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Joseph E. Rankin

Stratford,CT

Summary

Hardworking Air Force Veteran with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Respectful, punctual employee multitasks with ease.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Technician

Independent Materials Testing Laboratory (IMTL)
01.2022 - Current
  • Work with contractors, engineers, architects, and project owners to quickly and efficiently resolve compliance and construction issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Perform field materials testing and inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, rebar, and other building materials.
  • Prepare detailed field reports that provide test results, locations, and observations.
  • Coordinate future inspections/observations with site superintendents and contractor personnel.

Welding Apprentice

Eastern Metal Works
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Combined knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques to choose optimal equipment and techniques.
  • Welded and fabricated rails, stairs, beam structures, steel clips, and more.

Pavements & Construction Equipment Operator

United States Air Force
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
  • Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
  • Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
  • Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.

Pavements & Construction Equipment Operator

United States Air Force
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Operated and controlled essential equipment, including excavators, CTLs, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, compactors, forklifts, and street sweepers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

Stratford High School
Stratford, CT
06.2016

Skills

  • Forklift Driving
  • Computer Skills
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Critical Thinking Skills

Veteran's Status

Honorable Discharge, United States Air Force

Qualifications/ Certifications

  • OSHA 10 Certification, 2017
  • Metro North Contractor Certification, 2018
  • ACI Certification, 2021
  • Nuclear Density gauge operator certification, 2021
  • Valid Driver's License

Timeline

Field Technician

Independent Materials Testing Laboratory (IMTL)
01.2022 - Current

Welding Apprentice

Eastern Metal Works
07.2019 - 11.2020

Pavements & Construction Equipment Operator

United States Air Force
06.2017 - 06.2019

Pavements & Construction Equipment Operator

United States Air Force
02.2017 - 06.2017

Stratford High School