Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Benjamin Rice

Benjamin Rice

Salem,VA

Summary

Dynamic Landscape Technician with a proven track record at the City of Roanoke, skilled in quality control inspection and adept at fostering teamwork. Recognized for exceptional adaptability and attention to detail, consistently meeting production goals while ensuring safe operation of heavy equipment. Committed to delivering outstanding service and enhancing overall satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Maintenance Technician

City of Roanoke
04.2024 - Current
  • Safe operation of various kinds of equipment used to landscape maintenance
  • Currently in training for safe driving and operation of heavy duty trucks, trailers, and tractors.
  • Reliably and dependly assisted multiple crews in staying on mowing cycle and completing off season projects in a timely manner.

Installer

Rhenus Logistics
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Operated as lead installer for the Cab line. We constructed Mack truck cabs and delivered them ready for chassis connection.
  • Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about timing issues, missed installations, and any quality defects.
  • Daily operation of lifts, hoists, drills, and ratchets.

Tire Builder

Yokohama Tire
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Put together components, added to molding press and assembled products.
  • Daily used forklifts, hoists, and knives. Operated various forms of hot, heavy, hydraulic equipment.
  • Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
  • Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
  • Built semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization.
  • Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
  • Filled tire cuts and holes using hot rubber.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing overall satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lord Boterourt High School
Daleville, VA
06.2002

Skills

  • Measurement and calibration
  • Quality control inspection
  • Training and mentoring
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Physical strength
  • Interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

CDL, spray tech, work zone, and forklift certified/ licensed

Timeline

Landscape Maintenance Technician

City of Roanoke
04.2024 - Current

Installer

Rhenus Logistics
01.2021 - 03.2023

Tire Builder

Yokohama Tire
01.2010 - 01.2020

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lord Boterourt High School