James Lester
Kinston,NC
Summary
Hardworking professional with solid background at all levels of operation and capability to drive any piece of equipment. Quick learner with strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset. Desire to use knowledge in long-term position with growing team.
Familiar with power hammer operations and maintenance requirements. Good troubleshooting, repair and maintenance skills.
Efficient professional in heavy construction, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in operating pile-driving equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and performing routine maintenance checks. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving, key soft skills that enhance job performance and project success.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pile Driver
Balford Betty
Harkers Island, North Carolina
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Repaired broken sections of sheet piling damaged due to weathering or corrosion.
- Lubricated parts such as bearings, bushings, gears and shafts regularly to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
Deckhand
Seaward Marine Svc
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Checked navigation lights regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Ensured that all required safety protocols were followed while underway.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
Education
Nautical Science
North East Maritime Institute
Fairhaven, MA05-2020
Skills
- Bridge construction
- Ground improvement
- Heavy lifting
- Driven piles
- Rigging
- Building foundations
- Pile driving techniques
- Marine construction
- Crane operation
- Construction safety
- Concrete work
Timeline
Pile Driver
Balford Betty
01.2023 - 03.2024
Deckhand
Seaward Marine Svc
08.2021 - 01.2022
Nautical Science
North East Maritime Institute