James Nott
Frackville,PA
Summary
Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work. Outstanding skill working in commercial and residential construction. Motivated Construction Laborer adept at interpreting blueprints and following verbal instructions from management staff. Over 20 years of trim carpentry, framing, window installation and finish work. Reliable and experienced worker with proven success in completing construction projects on time and within budget. Knowledgeable in following instructions and safety protocols. Dependable carpenter skilled in using hand and power tools in construction environments. Collaborates well with other team members and willing to help in any capacity to complete jobs. Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds with zero incident safety record. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Laborer
Laborers Local 538
04.2015 - Current
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
Overhead Crane Operator
Muscatine Metals
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Cross-trained in [Area], [Area] and [Area] to help team meet production needs.
- Updated system to keep accurate track of materials.
- Completed accurate and smooth [Type] welds.
- Loaded [Items] onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
Education
GED -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA01.1998
Skills
- Plumbing
- *Read blueprints and specifications to determine work details
- *Solder and brace cooper pipes
- *Install water, drainage and sewage pipe assemblies
- *Repair breaks and leaks in pipping
- *Examine and test boiler, stream lines using pressure gauges and chemical testing
- HVAC
- *Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, components and wiring
- *Install thermostats, timers, furnaces and air conditioning units
- *General cleaning of AC coils
- General Maintenance
- *Install and repair hot water heaters, washers, dryers, and showers
- *Install and repair exhaust fans and ceiling fans
- *Run and pull electrical wiring to lights and switches
- Construction/Concrete
- *Set forms to desired pitch and depth and align them
- *Spread, level and smooth concrete using hand or power tools
- *Complete finishing work to produce rough or smooth finish
- *Lay and align bricks and blocks including breaking and cutting blocks to fit
- * Remove excess mortar and finish mortar joints
- *Hang, mud and tape sheetrock
- *Interior and exterior painting, commercial and residential
- Tools and Equipment
- *Pipe cutters, torches, and sewer snakes
- *Table saw, miter saw, band saw and concrete saw
- Belt sanders, orbital sanders, mason drills, hammer drill, jack hammer, tuck pointers and drill presses
Timeline
Union Laborer
Laborers Local 538
04.2015 - Current
Overhead Crane Operator
Muscatine Metals
03.2014 - 04.2015
GED -
Iowa Western Community College
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