Richard Freyherr
Riverhead
Summary
Dependable and hard-working individual with 30 years of experience in Heavy Equipment Operation, Commercial Driving and Master Carpentry. Promoting and following all safety protocols with equipment and tool operation through careful inspection and preventative maintenance. I am seeking a rewarding position where my impeccable work ethic and thriving leadership skills will be an asset.
I am a dependable and hard-working Master Carpenter/Heavy Equipment Operator/Commercial Driver specializing in all phases of home improvement, electrical, plumbing and HVAC system repair. I promote and follow all safety protocols with equipment and tool operation through careful inspection and preventative maintenance. In addition, I proudly served as a firefighter, ambulance company member and I am CPR certified. I am seeking a rewarding position as a Carpenter, Maintenance Mechanic, or Commercial Driver where my impeccable work ethic and thriving leadership will be an asset to your organization.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Car Appearance Maintainer
Long Island Railroad
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Union Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Riverhead Building Supply
11.1993 - 01.2024
- Remained the top driver year after year. I was responsible for maintaining customer relationships when issues would arise. I promoted both OSHA and DOT Safety regulations among my peers and would train others on best practices for driving and safety.
- Managed the logistics and delivery of building material orders
- Operated boom trucks and front-end loaders
- Promoted/remained current on all DOT & OSHA Safety Regulations
- Oversaw pre-trip inspections
- Performed regular mechanical maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment
- Complied with DOT inspection sites
- Provided exceptional customer service and addressed/resolved inquiries/issues
- Fabricated pre-hung doors and windows
- Local 1205 Union Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Owner/Master Carpenter
A and R Contracting
04.1995 - 01.2025
Manage/lead a crew of 2-5 in all aspects of residential home improvement, such as:
- Bathrooms
- Doors
- Decks
- Basement Conversions
- Custom Carpentry
- Extensions
- Finishing
- Flooring
- Framing
- HVAC installation, troubleshooting, and fabrication
- Kitchens
- Masonry
- Siding
- Staircases
- Windows
- Wood-working
Education
3-year BOCES Graduation - HVAC, Residential Electrical Wiring, Oil Burner Technician, Plumbing 101
BOCES Technical School
Oakdale, NY06-1991
Skills
- Master Carpenter
- Electric Wiring
- Plumbing
- Budgeting & Estimation
- HVAC
- Blueprint/Schematic Interpretation
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Backhoes/Payloaders/Forklifts
- OSHA regulations compliant
- Commercial Driver
- CDL Class A (Including Tanker & Hazmat)
- Emergency Vehicle Operator certified
- Proficient in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Proficient in troubleshooting diesel engines
- OHSA & DOT Compliant
- Professional Driver
- All Hand & Portable Power tool operation
- Certified Heavy Equipment Operator- All
- Chauffeur
- Clean driving record
- Demolition
- Detail-Oriented
- DOT Regulations compliant
- Emergency Vehicle certified Operator
- Excellent communicator
- First-aid certified
- Interpret Work drawing & blueprints
- Proper PPE Equipment Use
- Problem-solving
- Project Management
- Residential Electrical Wiring
- Residential Plumbing
- Mechanically-inclined
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Quick Learner
Certification
- First-aid
- CPR
Timeline
Car Appearance Maintainer
Long Island Railroad
01.2025 - Current
Owner/Master Carpenter
A and R Contracting
04.1995 - 01.2025
Union Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Riverhead Building Supply
11.1993 - 01.2024
3-year BOCES Graduation - HVAC, Residential Electrical Wiring, Oil Burner Technician, Plumbing 101
BOCES Technical School
Section name
- References and Additional Work History Furnished Upon Request
- REFERENCES AND FURTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FURNISHED UPON REQUEST