Cody Schiele
SIOUX FALLS
Summary
Experienced foreman with a proven track record in supervising construction operations, emphasizing safety and productivity. Skilled in training teams, managing project timelines, and maintaining high quality standards to drive successful project outcomes. Detail-oriented construction professional with strong skills in equipment maintenance, worksite safety, and heavy machinery operation. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing productivity on-site.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Crawford Construction
Sioux Falls
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and setting up equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for various construction projects.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- 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.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- 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.
Crusher Operator
Myrl & Roy's Paving
Sioux Falls
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Operated crushers to process aggregate materials for paving projects.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Monitored material flow and adjusted settings for consistent output quality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow on job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during operation.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using heavy machinery as needed.
- Maintain daily logs of operation activities and document maintenance performed on crushers.
- Work collaboratively with other plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Inspect material for size consistency prior to feeding into crusher.
- Perform pre-start checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
- Check oil levels in hydraulic systems and change filters when necessary.
- Troubleshoot issues with machinery such as jamming or breakdowns and repair accordingly.
- Monitor the performance of crushers by regularly checking output and adjusting settings as required.
- Adjust belt speed or tension based on production requirements.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while working around heavy machinery.
- Operate and maintain crusher equipment including conveyors, feeders, and screens.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on all components of the crusher system including motors, gears, bearings, drive belts.
- Perform regular inspections of crushing machinery and replace worn parts when necessary.
- Identify potential problems with machinery before they become major issues.
- Record production data such as tons per hour processed, downtime.
- Weighed and measured materials to achieve assigned outcomes.
- Monitored equipment operation to verify correct settings and proactively identify malfunctions.
- Reviewed and interpreted work instructions and diagrams to determine project specifications.
- Broke and discarded lumps to avoid plugging, using bar or sledgehammer.
Foreman
Engbarth Direction Drilling
Canistota
06.2003 - 06.2013
- Supervised drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
- Trained crew members in safe drilling techniques and proper tool usage.
- Monitored project progress and communicated updates to management.
- Managed materials inventory to support efficient drilling operations.
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during drilling activities.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Hazard identification
- Materials loading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site preparation
- Equipment operation
- Machinery operation
- OSHA
- Worksite safety
- Blueprint interpretation
Timeline
Construction Worker
Crawford Construction
06.2017 - Current
Crusher Operator
Myrl & Roy's Paving
06.2013 - 06.2015
Foreman
Engbarth Direction Drilling
06.2003 - 06.2013