Douglas Langlois

FIELD EXPERTISE

• Setting up and repairing rigging: Riggers set up and repair rigging at construction sites, manufacturing plants, logging yards, and film locations. They also assemble temporary structures like scaffolding.
• Attaching loads: Riggers attach heavy machinery to fixed structures with bolts and clamps. They also prepare loads for transport by inspecting and preparing them.
• Controlling movement: Riggers control the movement of heavy equipment while it is operational.
• Ensuring safety: Riggers ensure that safety procedures comply with state laws and company policies. They also assess the risks associated with lifting and moving heavy equipment through confined spaces.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment: Riggers inspect, maintain, and repair rigging equipment so that it functions effectively.
• Selecting equipment: Riggers select the right pulleys, booms, braces, and cables for various jobs. They also choose the most appropriate crane for the work to be done.
• Dismantling and storing equipment: Riggers dismantle, store, and safeguard rigging equipment after use.
• Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
• Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
• Calculated weight capacities for lifting operations using load charts or software applications.
• Communicated effectively with customers to provide updates on job progress and completion times.
• Developed plans for hoisting objects safely into place using appropriate rigging techniques.
• Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
• Identified potential hazards associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
• Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
• Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
• Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
• Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.

GAINED EXTENSIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE

• SAFETY: Ensure that all safety standards are met and practiced, including providing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) to crew members.
• SITE PREPARATION: Clean and prepare construction sites to ensure they are ready for work, and there are no hazards.
• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Operate and maintain construction machinery and equipment.
• MATERIAL HANDLING: Unload and carry materials to the proper site location, position, and secure materials, and remove, replace, or compact soil.
• TRENCHES: Dig trenches.
• BRACES: Set braces to support safe work.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew members on construction sites.
• Tracked materials, supplies, and equipment used in the project.
• Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
• Assisted with the installation of foundations, soil sells, gravel, walls, and other components of buildings.
• Performed a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
• Ensured safety protocols were followed during all phases of construction projects.
• Operated power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders to complete assigned tasks.
• Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes when necessary.
• Cleaned up debris from worksites after completion of each task or at end of day.
• Assisted in laying out structures according to blueprints or drawings provided by supervisors.
• Removed old structures prior to beginning new construction projects.
• Provided assistance in setting up safe areas for workers engaged in overhead tasks.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used on job sites.
• Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific construction methods to be used.
• Measured distances and marked reference points for use by other workers.
• Repaired existing structures when needed using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, levels for various jobsite tasks.
• Collected garbage left behind by other workers at the end of each shift.
• Reviewed project scope ahead of installation to understand customer expectations and important details.
• Collaborated with business analysts to understand project requirements, customer expectations and timelines.
• Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
• Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
• Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
• Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
• Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
• Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
• Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
• Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
• Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
• Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
• Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
• Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
• Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
• Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
• INSTALLATION: Install irrigation systems.
• REPAIR: Diagnose and repair sprinkler systems.
• MAINTENANCE: Provide maintenance on existing systems.
• TROUBLESHOOTING: Troubleshoot and repair irrigation issues.
• INSPECTIONS: Perform regular inspections to check for leaks, cracks, clogs, and other damage.
• LANDSCAPING: Help landscape areas to hide irrigation systems.
• ADJUSTING: Adjust controllers.
• WINTERIZATION: Prepare irrigation lines for winter.
• LOCATING: Locate irrigation systems for construction.
• PROGRAMING: Setting up and programing valves to Irrigation control by zones.

PAVING STONE INSTALLER SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• PREPARING THE BASE: Removing unsuitable materials, compacting soil, and grading it. They may also need to drain or stabilize saturated soils.
• LAYING PAVERS: Setting pavers correctly, aligning and spacing them. They may also need to cut pavers to size and for edges.
• INSTALLING EDGING: Edge restraints are important for maintaining the paved area. They can be made of plastic, pre-cast concrete, metal, or wood.
• SWEEPING SAND: Sweeping sand into the joints and compacting the pavement.
• COMMUNICATING WITH CLIENTS: Discussing the design with the client and communicating about products, procedures, and policies.
• MAINTAINING THE WORK SITE: Keeping the construction site clean.
• PERFORMING REPAIRS: Performing repairs and maintenance of paved surfaces.

CERTIFIED TRAINING ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT

• EXCAVATOR
• SKID STEER LOADER
• COMPACT TRACK LOADER
• SITTING AND STANDING FORKLIFT
• PALETTE JACK
• REACH TRUCKS
• CLASS III ELECTRIC MOTOR HAND TRUCKS
• TELEHANDLERS
• 5,000LB AND 10,000LB FORKLIFTS

MY EXPERIENCE ON THE FIELD

• Groundskeeping: Mowing, pruning, landscaping, and maintaining irrigation systems
• Building maintenance: Repairing structures and maintaining the exterior of a building
• Snow removal: Plowing driveways and parking lots in the off-season
• Weed pulling: Removing weeds from lawns, parks, and other areas
• Stonework: Cleaning and maintaining stonework
• Leaf removal: Removing leaves from lawns, parking lots, and other surfaces
• Irrigation: Setting up, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation systems
• Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
• Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
• Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
• Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
• Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
• Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
• Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
• Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
• Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
• Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
• Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
• Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
• Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
• Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
• Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.

MY ABLITIES AND EXPERIENCE ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT

• Lawn Mowers: Such as Self-propelled mowers, Toro commercial 21" and 30" TimeMaster Gas
• Push mowers: small to large with cutting widths typically between 30cm and 56cm
• Walk mowers: Toro 22" Recycler Electric Start Walk Mower, 60v Stripe Walk Mower, Toro Proline 48",36"Walk Behind Mower
• Hand mowers
• Mowers with four wheels
• Mowers with a rear roller
• Hover mowers
• Rotary cut mowers
• Cylinder cut mowers
• Ride-on mowers: for medium to very large areas, cutting widths between 66cm and 140cm
• Stand-on Mowers: Toro Grandstand 72",60",52"
• String Trimmers: To trim grass along edges and tight spaces
• Hedge Trimmers: For shaping and maintaining hedges. Specific Equipment - Stihl HSA 26, Set - With battery AS 2 and charger AL1, Stihl HLA 85 Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer, Stihl HSE 52 20" Electric Hedge Trimmer Plug In Corded, Stihl HS 46 C-E Gas 22in. Hedge Trimmer, Stihl HLA 56 Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer Bare Tool
• Shovels: To dig, move soil, and remove debris
• Rakes: For gathering leaves and debris
• Pruning Shears: To trim branches and stems of plants
• Leaf Blowers: To clear leaves and debris from walkways and surfaces
• Edgers: For creating clean lines between lawn and garden beds
• Wheelbarrows: To transport materials around the work site
• Sprayers: To apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers
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SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT DEPENDING ON THE PROJECT

• Chainsaws: For cutting large tree branches
• Tillers: To break up compacted soil
• Skid Steers: For heavy-duty earthmoving tasks
• Mini Excavators: To dig trenches and access tight spaces

EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING

• Lawn Maintenance: Mowing, edging, aerating, dethatching, and weed control.
• Weed Removal: Hand-pulling to eliminate unwanted vegetation.
• Hedge Trimming: Maintaining the shape and size of hedges using shears or trimmers.
• Seasonal Clean-up: Removing leaves, debris, and snow from walkways

Training on Common Landscaping Equipment.

• Lawn Mowers: For cutting grass on large areas
• String Trimmers: To trim grass along edges and tight spaces
• Hedge Trimmers: For shaping and maintaining hedges
• Shovels: To dig, move soil, and remove debris
• Rakes: For gathering leaves and debris
• Pruning Shears: To trim branches and stems of plants
• Leaf Blowers: To clear leaves and debris from walkways and surfaces
• Edgers: For creating clean lines between lawn and garden beds
• Wheelbarrows: To transport materials around the work site

Mandated necessary skill sets Valuable skills and specific qualifications needed

MY EXPERIENCE ON THE FIELD

• Loading and unloading: Packages and goods from assigned delivery vehicles.
• Delivering on time: Packages and goods to customers in a timely and professional manner. Also, sticking to my schedule and being on time.
• Maintaining customer relationships: Creating good customer relationships and providing excellent customer service. I learned to answer questions and handle complaints.
• Following traffic laws: I always pay close attention to all traffic and safety regulations, and maintain a clean and safe driving record.
• Recording deliveries: I keep delivery logs and records to document my deliveries.
• Performing basic vehicle maintenance: I perform basic vehicle maintenance, such as checking the oil, lights, and tires regularly.
• Planning routes: I was quickly able to plan efficient driving routes.
• Reporting issues: I made sure to report any delivery issues or concerns to my supervisor.
• Leaving notices: I made sure to leave notices when I was unable to deliver packages.
• Returning undelivered packages: Never failed to return undelivered packages to the distribution center.
• Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
• Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
• Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
• Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
• Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
• Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
• Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
• Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
• Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
• Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
• Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
• Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
• Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
• Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
• Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
• Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
• Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
• Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
• Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
• Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
• Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
• Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
• Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
• Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
• Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
• Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
• Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
• Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
• Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
• Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
• Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
• Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.

MET NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy food orders and operate a vehicle for prolonged periods of time
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication and conflict resolution
• Mindset for organization and attention to details
• Previous delivery or customer service experience in any industry
• Proven track record of succeeding in time-sensitive situations
• Experience in handling cash and giving change
• Familiarity with the local area, including streets, highways, and buildings

MY ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience on operating sitting and standing forklifts
• Operating palette jacks to load and unload packages
• General organizational and maintenance duties
• Able to complete paperwork, filing, and other office responsibilities, such as documenting orders and inventory.
• Ability to market products and sell products

REFERENCES

Enrique Ventura CEO 253 224 8059

Samuel Ramirez GENERAL MANAGER

253 588 2904 Office

253 588 2906 Fax

samuel@rld-llc.com