Ethan Rauch

Key Skills

Operated and maintained heavy construction equipment in support of Seabee construction missions, including earthmoving, road building, material transport, and site preparation. Worked across various project sites to support expeditionary construction, disaster response readiness, and military infrastructure development.

Handled equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks to complete grading, trenching, hauling, and compaction tasks. Conducted daily inspections, performed preventative maintenance, and ensured all machinery was operated safely and according to Navy standards.

Supported crew operations by following construction safety protocols, communicating clearly with team leaders, and adapting to fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments. Contributed to efficient workflow, accurate task execution, and maintaining readiness for deployment and contingency operations.

• Heavy equipment operation — Dozers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks.
• Expeditionary construction — Site prep, earthwork, road building, material transport.
• Preventative maintenance — Daily inspections, troubleshooting, equipment care.
• Safety compliance — Navy safety standards, PPE, hazard awareness.
• Team coordination — Clear communication with crew leaders and project supervisors.
• Operational readiness — Mission‑focused work ethic and adaptability in changing conditions.

Key Skills

Supported daily construction operations on a large‑scale solar project by performing general labor tasks and operating site equipment safely and efficiently. Assisted with panel installation, racking assembly, trenching, material handling, and site prep. Operated machinery such as skid steers, telehandlers, and utility vehicles to move materials, clear work areas, and support crew workflow.

Followed all job‑site safety procedures, maintained clean work zones, and communicated clearly with supervisors and crew members to keep production on schedule. Worked in fast‑paced outdoor conditions and contributed to building a safe, organized, and efficient solar installation environment.

• Equipment operation — Skid steers, telehandlers, UTVs, and basic construction machinery.
• Solar construction tasks — Racking assembly, panel placement, torqueing, trenching, and material staging.
• Safety compliance — PPE use, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout support, and safe equipment operation.
• Team coordination — Worked closely with foremen and crew to maintain workflow and meet production goals.
• Outdoor job‑site readiness — Performed physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.

I support cement masons and architects in designing and building concrete structures. I’ve taken on project‑lead tasks, helping coordinate small crews, keeping workflow organized, and making sure finish work meets the required standards. I have solid job‑site experience, follow safety procedures closely, and communicate well with foremen and team members.

I’m comfortable using bull floats, cement mixers, trowels, and other common concrete tools. I follow instructions accurately and take pride in clean, consistent finish work.

• Project coordination — Assisted with leading small crews and managing pour‑to‑finish workflow.
• Concrete finish work — Skilled in smoothing, edging, leveling, and surface detailing.
• Safety compliance — Experienced with PPE, hazard awareness, and safe equipment operation.
• Tool operation — Bull floats, mixers, trowels, screeds, and other finishing tools.
• Blueprint understanding — Able to follow plans and instructions accurately.

Delivered accurate service quickly and efficiently while maintaining a friendly, positive attitude. Greeted customers with professionalism and helped create a clean, welcoming environment. Focused on ensuring every customer was satisfied, received the correct order, and left with a smile.

• Customer satisfaction — Ensured each customer’s needs were met with care and accuracy.
• Friendly communication — Maintained a positive attitude and professional interactions.
• Cleanliness standards — Helped keep the workspace organized and welcoming.
• Fast, accurate service — Provided quick, correct orders and support.