Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Robert Rakowski

Killingworth,CT

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Builder Excavation Construction

Hatman Construction
Killingworth , CT
01.2013 - 06.2024
  • Clearing land
  • Reading blue prints
  • Installing septic
  • Connecting sewer
  • Installing plumbing
  • Electric
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Data
  • Math skills
  • Operator
  • Installation labor
  • Lift 80lbs
  • Problem solving
  • Installation driveway
  • Sidewalk
  • Catch basins
  • Roads
  • Curbing
  • Lawn
  • Manholes
  • Etc
  • Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
  • Cut openings for electrical outlets in walls using power saws.
  • Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings.
  • Installed drywall, flooring, and other building materials.
  • Hung insulation material in attics or between wall studs.
  • Erected metal stud frames for interior partitions.
  • Installed kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and trimming.
  • Constructed staircases from cut stringers and risers with handrails attached securely in place.
  • Framed interior walls using lumber and other construction materials.
  • Installed siding on homes or buildings according to specifications.
  • Inspected job site to authorize payment for various stages of completion.
  • Scheduled routine inspections to assess condition of structure.

Distribution Clerk

United States Post Office
San Diego , CA
11.1986 - 01.2013
  • Provided assistance during inventory counts by counting items off shelves or out of boxes.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of distribution materials.
  • Complied with safety regulations in the workplace as well as applicable laws regarding transportation of hazardous materials.
  • Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.

Sailor

United States Navy, Airman
San Diego , California
10.1981 - 10.1985
  • Supervised personnel in carrying out their assigned tasks aboard the vessel.
  • Assisted in navigation of the vessel by taking bearings and plotting courses on charts.
  • Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions with equipment to senior officers immediately upon discovery.
  • Maintained and operated communications systems including radios, telephones, and message centers.
  • Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway for pilot to board vessel.
  • Inspected objects brought onboard vessel for compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Supervised vessel entry and exit points and logged persons entering and leaving.
  • Built deep understanding of ship navigation principles under supervision of professionals.
  • Regularly checked tank soundings to ensure stability of vessel.
  • Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
  • Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
  • Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
  • Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
  • Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
  • Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
  • Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
  • Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
  • Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
  • Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
  • Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
  • Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
  • Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
  • Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
  • Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
  • Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford, CT
06-1981

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Mechanics

Airman Structural Mechanic
San Diego , California

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Machine Operation
  • Site Maintenance
  • Client Relations

Timeline

Site Builder Excavation Construction

Hatman Construction
01.2013 - 06.2024

Distribution Clerk

United States Post Office
11.1986 - 01.2013

Sailor

United States Navy, Airman
10.1981 - 10.1985

High School Diploma -

Mark T. Sheehan High School

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Mechanics

Airman Structural Mechanic
Robert Rakowski