Jessie duncan
South Roxana,IL
Summary
I am a hard working, reliable and dedicated employee. I take pride in going above and beyond what is asked of me in an effort to achieve a high level of quality. I am eager to learn new skills and experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Sculpting Edge Lawn Care
South Roxana, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including removal of debris and trash.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass using a variety of mowers and trimmers.
- Weeded flower beds, removed debris from lawns, and raked leaves.
- Operated riding mowers to cover large areas more quickly than with push mowers.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and safety prior to use.
- Ensured that all work was completed in a timely manner according to established deadlines.
- Prepared estimates for customers based on their individual needs and requested services.
- Trimmed hedges and pruned plants.
- Completed seasonal spring and fall cleanup by removing leaves and cleaning gutters.
- Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas-powered leaf blower.
Laborer
National Maintenance
Hartford, IL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Tire Technician
Cheapies Tire Shop
Alton, IL
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
Trash Collector
East Alton Public Works
East Alton, IL
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Dismounted trucks to collect garbage and remounted trucks for ride to next collection point.
- Gathered garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities to dispose of in garbage truck.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Construction Laborer
Rob's Construction
East Alton, IL
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Lube Service Technician
Ron's Shell Station
Edwardsville, IL
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Tested battery condition using a variety of diagnostic equipment.
- Checked fluid levels of transmission, power-steering, brake and cooling systems.
- Followed all safety regulations when working on vehicles to prevent accidents or injury to personnel.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding the status of their vehicles' repairs or maintenance needs.
- Performed oil changes, tire rotations, filter replacements, and other basic maintenance services on vehicles.
- Operated hoists and lifts safely while performing undercarriage inspection and repair tasks.
- Disposed of used motor oil and other hazardous materials in accordance with local regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of service bays by cleaning up spilled fluids or debris after job completion.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
Education
GED -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05-2016
Skills
- Lawn Care
- Pruning skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Commercial construction experience
- Customer Service
- Job Site Cleanup
- Painting
- Punctual and Reliable
- Asphalt Patching
- Snow Removal
- [State] Driver's License
- Drywall Installation
- Willingness to learn
- Welding abilities
- Inventory Tracking
- Inventory Control
- Stock replenishment
- Stocking and Organization
Certification
Hazwaper Certification
Affiliations
Fishing, Hiking and anything on the river.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Sculpting Edge Lawn Care
01.2024 - Current
Laborer
National Maintenance
05.2023 - 12.2023
Tire Technician
Cheapies Tire Shop
06.2021 - 05.2023
Trash Collector
East Alton Public Works
02.2020 - 06.2021
Construction Laborer
Rob's Construction
08.2018 - 02.2021
Lube Service Technician
Ron's Shell Station
08.2015 - 07.2018
GED -
Lewis And Clark Community College