Open To Work
BRIAN JUSTIN RUSSELL - MINEGAR
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Experienced Hardscape Construction Technician specializing in project execution and machinery operation. Delivers high-quality installations, ensuring tool safety and functionality. Effectively addresses on-site challenges, minimizing disruptions. Proficient in blueprint reading, project management, and safety protocol adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hardscape Crew Lead
Bluestone Landscapes LLC
Bloomfield, CT
09.2022 - Current
- Execute design plans in collaboration with team members to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Install plants, trees, and hardscapes according to detailed specifications.
- Operate heavy machinery for various landscape construction projects.
- Resolve on-site issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain timelines.
- Maintain tools and equipment for optimal performance throughout all construction phases.
- Interpret design plans effectively to facilitate successful project execution.
- Communicate daily project updates with supervisors and team members to ensure transparency.
- Develop skills in skilled trades under the mentorship of experienced professionals.
Lead Technician
DJM Excavation
North Branford, CT
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Surveyed properties for pool installations and install pools, motors, and filters.
- Worked on construction projects, including deck construction and retaining wall building, to enhance property value and usability.
- Provided property maintenance services such as removing trees, lawn care, hedge trimming, land grading, and decorative landscaping.
- Conducted repairs and maintenance on company vehicles and equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted in scaling and estimating jobs to ensure accurate project planning.
Glazier Apprentice
IUPAT Local 1274
Middletown, CT
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Installed glazing systems, framework, and hardware on commercial projects, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic quality.
- Reviewed and comprehend project blueprints to accurately perform tasks on job sites.
- Organized and distributed parts and materials for projects, facilitating timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained job site cleanliness, promoting safety and compliance with OSHA standards.
Crew Leader
Precision Landscaping
Meriden, CT
04.2011 - 06.2020
- Supervised and delegated daily tasks for three to five crew members, ensuring adherence to high service standards.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and landscaping techniques, improving team capabilities.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain and ensure safety of crew equipment and machinery.
- Operated vehicles and powered equipment, including commercial mowers, skid steers, roll-off trucks, and dump body trucks.
Apprentice Lineman
IBEW Local 42
East Windsor, CT
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responded to emergencies, traveling and working extended hours to restore power during storm events.
- Repaired, maintained, and installed residential power supply units, ensuring reliable service for customers.
- Prepared tools and equipment for linemen, supporting journeymen to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Automotive Technology Certification -
05-2008
High School Diploma and Electrical Apprenticeship Certification -
06-2006
Skills
- Landscape installation
- Masonry work
- Site preparation
- Machinery and equipment operation
- Logistics coordination
- Project forecasting
- Blueprint analysis
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee training
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- OSHA 30 - Construction
- MEWP
- SCAFFOLDING
Affiliations
- strong commitment to a healthy lifestyle
- hiking
- disc golf
- basketball
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$28/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Hardscape Crew Lead - Bluestone Landscapes LLC
09.2022 - Current
Lead Technician - DJM Excavation
11.2021 - 09.2022
Glazier Apprentice - IUPAT Local 1274
06.2020 - 04.2022
Crew Leader - Precision Landscaping
04.2011 - 06.2020
Apprentice Lineman - IBEW Local 42
01.2010 - 01.2011
Baran Institute of Technology - Automotive Technology Certification,
H.C. Wilcox Technical High School - High School Diploma and Electrical Apprenticeship Certification,