Cecil Foster
Dayton,Montgomery County
Summary
Communicates well with employees and supervisors while working on drill sites. Skilled in well installation, soil drilling and creating detailed activity reports. Meticulous and detailed worker with excellent work ethic. Proficient repairman II excellent in interpreting blueprints to complete tasks with accuracy and precision. Adept in conducting preventive maintenance on heavy equipment. Proven talents in safety and leadership with stellar work ethic. Offering abilities and 26 years of experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller's Helper
Bowser-Morner
06.2014 - 05.2019
- Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
- Operated and serviced trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps and other types of equipment.
- Complied, understood and supported corporate safety initiatives to maintain safe work environment.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Performed soil drilling, sampling and monitoring well installation, on many of different sites
- Cleaned up work areas and removed debris after completion of extraction activities
- Worked in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions to complete soil and sampling work.
Prepared Foods Team Member ( Wilmington College )
People Ready Temp Service
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Organized food and products by date and maintained adequate supplies.
- Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Prepared food items by following recipes and product directions.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Supervisor of Operations ( Sewer Maintenace )
City Of Dayton
03.2005 - 06.2011
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Supervised 30 employees on 1,2,3, shift, overseeing efficiency of repair of sewer and craftsmanship.
- Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
- Scheduled employees for 1,2,3, shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Delegated repairs, installation daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Monitored over 30 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in quality work.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty 40%.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Managed, trained and motivated repairman II , equipment operators continuously improve knowledge and abilities in repairing, installation of sewers field.
- Appraised inventory levels every 2 months and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class of repair work.
- Developed and rolled out new policies designed to bolster productivity and reduce overall installation costs.
- Streamlined daily operations and budgeted effectively to decrease spending 40%. Use to have Ohio EPA Wastewater collection I license.
Repairman II (Foreman )
City Of Dayton
06.1995 - 07.2005
- Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
- Maintained tight schedules by coordinating and completing efficient repairs.
- Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. Load dump truck using Frontend loaders, Backhoes, skid steers. Dug trench using rubber tire excavator, backhoes, and mini excavator. Repair sewer pipes, clay P.V.C. concrete, some ductile. Install manhole, catch basin house laterals. Operated hydro excavator. Sewer Jetter, forklift. Can read Blue prints, Pipe Atlas. schematic diagrams.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Urbana College
Urbana, OHSkills
- Hand Tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Soil Sampling
- Power Wrenching
- Routine Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- CDL Class License
- Personnel Protection
- Backhoe Operation
- Soil Data Collection
- Drill Rig Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Driving
- Well Installation
Timeline
Driller's Helper
Bowser-Morner
06.2014 - 05.2019
Prepared Foods Team Member ( Wilmington College )
People Ready Temp Service
01.2012 - 06.2014
Supervisor of Operations ( Sewer Maintenace )
City Of Dayton
03.2005 - 06.2011
Repairman II (Foreman )
City Of Dayton
06.1995 - 07.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Urbana College
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