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Preston Tucker
Journeyman Carpenter
warrior,AL
Summary
Resourceful Scaffold Builder known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in safety compliance, blueprint interpretation, and structural assessment to ensure optimal scaffold construction and stability. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability in diverse work environments, and effective communication abilities that enhance teamwork and project success. Excel in fast-paced settings requiring focus on safety standards and precision.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
Certification
Work History
Day And Zimmermann IntlDora, AL
Carpenter /Journeyman Scaffold Builder
05.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Erected scaffolding around work sites in order to safely reach higher elevations during construction tasks.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Richmond County ConstructorsWaynesboro, GA
CARPENTER/SCAFFOLD BUILDER ESTIMATOR
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Identifies potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommends strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
- Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
- Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
- Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
- Ensures accurate recording of project expenses.
- Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimation department.
- Monitored project progress to identify and report on deviations from estimated costs.
- Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skillset while delegating authority appropriately.
- Maintained records of daily progress reports from each team member and reported them to management regularly.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching as needed to improve productivity.
- Monitored production levels of crew members, providing feedback on performance when necessary.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work-related issues in a timely manner.
- Ensured proper maintenance of tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Directed and supervised crew activities, ensuring that work was completed in accordance with established guidelines.
P C IndustriesKingsland, GA.
Journeyman Scaffold Builder Foreman
09.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensured that all workers were properly trained in the safe erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolds.
- Established work plans for each project and monitored progress against those plans.
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skillset while delegating authority appropriately.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching as needed to improve productivity.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work-related issues in a timely manner.
- Ensured proper maintenance of tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Directed and supervised crew activities, ensuring that work was completed in accordance with established guidelines.
Education
Little Rock High School
High School Diploma
06-2000
Skills
- Scaffolding Setup
- Layout planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Finish Carpentry
- Project Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Project Planning
- Worksite safety
- Flooring construction
- Custom Furniture Creation
- Tool Maintenance
- Contract Management
- Equipment management
- Edge Joining
- General laborer
- Lifts up to 75 pounds
- Staff Management
- OSHA training
- Commercial construction experience
- Structural Repairs
- Insulation Installation
- Flooring Installation
- Window Installation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Structural repair
- Power Tool Operation
- Door hanging
- Drywall Installation
- Basic Electrical Knowledge
- Flooring Construction
- Form Systems Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Deck and Walkway Construction
- Equipment Management
- Inspection and Repair
- Safety Compliance Management
- Material Selection
- Drilling and Framing
- Construction Management
- General Laborer
- Scaffolding Construction
- Cabinet Repair
- Trained Maintenance Mechanic
- Cabinetry Installation
- Concrete Form Construction
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Site Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Schedule Crew
- Precision and Accuracy
- Carpentry and Woodworking
- Hand Drywall
- Refinish Wood Surfaces
- Cut Wood to Size
- Exterior Painting
- Furniture Making
- Woodwork Restoration
- Maintain Site Safety
- Work Crew Coordination
- Reading Schematics
- Structure Assembly
- Measure Distances
- Order Lumber
- Equipment Rigging
- Power Tool Maintenance and Care
- Power Saws
Affiliations
- I enjoy woodworking 'creating different types of creations that show my creative side turning old used wood like pallets or thrown away wood furniture and turning in to something amazing.
Certification
Scaffold 40 training threw union hall 2014-2024
meets osha 1926.451-1926.454
osha 10 ( 2014-2024)
osha 30 (2017-2024)
forklift and aerial lift training
Hazwopper (2016) (29cfr1910.120)
Rigging and flagging (2019)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
Carpenter /Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Day And Zimmermann Intl
05.2023 - 12.2023
Journeyman Scaffold Builder Foreman
P C Industries
09.2022 - 12.2022
CARPENTER/SCAFFOLD BUILDER ESTIMATOR
Richmond County Constructors
01.2022 - 01.2023
Little Rock High School
High School Diploma
Scaffold 40 training threw union hall 2014-2024
meets osha 1926.451-1926.454
osha 10 ( 2014-2024)
osha 30 (2017-2024)
forklift and aerial lift training
Hazwopper (2016) (29cfr1910.120)
Rigging and flagging (2019)
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