Hi, I’m
Benjamin Matthews
Inman,SC
Summary
Young professional seeking an entry level construction management role where I can learn and grow in my career.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
JM Cope Inc.
Construction Labor
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- General labor tasks
- Maintaining clean work areas
- Grade checker
- Install bathroom fixtures
- General concrete labor
Hoopaugh Grading Company
Equipment Operator
06.2020 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Started as an entry level heavy equipment operator on a haul truck and other support equipment
- Quickly progressed to learning to operate a dozer
- Running fill areas to maintain positive drainage, reading cut/fill stakes, managing haul patterns and keeping up with compaction
Panther Heating Cooling and Geothermal
HVAC Apprenticeship
09.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Apprentice with an HVAC technician, working in both residential and commercial settings
Hoopaugh Grading Company
GPS Dozer Operator
01.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Fine grade large commercial projects and residential subdivision roads, house lots, parking lots, and building pads
- Proficient with Trimble earthworks
- Assist the superintendent by keeping mass grade crews progressing and making sure fill areas are built to the proper subgrade elevation
- Learned basic staking and layout with a rover
- Received in house training on Trimble earthworks
- Helped lead crews and keep them on track
Universal Civil Construction
GPS Finish Dozer Operator
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Graded house pads utilizing GPS system.
- Reviewed construction blueprints thoroughly.
- Get tasks done in a timely manner.
- Built Roads.
- Grade for curb.
- Grade house pads.
- Grade slopes.
- Managed various machinery based on necessity.
- Contributed to the construction of substation pad.
- Built ponds.
Education
York Technical College
Associates Degree from Construction Management
05.2020
University Overview
- Courses:
- Plan Reading
- Scheduling
- Residential and Commercial Wiring
- Residential and Commercial Carpentry
- Management
- Microsoft office
Northwestern High SchoolRock Hill, SC
High School
01.2018
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Earthmoving techniques
- Soil compaction
- Erosion control
- GPS grading proficiency
- Grade control systems
- Drainage construction
- Road construction
- Bulldozer operations
- Site grading
- Time management
- Excavation and backfilling
- Team communication
- Blueprint reading
Activities
Active member of pioneer church in Rock Hill SC. I volunteer helping with building maintenance and assist the production team on Sunday with visual and sound.
References
-Brennan Divis • Project manager at Hoopaugh Grading Co.
Cell: (980) 867-1194
- Luke Tillman • Superintendent at Hoopaugh Grading Co.
Cell: (980) 867-0660
Contact
Ben Matthews
803-554-4117
Bmmatthews14@yahoo.com
Timeline
GPS Finish Dozer Operator
Universal Civil Construction
05.2024 - Current
GPS Dozer Operator
Hoopaugh Grading Company
01.2023 - 05.2024
HVAC Apprenticeship
Panther Heating Cooling and Geothermal
09.2022 - 01.2023
Equipment Operator
Hoopaugh Grading Company
06.2020 - 09.2022
Construction Labor
JM Cope Inc.
06.2019 - 01.2020
York Technical College
Associates Degree from Construction Management
Northwestern High School
High School
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