JAMIE R SMITH
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated construction laborer with over 6 years of experience. Consistently achieves exceptional results and makes a significant impact. Possesses valuable skills and abilities that contribute to company success in reaching goals. Proven track record of effective collaboration with team members in various settings. Proficient in carpentry, warehouse shipping and receiving, truck loading and unloading, and building metal storage racks. Experienced in operating equipment including end dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors with booms, electric lifts, forklifts, and other machinery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Groundsman/Rigger
Standard Concrete Products
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management skills for both individual assignments and team efforts.
- Upheld company reputation by adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations during daily tasks.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Skilled Tradesman
People Ready
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Used Drywall, drywall taping, mudding and finishing, plumbing, framing, tiling, and woodwork
- Spent most of those years exclusively at the Gavin Power Plant as the scaffolding coordinator for Atlas Scaffold and ChemPower
- Worked with staff, residents, and community groups to promote recycling within the buildings
- Baling material for proper storage, transportation, and loading/unloading of trucks and trailer
- Sorted and separated materials to include paper, plastic, metal, glass, and wood
- Operated scales to properly weigh and record recycled materials
- Instructed patrons in proper recycling techniques and facility rules/guidelines
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Read and interpreted drawings, plans and specifications to complete projects accurately.
Groundsman/Rigger
People Ready
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Inspecting and preparing material to be moved
- Choosing the correct rigging equipment
- Erecting mobile cranes and temporary structures
- Setting up and operating pulleys, ropes, winches and other lifting gear
- Adhering to occupational health and safety procedures
- Communicating with the construction team
- Dismantling the rigging equipment
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
End Dump Operator/Loader Operator
Rip & Associates
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Hauling dirt from pond to house pads as well as roadways
- Train new hires how to operate End Dumps and water trucks properly
- Set up water pumps and discharge hoses
- Move steel plates
- Unload concrete structures and pipes
- Load dump trucks with dirt or sand
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Warehouse Associate
Hire Quest Direct
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Loading, unloading and moving products and materials by hand or by using equipment such as a forklift
- Counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking products of various sizes to make sure shipments are safe
- Keeping an inventory of products in the warehouse and making sure everything is in the correct place and ordered if needed
- Keeping the area safe and ensuring the safety of other warehouse workers
- Working with others within the warehouse and managers to make sure daily procedures are done
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
Carpenter
New Concept LLC
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work
- Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation
- Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures
- Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer's budget and style
- Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals
- Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects and building code recommendations
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
Warehouse Worker
Pacesetter Personnel Services
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work
- Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation
- Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures
- Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer's budget and style
- Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals
- Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects and building code recommendations
Transportation Worker
Hillsborough County Public Works
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Repair sidewalks
- Remove old concrete
- Set a string line
- Take grades and add or remove dirt before pouring concrete
- Form and finish concrete
- Team leader in M,O,T
- Certified flagger of traffic
- Transport equipment from various job sites
- Implemented new technologies to enhance tracking capabilities, improving accuracy in shipment estimates for customers.
End Dump Operator
Rip & Associates
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Hauling dirt, rocks, trees
- Taking grade elevation
- Laying PVC pipe
End Dump Operator
Southern Development
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Hauling dirt rocks and trees and
- Taking grade elevation
End Dump Operator/Hillman
Larkin's Co.
09.2006 - 12.2006
- End dump operator
- Hauling dirt, rock and trees
- Taking grade elevation
- Measuring and cutting pipe
- Making sure the pipe layer has what he or she needs in the hole
Personal Security
G & Z Private Security
01.1998 - 03.2003
- Determine and formulate policies
- Provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body
- Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
McClarin HighSchool
06.1991
Skills
- Skilled construction worker, carpenter, warehouse shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks, and building metal storage racks End dump operator, unloader and loader operator, backhoe operator, tractor boom, electric lift, forklift and various other equipment
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Basic Carpentry
- Maintaining equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Managing work crews
- Safety Compliance
- Site Safety
Certification
- National Incident Management Systems, US Department of Homeland Security, 06/15
- Incident Command Systems, US Department of Homeland Security, 06/15
- Basic Flagging Course, Florida Department of Transportation, 06/15
- Security Degree Training, Norrade & Associates, 08/94
Timeline
Lead Groundsman/Rigger
Standard Concrete Products
01.2021 - Current
Skilled Tradesman
People Ready
11.2019 - 01.2021
Groundsman/Rigger
People Ready
09.2017 - 10.2019
End Dump Operator/Loader Operator
Rip & Associates
09.2017 - 10.2019
Warehouse Associate
Hire Quest Direct
09.2017 - 07.2019
Transportation Worker
Hillsborough County Public Works
05.2015 - 10.2015
Carpenter
New Concept LLC
03.2013 - 11.2018
Warehouse Worker
Pacesetter Personnel Services
03.2011 - 12.2015
End Dump Operator
Rip & Associates
05.2008 - 03.2009
End Dump Operator
Southern Development
02.2007 - 04.2008
End Dump Operator/Hillman
Larkin's Co.
09.2006 - 12.2006
Personal Security
G & Z Private Security
01.1998 - 03.2003
- National Incident Management Systems, US Department of Homeland Security, 06/15
- Incident Command Systems, US Department of Homeland Security, 06/15
- Basic Flagging Course, Florida Department of Transportation, 06/15
- Security Degree Training, Norrade & Associates, 08/94
High School Diploma - General Studies
McClarin HighSchool
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