Joel Rivera
Sumter,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong skills in quality control, equipment inspection, and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize workflow and maintain high standards within construction environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Precision Asphalt
Sumter, SC
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated crew activities to maintain efficient workflow on project sites.
- Assisted in training new crew members on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Communicated with project managers regarding progress and safety compliance issues.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for proper functionality.
- Enforced safety regulations among team members to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
Equipment Operator
Thompson Turner Construction
Sumter, South Carolina
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Assisted team members with loading and unloading materials on-site.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with supervisors to optimize machinery usage during projects.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumter Highschool
Sumter, SC05-2022
Skills
- Quality control
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Machinery operation
- Equipment inspection
- Workflow optimization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- OSHA compliance
- Environmental awareness
- Construction deadlines
- Customer relations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foreman
Precision Asphalt
04.2025 - 01.2026
Equipment Operator
Thompson Turner Construction
08.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Sumter Highschool