Byron Richards

Driving a 25000 lb capacity forklift for various saws rips saws planners and band saws.

• Erected brick walls and stone columns, using trowels, levels and other tools.
• Mixed mortar to the correct consistency for laying bricks or stones.
• Repaired damaged walls by replacing broken bricks or stones with new ones.
• Cut stone or brick into shapes required for specific jobs.
• Measured and marked surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints or drawings.
• Checked vertical alignment of courses using plumb bobs, levels and string lines.
• Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
• Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.

• Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
• Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
• Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
• Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
• Operated navigational systems including GPS trackers, radar units, sonar systems.
• Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
• Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
• Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
• Stood watch in high-density traffic areas under extreme weather and sea conditions to support navigation rules.
• Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.