Brian Baalman
Brussels,IL
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Ferry Operator 1
Illinois Department Of Transportation
10.2013 - Current
- Safely operate motorboat and ferry barge; transports passengers, vehicles, and commodities.
- Determines assignments and lays out work to be completed; directs the activities of workers involved in the proper loading of commodities and vehicles onto ferry.
- Checks equipment for safe and efficient operation; performs needed maintenance and repairs.
- Maintains ferry landing, buildings, and grounds in safe and sanitary conditions.
- Perform maintenance and repairs; remove windows and doors; reside storage shed; painting; constructing shelving and shelving solutions.
- Design and construct roofing system for salt storage; miscellaneous building repairs
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters District Council - St. Louis
11.2000 - Current
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Instruct, supervise, and demonstrate proper construction techniques and safety measures to new carpenters (i.e. apprentices and new hires).
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements (concrete form work; wood and metal framing; hanging drywall; remove and replace commercial windows; install roofs, siding, soffit and fascia).
Self Employed General Contractor
Self Employed
10.1994 - 08.1998
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Installed roofing, siding, drywall, soffit and fascia, and whatever customer demanded.
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army
03.1992 - 09.1994
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for military vehicles.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Performed vehicle services on Hum V's, 2.5 ton trucks, 10T wrecker recovery vehicle, such as change oil, change tires, lubricate vehicles per manufacturer's specification; preventative maintenance; troubleshot mechanical and electrical problems, found solutions, repaired and or replaced parts as necessary.
Education
Journeyman Card - Carpentry
St. Louis Carpenter's Apprenticeship School
St. Louis, MO05.2003
No Degree - Accounting
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12.1999
Certificate of Completion - Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army
Fort Jackson, SC09.1992
High School Diploma -
Brussels High School
Brussels, IL05.1990
Skills
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Roofing Expertise
- Inspection and Repair
- Scaffolding Construction
Timeline
Ferry Operator 1
Illinois Department Of Transportation
10.2013 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters District Council - St. Louis
11.2000 - Current
Self Employed General Contractor
Self Employed
10.1994 - 08.1998
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army
03.1992 - 09.1994
Journeyman Card - Carpentry
St. Louis Carpenter's Apprenticeship School
No Degree - Accounting
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Certificate of Completion - Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army
High School Diploma -
Brussels High School
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