Price Fortner
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Two years experience in the field of grading and roadwork also in forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete.
Basic knowledge in structures good overall knowledge of grading, equipment operation and maintenance as well as jobsite safety.
Clean driving record also commercially licensed (in state only until 21) knowledge of trucking, truck maintenance, and dot approved load securement and highway safety.
One year experience in airfield construction ie. grading, erosion, punch list, airfield safety and regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Foreman
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
Burnsville, NC
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Equipment Operator
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
Burnsville, NC
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
Construction Skilled Laborer/Truck Driver
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
Burnsville, NC
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC06.2020
Skills
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Assignment Delegation
- Employee Training
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Work Monitoring
- Worker Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Willingness to Learn
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Basic Mathematics
- Welding and Brazing
Accomplishments
2017 North Carolina State trapshoot over all champion
2017 North Carolina State shoot hall of fame handicap sub jr. champion
2017 North Carolina State shoot HOA sub jr. champion
2017 Grand American World Championship Winchester AA class singles D champion
Five Time 2017 runner up North Carolina AA points
2018 North Carolina Trapshooting Association State Team junior captain
2018 North Carolina doubles junior champion
Certification
North carolina level two erosion control
Commercial drivers license
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
02.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
04.2021 - 02.2022
Construction Skilled Laborer/Truck Driver
Young & Mcqueen Grading INC
06.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School