Joshua Pounds
Alto
Summary
Positive, reliable, and resourceful, with knack for quick problem-solving and teamwork. Possesses foundational understanding of essential field knowledge and proficient in handling tools and equipment safely and efficiently. Dedicated to contributing to team goals and maintaining high standards of work quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Saw Hand
Forrest Hodges Operations
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
- Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices on safe chainsaw operations and worksite procedures.
- Consistently met project deadlines by working closely with supervisors to understand and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion of work assignments.
- Streamlined communication between crew members during complex tree felling operations, leading to increased overall team efficiency.
Crane Rigger
Easley's Crane & Rigging
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- Performed pre-lift meetings with all involved parties to promote clear communication and understanding of roles and responsibilities throughout the lift process.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
- Assisted crane operators with detailed load charts and calculations in order to guarantee safe weight distribution during the lift process.
- Increased efficiency in crane operations by effectively communicating with crane operators and ground personnel.
- Consistently met project deadlines by working efficiently under pressure and adjusting to changing priorities as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wells ISD
Wells, TX05-2024
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Equipment Repair
- Construction
- Hand/Power tools
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and hardworking
- Farm equipment operation
- Other small equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Skidder Operator within three months of hire date due to exemplary on-the-job performance and enthusiastic attitude.
- Maintained all power equipment by carefully checking each tool daily for signs of wear and tear, immediately sending damaged parts to the manufacturer, effectively reducing the amount of time lost for repairs.
- Coached all new logging employees in on-the-job safety training to ensure awareness of proper techniques to remain protected.
- State runner-up Track and field
- 3x regional Track and Field runner.
- 2x Basketball district Champion.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Class A CDL
- Forklift Certification
- Welding Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Pole Climbing Certification – Issued by vocational schools or through specific utility company training programs.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Saw Hand
Forrest Hodges Operations
08.2024 - 01.2025
Crane Rigger
Easley's Crane & Rigging
06.2022 - 08.2022
- OSHA Certified
- Class A CDL
- Forklift Certification
- Welding Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Pole Climbing Certification – Issued by vocational schools or through specific utility company training programs.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
Wells ISD
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