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Benjamin Adams

Brandywine,MD

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Rear End Truck Driver

Republic Services
01.2015 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Concrete Laborer

Burton & Robinson
01.2000 - 01.2015
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
  • Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
  • Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Operated diverse manual and power tools to cut and shape concrete to required specifications.
  • Assisted with concrete mixing, following instructions for proper ratios of cement, sand and water.
  • Interpreted blueprints and diagrams to determine project dimensions and requirements.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
  • Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
  • Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.

Landscape Laborer

Department Of Public Works/ Transportation
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
  • Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
  • Collected and removed debris at job sites.
  • Used customer feedback to make operational improvements.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Grady Management
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
  • Supported safety with well-maintained grounds, parking lots and landscaping.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
  • Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
  • Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
  • Followed preventive maintenance schedule to support building systems functionality.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Coordinated with contractors and vendors to enforce quality standards and timely completion of projects.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crossland HS Night School, Largo High School,
Largo, MD
06.2005

Skills

  • Vehicle Systems
  • Planning Abilities
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Shipping and Packaging

Timeline

Rear End Truck Driver

Republic Services
01.2015 - Current

Concrete Laborer

Burton & Robinson
01.2000 - 01.2015

Landscape Laborer

Department Of Public Works/ Transportation
01.1999 - 01.2000

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Grady Management
01.1996 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Crossland HS Night School, Largo High School,
Benjamin Adams