Joseph Lowe
Laurel,MT
Summary
Construction professional with extensive experience in overseeing construction projects. Consistently ensures projects meet quality and safety standards. Known for strong leadership project management and site supervision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lone Ridge Services
04.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Conducted daily JSA meetings.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Conducted site evaluations prior to grading initiation.
- Implemented innovative excavation techniques.
- Increased worksite safety through consistent monitoring of equipment usage and employee adherence to safety protocols.
Equipment Operator
KE Construction
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Sustained high-performance standards by adhering to company policies regarding preventative maintenance schedules.
Concrete Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Dezort INC
North Platte, Nebraska
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
Scaffold Builder
CHS Refin
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Adhered to strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
- Demonstrated versatility in scaffold construction by adapting to various architectural designs and requirements.
- Enhanced job site safety by assembling and dismantling safe, secure scaffolding structures.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Showcased problem-solving abilities by addressing unforeseen challenges during scaffold assembly processes.
Equipment Operator
CMG Construction
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately survey and grade terrain for worksite preparation.
Equipment Operator
Eggart Engineering and Construction
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Billings Senior High
Billings, MT05-2015
Skills
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Project estimating
- Blueprint Analysis
- Strategic project planning
- Effective leader
- Project Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety Adherence
- Professionalism
Professional Experience
- Business Owner
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Foremen
Timeline
Owner
Lone Ridge Services
04.2021 - Current
Concrete Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Dezort INC
01.2020 - 03.2020
Equipment Operator
KE Construction
09.2019 - 04.2021
Scaffold Builder
CHS Refin
05.2019 - 09.2019
Equipment Operator
CMG Construction
04.2018 - 09.2018
Equipment Operator
Eggart Engineering and Construction
08.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Billings Senior High