Douglas Felder
Ackworth,IA
Summary
Very experienced in all entities of the telecommunications industry. Second generation lineman, retired firefighter.
Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 25 years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Contruction Foreman
Waas Boring And Cable
10.2006 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined scheduling and resource allocation processes.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Exceeded client expectations through exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of construction projects from planning to execution stages.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
Truck Driver Part Time
Retzlaff Milk Transport
11.2019 - Current
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Construction Foreman
Kochs Telecommunications Inc.
10.1998 - 10.2006
- Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising construction crew members.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by developing and maintaining schedules for work progress.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Improved client satisfaction with consistent communication and updates on project status.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Concrete Carpenter
General Contractors Inc
10.1996 - 10.1998
- Achieved smooth and level surfaces using screeds, trowels, and floats to finish concrete slabs accurately.
- Rough framing carpentry.
- Finish carpentry.
- Masonry.
- Set red iron steel.
Education
Certificate - Pole Setting - Anchors Safety
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI04.2002
Certificate - Pole Setting/Climbing
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI04.1999
Certificate - Pole Setting/Climbing
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI04.1999
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, WI06.1994
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Commercial driving
- Document Management
- Safe Driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Defensive driver training
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Clean MVR
- Safe Driving Practices
- Accurate record keeping
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
- Inclement weather driving
- Customer-Oriented
- Trailer maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- DOT Compliance
- Adherence to Regulations
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Stress management aptitude
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- Emergency response readiness
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Workload planning
- Site monitoring
- Quality controls
- Project Management
- Crew oversight
- Reviewing timesheets
- Equipment coordination
- Task Delegation
- OSHA trained
- Change Orders
- Construction Scheduling
- Maintaining equipment
- Site coordination
- Managing materials
- Company safety policies
- Task Prioritization
- Subcontractor supervision
- Report Writing
- Valid WI license A, B, C, D with Tanker Endorsement
- Worksite safety
- OSHA Regulations
- Equipment: Backhoe, Mini Excavator, Digger Derrick, Bucket Truck, Loader, Semi Lowboy, Bull Dozer, Plow, Vac Truck
- Fiber Placing Machine-Backbone, and Micro Fiber
- Aerial-Transfers, lashing, framing, pole placing, strand placement
- Buried-Set handholes, set peds, do tie ins, assist drill crews
- Black dirt and restoration
- Man hole work-rod and pull product and fiber and copper placement
Timeline
Truck Driver Part Time
Retzlaff Milk Transport
11.2019 - Current
Contruction Foreman
Waas Boring And Cable
10.2006 - Current
Construction Foreman
Kochs Telecommunications Inc.
10.1998 - 10.2006
Concrete Carpenter
General Contractors Inc
10.1996 - 10.1998
Certificate - Pole Setting - Anchors Safety
Moraine Park Technical College
Certificate - Pole Setting/Climbing
Moraine Park Technical College
Certificate - Pole Setting/Climbing
Moraine Park Technical College
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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