Joseph Blanton
Detroit
Summary
Attentive Operator with 5 years of experience in earthwork and heavy equipment maintenance. Adept at giving detailed instructions and ensuring efficiency and safety of squad per the Company Commander's directive. Committed to proactive maintenance and staying focused after long hours in all weather conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Texas Army National Guard
Lewisville, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Monitored construction activities to facilitate design specifications and contracts according to schedule.
- Mobilized tractor crawler to clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill and stockpile.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
- Conducted in-depth research to develop recommendations for approaches, concepts, materials or equipment.
Internship
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Powderly, TX
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
General Laborer
Evan Butler Construction
Blossom, TX
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Feed Store Laborer
Big Country Feed Store
Paris, TX
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Ag-Wildlife & Conservation Science
Texas A&M University Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2024
High School Diploma -
Detroit High School
Detroit, TX05.2019
Skills
- Site Condition Assessment
- Customer Service
- Job Site Organization
- Vehicle Unloading and Loading
- Maintenance and Repair
- Hand and Power Tools
- Job Site Safety
- Team Collaboration
Equipment Certified On
- Road Grader
- Scraper
- Dump Truck
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Articulating Loader
- Bulldozer
- Light Equipment Transporter (LET)
Timeline
Internship
Texas Parks and Wildlife
07.2023 - 08.2023
General Laborer
Evan Butler Construction
11.2021 - 12.2022
Feed Store Laborer
Big Country Feed Store
09.2021 - 10.2021
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Texas Army National Guard
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Ag-Wildlife & Conservation Science
Texas A&M University Commerce
High School Diploma -
Detroit High School