Colton Morton
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Skilled Operator/laborer who thrives independently or as a team member. Proactive in creating a safe and productive work environment. Detail oriented and fast paced apprentice of many trades. Give full effort at any and all work I receive with intention of success. Most experience come from construction and mechanics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Foreman
Sean Malek Engineering And Construction
Temecula, CA
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Used excavators, skiploaders, skidsteers, reach lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Erected structural components, poured concrete and completed all other construction-related tasks.
- Completed every job from start to finish, including all grading and land surveying work, marking location on any underground utilities or existing/joining structures.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Land Surveyor Assistant (chainman)
Thienes Engineering
La Mirada, CA
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Answered questions and provided information to Superintendents/Project managers regarding work load, boundary, assessment maps, survey points , priority, and any other concerns.
- Completed data uploads of all job information prior to work day and Exported all notes, sketches, and collected data pertaining to job to inform engineers and office Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Produced maps showing locations of boundary, utilities, monumentation, topographical features, etc.
- Assisted party chief as directed to perform daily field tasks such as setting up total station/gps depending on job specifications.
- Completed assessments, measuring boundaries and notable landmarks.
- Specialized in GPS survey/ 3D Infrared topographical mapping/scanning (RIEGL) such as power lines/power poles, underground utilities, and all other site structures pre and post construction.
- ALTA title surveys, boundary, and monumentation.
- Knowledge and Operation of Trimble Survey equipment (Total Station/GPS) mostly Tsc7/Tsc3 and r8/r10 for static and RTK.
- Maintained organization and stocking of survey rig, tied/set lathe, flagging, nails, tacks, iron pipes and hubs accordingly to job site/work load specification.
- Set and ran levels/grade pipe to assist grading contractors and ensure accuracy of jobsite elevations throughout construction.
- Building topographical maps for re-finance and sale of existing structures.
- Compiled necessary information from engineering plans to stake projects and make adjustments.
- Construction and slope staking to provide contractors with correct location, elevation, and any changes made to erect structures properly (grading, concrete, utilities, etc)
- Most of my construction staking experience is building giant (up to 1 million sqft) concrete tilt up warehouses for large logistic companies like Amazon.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
Equipment Operator/Structural Framer/Assistant General Foreman
Southwest Concrete Structures
Temecula, CA
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintained Excavators, Reach lifts, Skid-Steer, Backhoe, and Skip-loader machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Removed tools and machinery from job site and secured location at end of shift.
- Located and marked underground services such as pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations.
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
- Put up and attached structural components such as shoring, poured concrete, tied rebar, and built forms to job site plan specification.
- Used equipment such as Excavators, Backhoe, Reach lifts to complete jobs proficiently, safely, and correctly.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
- Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Reviewed job site plans to properly schedule accordingly and delegate employees to tasks they could achieve with minimal supervision.
- Set levels/grade pipe to ensure tight, consistent, accurate build throughout longevity of job.
Store Manager
Active Ride Shop
Temecula, CA
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed stock demands, employee shift schedules and opening and closing operations and adapted professionally to all unexpected changes.
- Stepped up to assist sales associates with product knowledge and merchandising during busy periods to maintain consistent and reliable service levels for patrons.
- Monitored incoming customer traffic to determine appropriate staffing.
- Promoted new products and sales to encourage revenue growth and boost upselling.
- Accomplished company-defined sales goals during each shift by actively engaging customers, providing exemplary service and promoting key items.
- Managed store operation duties, including counting cash drawers and checking equipment for proper functioning to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Temecula Valley High School
Temecula, CASkills
- Construction management
- Topographical survey
- GIS application
- Data collection
- Construction machinery operation
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Friendly and hardworking
- Exceptional problem solver
- Consistent work history
- Excellent penmanship
- Quality control
Timeline
Assistant Foreman
Sean Malek Engineering And Construction
12.2020 - 01.2022
Land Surveyor Assistant (chainman)
Thienes Engineering
10.2017 - 12.2020
Equipment Operator/Structural Framer/Assistant General Foreman
Southwest Concrete Structures
01.2015 - 10.2017
Store Manager
Active Ride Shop
06.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Temecula Valley High School