Duncan Schwebel
Vancouver
Summary
Experienced construction professional with a background in marine construction, pile bucking, and structural welding. Skilled in working on barges, operating boats and forklifts, and performing physically demanding work in fast paced environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety. Six years of service in the Army National Guard with proven experience working as part of a team, adapting to challenging conditions, and completing tasks efficiently. Seeking to contribute hands-on experience, mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic to a long-term career in construction, utilities, or industrial operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pile Buck
Hickey Marine Enterprises
Vancouver, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Operated heavy equipment to install pile and fender systems along high traffic cargo and fuel docks
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Operated small tug boats in harsh weather conditions as an assist boat in barge swapping procedures.
- Performed daily and weakly checks and maintenance on boats, cranes and heavy equipment to ensure smooth operation on worksites.
- Rigging and loading supplies, materials and equipment with cranes and forklifts.
- Working closely and confidently with cranes.
- Performed dock repairs over water from man lifts onboard barges.
- Welded pile and support structures to sustain impacts and prevent collapse.
Hod Carrier
Cole’s Masonry
Vancouver, WA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted masons in transporting materials and tools to job sites.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces.
- Loaded and unloaded materials.
- Managed inventory levels at worksites to guarantee sufficient availability of necessary materials for ongoing projects without delay or interruption.
- Prepared scaffolding for use, contributing to a safe working environment for all team members involved in the project.
- Ensured accurate placement of bricks by cutting them to size using precise measurements and cutting tools.
- Prepared mortar mixtures according to specific job requirements.
Silicon Waste Processor
SEH America
Vancouver, WA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated machinery to process materials efficiently within production timelines.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
Vancouver, WA
02.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained demolition equipment to support engineering missions.
- Conducted terrain analysis to identify key obstacles for mission planning.
- Collaborated with units to design and implement tactical fortifications.
- Trained junior personnel on safe handling of explosives and demolition techniques.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Operated heavy, armored vehicles in convoys and performed route clearance missions.
- Constructed wire and explosive obstacles.
Asphalt Laborer
Patriot Sealcoat
Battle Ground, WA
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in preparing job sites by clearing debris and marking areas for paving.
- Mixed and applied sealcoat materials according to project specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Ground High School
Battle Ground, WA06.2020
Skills
Accountability
Discipline
Forklift operation
Boat operation
Power tools
Certification
CPR first aid
Timeline
Pile Buck
Hickey Marine Enterprises
09.2022 - Current
Hod Carrier
Cole’s Masonry
12.2021 - 08.2022
Silicon Waste Processor
SEH America
09.2021 - 11.2021
Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
02.2021 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
Patriot Sealcoat
04.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Battle Ground High School