Edward Roberts
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Strongly motivated, Great work ethic, Observation skills. On time is late, Early is on time.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer, Operator, Welder,
Doster's Inc
Lowell, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance of construction site, including cleaning up debris.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen with their daily activities when necessary.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Organized materials needed for each job task prior to starting work.
- Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Firefighter
Dallas Fire Department
Dallas , NC
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Gaston College
Dallas, NC06-2027
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School
Gastonia, NC06-2022
Skills
- Equipment operations
- Power tool use
- Welding abilities
- Surveying Knowledge
- Safety control
- Team Support
- First Aid Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Maintenance procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Following Directions
Certification
- FireFighter 1 & 2 Certified
- Emergency Medical Care
Timeline
Laborer, Operator, Welder,
Doster's Inc
08.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Dallas Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School