Joshawa Whipkey
HUNTINGTON,WV
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Labororer
Ledgens Construction
Milton, WV
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Set up scaffolding for workers to use when performing high elevation work.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Operated hand-held power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers..
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment, supplies and materials from trucks or other vehicles.
Carpenter Apprentice
Self Employed Services
Grantsville, WV
02.2019 - 01.2024
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Repaired furniture pieces by reinforcing joints or replacing broken parts.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
Laborer Operator
Pipeline Contractors
Ladson, SC
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Laborer's Apprentice
Arvilla Pipeline Construction
, WV
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks with heavy materials or equipment.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as wearing hard hats or protective eyewear.
- Loaded supplies onto job site vehicles like dump trucks or flatbeds prior to delivery.
Laborer
Ronald Lane Pipeline
Arnolnsburg, WV
01.1999 - 05.2012
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
GED -
Wv Division Of Education
03-2021
Skills
- Organization
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Compelling Oral Communication
- Strong Organizational Time Skills
- Ability to Maintain Focus Under Pressure
Affiliations
- I was given the position foreman at Pipeline Contractors.There I was certified in plastic fusion on natural gas lines and water.
- I have done maintenance on various equipment.
- I have operated forklifts propane and electric. I have changed out propane tanks and batteries.
- I am good working with my hands.
Timeline
Labororer
Ledgens Construction
09.2024 - 01.2025
Carpenter Apprentice
Self Employed Services
02.2019 - 01.2024
Laborer Operator
Pipeline Contractors
11.2015 - 06.2019
Laborer's Apprentice
Arvilla Pipeline Construction
02.2013 - 10.2015
Laborer
Ronald Lane Pipeline
01.1999 - 05.2012
GED -
Wv Division Of Education
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