Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional References
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Louis Gentner IV

Louis Gentner IV

Laborer/Operator
Cape May,NJ

Summary

Skilled in backhoe, skidsteer, road bank mowing, street sweeping, excavator and paving equipment. All completed with a strong commitment to safety. I also excell in landscape maintenance at New Britain Township. Demonstrating expertise in excavation and effective communication. I ensured smooth operations and preventive maintenance, significantly enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

City of Cape May
03.2025 - Current
  • Worked with trash and recycling including driving the CDL required truck.
  • Beach mat maintenance (cleaning and repairing as needed).
  • Assisted water authority in fire hydrant installation (including operating mini excavator)
  • General building maintenance
  • General equipment maintenance

Public Works Laborer

New Britain Township
01.2015 - 03.2025
  • Adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Ability to dig in/around marked areas (electricity, sewer and water lines)
  • Operated snow plows for local government to support safe travel for local citizens.
  • Uphold safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.
  • Trained in skid steers, backhoes and ag tractor operation to supplement truck-mounted plows.
  • Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
  • Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
  • Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
  • Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
  • Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
  • Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
  • Assisted the water and sewer department in their daily operations as needed (repairing sewer lines, pipes, cleaning storm water drains and sewer catch basins)
  • Worked with the plumbing jet truck to unclog any blockage


Public Works Laborer

Durham Township
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Operated snow plow for local government to support safe travel for local citizens.
  • Uphold safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.

Laborer/Truck Driver

RG Rutherford
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Excavating projects (drainage, sewer pipes, water pipes, new and old construction)
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Used sub pumps to clear flooded areas


Education

High School Diploma -

Palisades High School
Ottsville, PA
06-2010

Skills

  • General Plumbing
  • General Electrical Work
  • Machine Operating/Maintenance
  • Safe vehicle operation

Certification

  • Certified Flagger (CF) - National Safety Council
  • Storm Water Management
  • Chainsaw Safety
  • OSHA Certified

Professional References

  • Jeremy Bishop, Public Works Foreman, New Britain Township, (267) 228-3424
  • Robert Rutherford, Owner/Operator, RG Rutherford Excavating, (267) 614-9908
  • Kelsey Ganther, Public Works Laborer, New Britain Township, (267) 733-3870

Timeline

Laborer

City of Cape May
03.2025 - Current

Public Works Laborer

New Britain Township
01.2015 - 03.2025

Laborer/Truck Driver

RG Rutherford
03.2012 - 03.2014

Public Works Laborer

Durham Township
01.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Palisades High School

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