Braedon Smith
ESTACADA,OR
Summary
Proficient fence installer and truck driver with extensive experience in equipment operation, strong communication skills, and defensive driving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Esracada Rock
Estacada, OR
11.2024 - 2025
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with standards.
- Operated trucks for on-time delivery of materials to various job sites.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safe driving techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate effective transportation schedules.
- Checked vehicles for mechanical issues, tracked performance, and documented incidents.
- Performed minor repairs to ensure trucks remained functional throughout operations.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of rock crusher
Fence Installer
Grabber Fence
Sandy, OR
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Installed various types of fences including wood, vinyl, and chain-link.
- Operated power tools and hand tools for fence construction and repair.
- Assessed job sites to determine fence layout and required materials.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working condition.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding project details and timelines.
- Dug holes for posts using augers or post hole diggers.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
Construction Worker
Bryson Smith Construction
Estacada, OR
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted in framing, roofing, and drywall installation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted site cleanup to uphold organization and safety standards.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary materials and assistance.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Maintenance Assistant
Gadsen Garden
Boring, OR
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed routine maintenance on garden equipment and tools.
- Assisted in landscaping tasks, including planting and pruning plants.
- Implemented safety protocols for using maintenance equipment and chemicals.
- Maintained cleanliness of shared workspaces and storage areas at Gadsen Garden.
- Maintained grounds through lawn care, garbage removal and special services such as tree pruning and removal.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, floors and ceilings caused by wear-and-tear or vandalism.
- Used hand and power tools to adjust, connect and disconnect wiring and tubings.
- Replaced worn and damaged parts to keep maintenance equipment fully functional.
- Completed minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance for building occupants.
- Maintained records of all repairs completed in a logbook for future reference.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Inspected main buildings and adjacent structures to check system functionality and assess repair needs.
- Provided technical support for staff when troubleshooting issues related to building systems.
- Performed regular maintenance and repair of facility equipment and systems, such as HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring and lighting.
- Scheduled periodic tests on fire suppression systems such as sprinklers and extinguishers.
- Used multimeters to test voltage and capacitance from electrical circuits.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and maintenance equipment.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
Assistant Carpenter
Advanced Woodcraft
Eagle Creek, Oregon
09.2009 - 09.2018
- Installed and maintained bleachers in schools throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- Assisted carpenters in measuring and cutting materials accurately.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe operation on job sites.
- Supported the installation of frameworks and structures according to specifications.
- Organized and transported materials to various job locations efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
Forestry Technician
U.S. Forest Service
Estacada, OR
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Assisted in wildfire prevention efforts through controlled burns and firebreak maintenance.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness for emergency situations.
- Conducted controlled burns to reduce hazardous fuel loads in designated areas.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Participated in post-fire assessments to evaluate damage and recovery needs.
- Maintained communication with command centers regarding fire conditions and resources.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
South Western Community College
Coos Bay, OR06-2008
High School Diploma -
Estacada High Scool
Estacada, OR06-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Horticilture
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORSkills
- Effective communication
- Defensive driving
- Loading and unloading
- Basic maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Chainsaw certification
- Tool proficiency
- Small engine repair
Timeline
Truck Driver
Esracada Rock
11.2024 - 2025
Fence Installer
Grabber Fence
08.2023 - 11.2024
Construction Worker
Bryson Smith Construction
07.2020 - 07.2023
Maintenance Assistant
Gadsen Garden
08.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Carpenter
Advanced Woodcraft
09.2009 - 09.2018
Forestry Technician
U.S. Forest Service
06.2006 - 09.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
South Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Estacada High Scool
Some College (No Degree) - Horticilture
Clackamas Community College