
Welder
JMR Trailers
03.2015 - 03.2024
Skilled Worker
City of Sikeston
9/18/18 - 12/24/22