Daniel Williams
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at M.Ostrander Excavation & Paving, excelling in heavy machinery operation and site inspection. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and optimize project efficiency. Recognized for leadership in training teams and maintaining high-quality standards in excavation and paving projects. Committed to achieving exceptional results in every endeavor.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Johns excavation
Lanesborough, Massachusetts
01.2015 - 07.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation projects on residential and commercial sites.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and leveling ground surfaces.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper handling and storage procedures.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drainpipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Construction Foreman
M.Ostrander excavation & paving
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
05.2020 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations for excavation and paving projects.
- Coordinated work schedules and tasks among crew members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations on construction sites.
- Conducted site inspections and maintained quality control standards.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools for ongoing projects.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Communicated project updates to management and stakeholders regularly.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated teamwork among diverse crews.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Mechanic
route 20 tire
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
01.2007 - 04.2015
- Conducted routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes and brake checks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems through visual inspections and test drives.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and performance issues.
- Assisted customers with tire selection and installation recommendations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
Installation Helper
B &G restaurant supplies
Pittsfield, MA
01.2004 - 06.2007
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from service vehicles.
- Collaborated with team to coordinate installation schedules effectively.
- Lifted and positioned large objects into place for installation.
- Moved supplies to job locations and organized in most helpful arrangement.
- Checked all installations for accuracy before completing jobs.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fit materials for installation.
- Cleaned or lubricated machinery, equipment and other objects using power tools and cleaning equipment.
Education
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield, MASkills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Site inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Concrete pouring
- Excavation techniques
- Safety compliance
Certification
- osha 10
Timeline
Construction Foreman
M.Ostrander excavation & paving
05.2020 - 01.2025
Laborer
Johns excavation
01.2015 - 07.2025
Mechanic
route 20 tire
01.2007 - 04.2015
Installation Helper
B &G restaurant supplies
01.2004 - 06.2007
Pittsfield High School