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Josh Smith

Dade City

Summary

Adaptive and diligent professional with a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Proactively seeks information and guidance from available resources and experienced colleagues to enhance skills and knowledge. Self-motivated with a focus on delivering high-quality results and contributing positively to team dynamics. Values honesty, patience, and understanding in all interactions, aiming to be a valuable asset to the team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bridge Inspection Assistant

GFT Infrastructure
Tampa
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepare inspection reports, evaluations and recommendations
  • Performed engineering calculations, structural analysis, and rating calculations.
  • Entered bridge inspection reports into FDOT database to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.
  • Generated State Force work orders for submission to FDOT to facilitate timely project execution.
  • Use Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc. to create and modify addendums, pdfs, spreadsheets, and calculators to support team leads and office personnel for gathering information more efficiently during field inspections and report processing
  • Processed, reviewed, corrected, and submitted inspection reports within 60-day deadline while managing active field inspections.
  • Assessed prior inspection reports to gather relevant data.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating field operations with subcontractors.
  • Perform field inspection of Complex Structures including bridges and tunnels
  • Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks
  • Identify critical findings during field inspection
  • Document inspection findings including the use of digital photography
  • Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks, manlifts and under bridge inspection vehicles
  • Maintain fleet vehicle maintenance and scheduling services in accordance with team leads' schedules
  • Climb ladders, supervise traffic control set-ups and perform other work in support of inspection activities

Wood Treatment/Warehouse Forklift Operator

Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc.
Lake Panasoffkee
02.2022 - 10.2022

I was also employed here from April 2020-May 2021

  • Monitored treatment processes for consistency and quality control.
  • Operated equipment to treat materials safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of treated materials and operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on treatment equipment to ensure reliability.
  • Identified areas for process improvement and recommended solutions.
  • Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards in the workplace.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes related to treating operations.
  • Ensured that proper personal protective equipment was worn at all times while performing duties.
  • Assisted in training new employees on operating procedures for treating equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
  • Analyzed samples taken from treated products using laboratory testing methods.
  • Measured and monitored temperatures, pressures, levels and flows during processing operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded raw materials from trucks or railcars into storage tanks or hoppers as needed.
  • Kept work area clean and organized according to plant guidelines.
  • Calibrated instruments used in the treating process.
  • Operated forklift to transport materials around the facility.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments regarding production needs.

Field Service Technician

Crown Lift Trucks
Tampa
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Installed and repaired lift trucks at customer locations to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues with specialized tools and software to minimize downtime.
  • Delivered technical support to customers via phone and in-person consultations.
  • Documented service reports detailing repairs and maintenance performed.
  • Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of parts and supplies for efficient service operations.
  • Completed all necessary paperwork for service calls in a timely manner.
  • Performed on-site installation, routine maintenance and minor repairs to systems.
  • Drove and maintained company vehicle, keeping in peak condition.
  • Disassembled defective machines for repair or replacement of parts.
  • Minimized customer callbacks and equipment failure by reviewing job upon completion.
  • Calibrated instruments, controls and equipment to test function and evaluate performance.
  • Responded promptly to emergency service requests from clients.

Education

Certificate of Electrical Distribution - Electrical Distribution Technology

Lake Sumter-State College
Bushnell
11-2019

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School
Dade City
06-2011

Skills

  • Inspection reporting
  • Structural analysis
  • Equipment operation
  • Engineering calculations
  • Database management
  • Bridge inspection
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Task prioritization
  • Data entry
  • Record keeping

Affiliations

  • Serve, Audio/Visual, Groundskeeping - Church Experience of Ridge Manor, FL.

Timeline

Bridge Inspection Assistant

GFT Infrastructure
10.2022 - Current

Wood Treatment/Warehouse Forklift Operator

Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022

Field Service Technician

Crown Lift Trucks
05.2021 - 02.2022

Certificate of Electrical Distribution - Electrical Distribution Technology

Lake Sumter-State College

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School
Josh Smith