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Riley Huston

Westford,VT

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Hardworking Operator skilled in equipment operation and site maintenance. Always ready for any assignment and willing to help team members with repair work, clean up and special tasks. Follows directions well and always maintains safety standards. Diligent Excavator Operator highly observant of safety protocols and procedures. Safely maneuvers machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic and utilities. Maintains thorough knowledge of utility construction and installation. Hands-on Excavator Operator experienced in safely maneuvering loader and dozer equipment. Extensive knowledge of DOT regulations, reporting procedures, permit guidelines and proper disposal requirements. Strong mechanical abilities with eye for detail and well-honed maintenance skills. Reliable employee well-versed in trenching techniques and regulations. Determined Excavator Operator considered a safety expert and always promoting a safe work setting. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking Concrete Laborer with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of forklift and spreading and smoothing tool operations. Skilled individual successful at working various shifts and willing to go above and beyond required tasks to support team needs. Superior work ethic, physical fitness and dependability. Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail. Industrious Landscaping professional skilled in supervising groundskeeping teams to complete projects within client timeline and budget. Resourceful and decisive with demonstrated success in managing challenges to minimize downtime. Superior work ethic with expertise in equipment maintenance and repair. Dedicated Electrician with extensive experience in new home construction and major commercial projects. Expert at residential installations of interior and exterior wiring for appliances, lighting and outlets. Speedy with focus on meeting tight deadlines on time. Dexterous Electrician with hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical control systems. In-depth knowledge of electrical wiring and relevant codes. Committed to tackling projects with skill and accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Hustons Property Maintenance
Westford, VERMONT
03.2021 - Current
  • Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings, and foundations for structures and utility lines.
  • Performed daily maintenance on excavator such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and replacing worn or damaged components.
  • Cleaned out drainage ditches by scooping out mud and debris with a backhoe bucket attachment.
  • Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
  • Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in grading land surfaces according to specifications using the excavator.
  • Reviewed written instructions regarding material movement and excavation to follow specifications.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
  • Conducted safety inspections before each shift to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly and safely.
  • Backfilled trenches after installation of utility lines was complete using an excavator bucket attachment.
  • Followed blueprints when performing excavation tasks in order to ensure accuracy in terms of depth requirements and overall shape desired.
  • Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
  • Utilized hydraulic attachments such as backhoe buckets to break up concrete or asphalt surfaces prior to demolition.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
  • Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
  • Maintained records of work completed including hours worked and material used.
  • Prepared job site by clearing away trees, rocks, stumps, shrubbery, and other materials using the excavator.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Leveled terrain after all construction activities were completed using a laser level mounted at top of cab on the excavator machine.
  • Demolished existing structures with the use of an excavator bucket or hammer attachment.
  • Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Pump grout through hoses to fill spaces between sections of precast structures.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
  • Construct molds for pre-cast work such as steps, curbs, gutters and manholes.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Collaborate with other tradesmen when necessary in order to complete projects efficiently.
  • Patch cracks or other defects in existing surfaces using appropriate materials such as epoxy compounds or patching compounds.
  • Set the forms that hold the concrete in place until it hardens.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Clean up debris from job sites after completion of projects.
  • Install reinforcing steel bars within the formwork prior to pouring of the concrete.
  • Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
  • Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
  • Maintain accurate records related to tasks completed on job sites including quantity estimates, labor hours worked.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Saw cut expansion joints into newly poured concrete surfaces to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients about progress on projects.
  • Follow safety procedures while operating heavy machinery and working at heights.
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
  • Adhere to OSHA regulations regarding use of personal protective equipment.
  • Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
  • Lay out foundations and footings using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Spread, level and smooth fresh concrete with trowels or floats.
  • Operate power tools such as jackhammers and drills in order to break up existing concrete surfaces.
  • Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
  • Worked closely with suppliers to secure competitive prices on materials needed for jobs.
  • Excavated and leveled soil in preparation for hardscape installation.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Prepared sub-base of crushed stone or gravel with compaction equipment.

Electrician

Leclair Brother Electric, LLC
South Burlington, VT
04.2019 - 03.2022
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
  • Prepared skhes showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
  • Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
  • Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
  • Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Selected equipment and fixtures to draft wiring layouts and develop plans for installation according to project specifications.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
  • Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
  • Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
  • Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
  • Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
  • Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
  • Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bellows Free Academy Union High School
Fairfax, VT
06-2020

Skills

  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Trench Work
  • Maintenance Duties
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Machine Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Surface Finishing
  • Worksite Safety
  • Pitch and Depth Correction
  • Site Preparation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Jointers and Edgers
  • Truck Chute Operation
  • Finishing Techniques
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Bull Floats
  • Concrete, Grout, and Slurry Mixing
  • Surface Leveling and Smoothing
  • Hole and Crack Filling
  • Form Setting and Alignment
  • Concrete Finishing Brushes
  • Curing Mats
  • Jointers and Edging Tools
  • Building and Construction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Safety and Security
  • Measurements and Calculations
  • Leveling
  • Anchor Bolt Installation
  • Colored Finishes
  • Concrete Spreading
  • Operations Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Field Installation
  • System Testing
  • Branch Circuit Wiring
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Sub-Panel Installation
  • Fixture Installation
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Management
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Job Planning
  • New Construction
  • Project Management
  • NEC Codes and Codebook
  • Knowledge of Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
  • Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Test Equipment Operation
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • Diagnostics
  • Electrical Panel Upgrades
  • Efficient
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrician
  • Residential Electric Construction
  • Safety Procedures and Regulations
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Safety Procedures

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Hustons Property Maintenance
03.2021 - Current

Electrician

Leclair Brother Electric, LLC
04.2019 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Bellows Free Academy Union High School
Riley Huston