Leon Thomas
Stockton,CA
Summary
I've worked for various construction outfits for 25 years, primarily servicing utilities, Laying pipes for gas line distribution. I've manage a four man working crew daily while servicing utilities per day.
I've worked with bricklayers in chemical vessels and maintenance work in oil refineries. Operated heavy equipment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Sales Underwriter
Family First Life
Stockton , CA
06.2018 - Current
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Journeyman Laborer
Avison Construction Company
Madera, CA
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction projects efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Assisted in training new laborers on equipment usage and workplace procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance. As well as ran crews. Lead asphalt raker and Shovel man. Operating Backhoe and skid-steer and heavy equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Led crew in completing complex tasks, improving workflow and project timelines.
Construction Foreman
Snelson Companies
Ceres, CA
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Welded Pipe, underground pipe layer for gas line productions.
Construction Laborer
Granite Construction
Lathrop, CA
06.2005 - 12.2016
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School
San Jose, CA06.2000
Skills
- Site Cleaning
- OSHA Compliance
- Crew Oversight
- Managing Materials
- Forklift certified
- Asphalt raker
- Grade Checker
- Carpenter labor
- Computer Tech Savvy
Certification
- Sales & Marketing License - Life & Health
- working with A rated insurance carriers.
- helping families with insurance needs.
Additional Information
I have worked over 10K hours with insurance telesales & customer service.
Timeline
Journeyman Laborer
Avison Construction Company
07.2024 - 05.2026
Insurance Sales Underwriter
Family First Life
06.2018 - Current
Construction Foreman
Snelson Companies
06.2014 - 12.2017
Construction Laborer
Granite Construction
06.2005 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School