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Frank Souther

Seabrook

Summary

  • HAZWOPER certified
  • Certified Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Crew Leader

Piscataqua Landscaping
Eliot, ME
03.2022 - 07.2025
  • Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in project execution.
  • Trained and mentored new crew members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Coordinated materials and resources for landscaping projects, optimizing workflow processes.
  • Conducted site assessments to develop effective landscaping plans tailored to client needs.
  • Managed equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and enhancing operational readiness.
  • Implemented best practices for sustainable landscaping, improving environmental impact of projects.
  • Led team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and strategize for upcoming tasks.
  • Managed inventory of materials efficiently to ensure availability when required.
  • Resolved conflicts between crewmembers professionally while maintaining focus on project goals.
  • Implemented quality control measures to consistently deliver outstanding finished landscapes.
  • Ensured safety standards were met by conducting regular site inspections, addressing potential hazards, and providing ongoing training to crew members.
  • Mentored new team members on industry best practices, leading to a more knowledgeable workforce capable of handling complex projects independently.
  • Implemented sustainable landscaping practices to reduce water consumption and promote native plant species growth.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing routine maintenance on tools and machinery, resulting in uninterrupted productivity.
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing landscaping crews and ensuring timely project completion.
  • Evaluated project progress against established timelines to adjust resources as needed for successful completion.
  • Streamlined crew operations by creating efficient daily work schedules and assigning tasks based on individual strengths.
  • Attended industry conferences for continued professional development in landscape design trends and best practices.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
  • Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
  • Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
  • Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
  • Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.

Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.

  • Snow removal

Material Handler

Tradebe Environmental Services
Newington, NH
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments following safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
  • Trained new hires on proper handling techniques and safety practices.
  • Monitored stock levels, reporting discrepancies to management promptly.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
  • Enhanced teamwork and morale with regular, hands-on training sessions for new hires.
  • Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
  • Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
  • Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations by organizing inventory efficiently, leading to quicker retrieval times.
  • Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
  • Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
  • Enhanced security measures, conducting regular checks to prevent loss or damage to inventory.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Bridge Laborer

SPS New England
Salisbury, MA
08.2008 - 10.2009
  • Assisted in site preparation, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly.
  • Participated in safety training sessions, enhancing workplace awareness.
  • Supported skilled workers by preparing materials and job sites effectively.
  • Adhered to environmental regulations during construction activities, minimizing impact.
  • Reduced safety hazards by quickly addressing any potential risks observed on-site and reporting them to supervisory staff.
  • Promoted environmental responsibility through recycling materials whenever possible during both construction and demolition phases.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work zones, ensuring safe working conditions for all team members.
  • Assisted in bridge construction by performing essential tasks such as concrete pouring and reinforcement placement.
  • Exhibited strong teamwork skills by proactively assisting fellow laborers as needed, ensuring the overall success of bridge projects.
  • Improved overall crew performance through effective communication and coordination with supervisors and fellow laborers.
  • Supported timely completion of projects with efficient use of equipment, including cranes and jackhammers, during bridge demolition.
  • Collaborated with team members in assembling and disassembling temporary structures for proper execution of construction tasks.
  • Completed essential maintenance activities on equipment, ensuring optimal performance levels throughout project duration.
  • Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.

Certified Laborer

Seabrook, NH DPW
Seabrook, NH
05.2006 - 07.2008
  • Worked as a team to accomplish goals
  • Maintained lawns on town property
  • Maintained town cemeteries
  • Worked on the garbage truck as a laborer and a driver
  • Assisted with replacement of catch basins
  • Repaired town roads
  • Routinely followed safety protocols to avoid damage and/or injury to myself or others
  • Snow removal

Education

GED -

Marshwood High School
South Berwick, ME
11.2021

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Heavy machinery
  • Task delegation
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Pruning techniques
  • Plant identification
  • Strong work ethic
  • Using hand tools
  • Responsible and punctual
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Lawn care
  • Team collaboration
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy lifting
  • Landscape equipment operation
  • Garden maintenance
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Jobsite safety
  • Trimming and weeding
  • Tree removal
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Weeding and edging
  • Physically fit
  • Project scheduling
  • Weather tolerance
  • Residential landscaping
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Staff management
  • Weeding gardens
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Watering lawns and trees
  • Outdoor installations
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Machine safety practices
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Pruning and hedging
  • Residential construction
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Tree and shrub planting
  • Commercial landscaping
  • Hardscape installation
  • Language fluency
  • Transplanting and potting plants
  • Pruning skills
  • Seasonal planting
  • Decorative stone installation
  • Stonework
  • Hedge cutting
  • Trimming and edging flower beds
  • Mulching gardens
  • Shoveling snow from walkways
  • Flower planting
  • Repairing wall surfaces
  • Flower pruning and watering
  • Shrubbery trimming
  • Site cleaning and organization
  • Planting
  • Gardening products
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Deadline driven
  • Yard mowing

Timeline

Landscaping Crew Leader

Piscataqua Landscaping
03.2022 - 07.2025

Material Handler

Tradebe Environmental Services
02.2019 - 08.2021

Bridge Laborer

SPS New England
08.2008 - 10.2009

Certified Laborer

Seabrook, NH DPW
05.2006 - 07.2008

GED -

Marshwood High School
Frank Souther