Javier Johnson Thompson
West Chester,PA
Summary
Experienced professional with a solid background in construction, trucking, and carpentry spanning 4 years. Hard-working and dedicated, known for quickly grasping new concepts and seamlessly working within a team. Actively seeking a long-term career opportunity at a trucking company that values strong work ethics and a commitment to hard work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
Melcar
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Apply protective coatings to pipelines, both internally and externally, to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity of the pipeline
- Excavate trenches and ditches to lay pipeline, using a variety of hand tools and heavy machinery, ensuring proper depth and alignment according to specifications
- Install pipeline markers and warning signs along the pipeline route to ensure public safety and compliance with regulations
- Participate in environmental restoration of the pipeline route post-construction, including replanting vegetation and restoring habitats to their original condition
Gas Utility Worker
JF Kiely Construction.
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked on PGWS gas system
- Installed gas main and services in south Philadelphia
- Excavate trenches and ditches to lay pipeline, using a variety of hand tools and heavy machinery, ensuring proper depth and alignment according to specifications
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing, ensuring a secure and leak-proof connection between sections
- Apply protective coatings to pipelines, both internally and externally, to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity of the pipeline
- Install pipeline markers and warning signs along the pipeline route to ensure public safety and compliance with regulations
- Perform pressure testing on installed pipelines to detect leaks and ensure integrity of the system under operational conditions
- Participate in environmental restoration of the pipeline route post-construction, including replanting vegetation and restoring habitats to their original condition
Remodeler
SkyView Remodeling LLC
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Assess work sites where remodeling work is desired, and determine what needs to be done to complete the requested remodel work
- Perform various carpentry tasks that include framing, installing trim, installing windows, doors, gutters, and siding
- Repair, and replace drywall as needed
- Take out all required permits and follow building codes as set forth by city, county, and state laws
- Repair existing property elements when possible
- Install and replace trim, molding, windows, and perform other finish work
- Replace hardware and doorbells
- Clean up job sites during and after remodeling work
- Communicate effectively with project manager, supervisor, and clients
- Use a variety of tools and perform many different tasks
- Use physical ability to work with hands and perform many tasks that require squatting, standing, and bending for hours at a time
- Pay close attention to ensure that all work is performed well and correctly
- Haul material via trailer on a daily basis
Hot Shot Driver
Business Buyouts LLC
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Load and unload cargo onto trucks for clients
- Keep records of cargo and mileage
- Perform maintenance on truck and trailers operated
- Contact clients needing loads hauled to a work site
- Provide clients with invoice information
- Operate pickup truck with trailer
- Demolition and clean up of job sites
Gas Utilities Laborer
Miller Bros
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Installation of gas pipes
- Digging and filling in pits
- Prepare and set up job sites
- Remove debris from job sites
- Put up warning signs for vehicles and passerby
- Report issues with equipment of unsafe conditions
- Assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment
- Building temporary structures to support an unsafe structure on construction and excavation sites
- Transport materials from job sites
- Using hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials
- Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
Underground Utility Worker
Urban Cable Technology
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Operate one-ton pick up trucks and pipe coil trailers
- Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints and coordinating layouts with the supervisor
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials
- Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
- Train others in pipe-laying technique
- Other general labor and construction-related duties as required
Education
CDL Training -
Smith & Solomon
10.2024
High School Diploma -
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
Exton, PA06.2020
Skills
- Basic Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Load & Unload
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Remodeling
- Carpentry
- Digging Holes
- Hauling
- Materials Handling
- Utility Locating
- Landscape Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Door Hanging
- Glass Installation
- Demolition
- Box Truck
- Worksite safety
- Pipe measuring
- Safety procedures
- Blueprints and specifications
- Safety awareness
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Safe driving skills
- Loading and unloading
- Customer satisfaction
- DOT regulations compliance
Certification
- DOT Medical Card, 08/16/24, 08/16/26
- CDL Class A, 10/21/24, 10/16/28
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Affiliations
- LIUNA Local 57
Timeline
Pipefitter
Melcar
06.2024 - 07.2024
Gas Utility Worker
JF Kiely Construction.
02.2024 - 05.2024
Gas Utilities Laborer
Miller Bros
04.2022 - 08.2022
Remodeler
SkyView Remodeling LLC
06.2021 - 02.2024
Underground Utility Worker
Urban Cable Technology
02.2020 - 06.2021
Hot Shot Driver
Business Buyouts LLC
10.2019 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
CDL Training -
Smith & Solomon