Joe Estep
Berea,KY
Summary
First and foremost I am 40 years old family man. Who is looking not just for another job, but a potential career. I've worked all of my adult life. I started working for a horse farm for $5.00 and mucking stall. Not the the most glamourios job, but I enjoyed it. I loved working with the horses, but because of the low pay I only did it for a couple of years. I left there to venture out on my own in Handyman repair. While employed as a handyman I gained a lot of my skills listed on the prior page of my resume. I stayed working as a handyman until I was offered a job in landscaping. It didn't really pay more, about the same pay than the handyman position, but it offered good benefits and I was able to gain even more experience and skills. I stayed working for Agri-Sod landscaping until I met a man named James Butcher. He owned Thoroughbred Fencing and he offered me a job constructing fences and much better pay, so I gave my two weeks notice to Agri-Sod and went to work for Mr.James Butcher at Thoroughbred Fencing. I gained all the skills accompanying to fencing on the previous page of my resume. I really enjoyed doing this line of work and continued working there until last year. The company wasn't doing as well anymore and the owner; which I mentioned above James Butcher stopped paying his employees, so he left us no choice but to seek new employment. That's when I applied for Express temporary service in Richmond KY. They hired me for the position of contractor/Assembly line worker for Hyster/Yale in Berea KY. Express went out of business 6 months ago, so Hyster/Yale had us hired on through they're own temporary service which residents inside their factory. It's called Peak Technical Services, and I truly enjoyed working inside Hyster/Yale. To be more specific I worked on the line installing the wiring in their Forklifts. The laid me off the 3rd of April, so I'm now on the hunt for employment again. As I touched on in the beginning of this letter I would love to find my forever career. I'm a hard and reliable worker. When I'm employed I am very dedicated and have good work ethic. I feel as if anyone who hires me will be lucky to have me. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor/Assembly Line Worker
PEAK Technical Staffing
Berea, Kentucky
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to unexpected delays or obstacles encountered during construction activities.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Main Assembly
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Provided assistance in producing wiring components or assemblies.
- Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
Fence Installer
James Butcher
Georgetown, KY
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
- Used spades and augers to dig fence post holes.
- Used a skid steer
- Lifted heavy objects such as pre-fabricated panels onto supports during the course of fence installations.
- Installed fence posts, panels, and gates according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided assistance to other workers on larger projects requiring multiple installers.
- Operated disc grinder to smooth out, weld or grind parts.
- Cleaned up worksites upon completion of each project ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Fastened fence gates into position using appropriate tools.
- Marked and laid out fence lines and pole locations in accordance with work order and project specifications.
- Followed safety guidelines for using tools, equipment and heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injury.
- Created postholes with appropriate equipment, including spades and posthole diggers and backfilled holes with dirt or concrete to secure fencing.
- Positioned and clamped work pieces together to assemble jig fixtures.
- Built picket fences by nailing pointed slats to rails.
- Repaired existing fences that had been damaged by wind or other weather events.
- Measured and aligned posts using levels and bobs to verify alignment and achieve professional finished looks.
- Leveled ground surfaces for installation of fencing structures.
- Completed work in different weather conditions and on diverse ground types.
- Attached rails and tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Utilized a variety of fastening techniques including cementing posts into place when necessary.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks containing supplies needed for jobs.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols to minimize risk of accidents and injuries.
- Constructed metal, chain link and wooden fences and borders.
- Used measuring and marking equipment to measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using hand tools.
- Loaded fencing materials and tools onto trucks for transport to job site.
- Sawed lumber and cut metal tubing to required lengths for fencing rails.
- Attached post caps, rails, pickets, and other components with nails or screws.
- Stretch wire and wire mesh between posts.
- Built and performed repairs on retaining walls and trellises.
- Applied sealant and other protective treatments to finished fences.
- Removed materials and tools and cleaned up job site after project completion.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Landscaping Technician
Agri-Sod
Lexington , Kentucky
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Maintained and repaired landscaping equipment such as mowers, edgers, blowers, and trimmers.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Operated trucks equipped with landscaping tools such as trailers for transporting materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on lawns including aerating, dethatching, seeding and fertilizing.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during the winter season including shoveling walkways and salting icy surfaces.
- Loaded materials onto vehicles for delivery to job sites.
- Installed irrigation systems including sprinklers, pumps and piping.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Removed debris from job sites after completion of projects.
- Inspected landscape sites to identify issues and develop solutions for improvement.
- Planted trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation according to design specifications.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable codes when performing installation tasks.
- Leveled ground areas by removing excess soil or adding fill material as needed.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Trimmed hedges and pruned trees to maintain desired shape or size.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment ensuring proper functioning of components.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding any changes in plans or schedules.
- Ensured all work was completed safely following established safety protocols.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides in accordance with safety regulations.
Handyman/Odd Jobs
Self Employed Services
Georgetown, Kentucky
04.2012 - 07.2016
- Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
- Assembled furniture according to instructions provided
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Removed old wallpaper from walls.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Set up scaffolding around buildings for painting projects.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
GED -
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY03-2002
Skills
- Installation & Connection
- Torque Wrench Use
- Crane Use
- Power Tool Use
- Nail Gun Use
- Skid Steer Use
- Crane Use
- Measurement Math
- Skid steer Use
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Detail Oriented
- Electrical wiring fork truck { Hyster/Yale )
- Troubleshooting
- Hand Tools Use
- Mechanical Experience ( Forklifts )
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Tolerance
- Work Ethic
- Forklift Experience
- Technical Skills ( Fence Installation Techniques )
- Material Knowledge
- Building Maintenance
- Repair Work
- Time Management
- Painting
- Drywall Installation & Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Furniture Installation
- Mowing
- Roofing
- Detail Oriented
- Hard scaping
- Worksite Clean Up
- Grounds Keeping
- Organization Skills
- Tree Management
- Fertilization
- Pest Control
- Lawn Maintenance
- Irrigation
- Weeding
- Applying Fertilizer and Pesticide
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Material Handling
- House Keeping
- Production Process
- Dexterity
- Attention to Detail
- Basic Math
- Retail Math
- Teamwork
- Safety Awareness
- Machine Operation
- English Speaking
- Writing
- Basic Computer Skillls
- Production Process
- Grip Strength
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Drywall Installation & Repair
- Electrical Outlet Installation & Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mowing
- Maintenance Planning
- Maintenance Residential
- Preventive Maintenance
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Planning
- Flexibility
- Kindness
- Honestly
- Trustworthiness
- Gratitude
- Integrity
- Compassionate
- Fairness
- Respectful
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Constructive Feedback
- Goal Setting
- Forgiveness
- Gratitude
- Integrity
- Compassionate
- Fairness
- Respectfulness
- Generous
- Open Minded
- Empathetic
- Humility
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Humble
Accomplishments
- Maintained safe and efficient operations
- Ensuring minimal down time
- Contributing to smooth work flows
- Conducted regular inspections
- Ensured accurate wiring of Forklifts
- Collaborated effectively with other employees
- Proficiently diagnosed and repaired a variety of forklift wiring and connector issues
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and other team members ensuring clear and timely information sharing
- Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions
- Handled repairs
- Pressure Washing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Addressed emergencys and or concerns in timely manner
- Maintained clean facilities
- Painted walls and maintain them
- Handled minor installation duties
- Repaired equipment when necessary
- Proficient and driving skid steers, forklifts, and cranes
- Preformed regular mowing, trimming, edging, and fertilizing to maintain a neat and well groomed appearance
- Maintained healthy and vibrant landscapes for residential and commercial properties
- Provided excellent customer service collaborated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences ensuring that their landscape projects met their expectations
- Successfully designed & installed new landscapes
- Successfully managed multiple landscaping projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion
- Proactively addressing and resolving any issues or concerns that arose during projects
- Proficient in operating a variety of landscaping equipment including lawn mowers trimmers and other tools
- Skilled and installing and maintaining irrigation systems
- Experience in hardscaping including walkways and retaining walls
Timeline
Contractor/Assembly Line Worker
PEAK Technical Staffing
05.2024 - 04.2025
Fence Installer
James Butcher
06.2018 - 03.2024
Landscaping Technician
Agri-Sod
07.2016 - 05.2018
Handyman/Odd Jobs
Self Employed Services
04.2012 - 07.2016
GED -
Scott County High School