James Rochester
Electrician
Dover,DE
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Forklift Operator at Port Of Wilmington, excelling in safety compliance and warehouse organization. Proven ability to enhance efficiency in shipping and receiving while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members to achieve operational goals. Certified in forklift operation with a strong focus on quality assurance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Port Of Wilmington
Wilmington
02.2025 - Current
- Verified incoming shipments for quantity, condition, and labeling accuracy per purchase order specifications.
- Ensured adherence to safety procedures while operating forklifts.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks to enhance retrieval efficiency during order fulfillment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks using manual methods or lift-gate trucks as required.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Electrician/Owner
Rochester's Professional Handyman Service
Dover
05.2014 - Current
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
Head Groundskeeper
SCI Landscaping
Georgetown
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Monitored daily work schedules to ensure timely completion of jobs within budget parameters.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated a variety of power equipment including mowers, trimmers and blowers.
- Maintained lawns by mowing, edging, trimming and blowing clippings from sidewalks and driveways.
Apprentice Electrician
H2O Services
Dover
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified potential problems before they occur by inspecting equipment regularly.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with various types of control systems.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers or fuses when necessary.
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
Education
Certificate - Business And Managerial Economics
Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE02-2017
Certificate - Electrical
Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE05-2014
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
Dover, DE06-2000
Skills
- Forklift operation and certification
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization and inventory management
- Load securing and material handling
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration and player
- Shipping and receiving
- OSHA training
Certification
- Certified Electrician
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Businesss Management Certificate
- OSHA 30 Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Port Of Wilmington
02.2025 - Current
Head Groundskeeper
SCI Landscaping
04.2021 - 01.2025
Electrician/Owner
Rochester's Professional Handyman Service
05.2014 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
H2O Services
01.2011 - 05.2014
Certificate - Business And Managerial Economics
Polytech Adult Education
Certificate - Electrical
Polytech Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
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