Rod Triplett
Colton,CA
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience in construction and transportation, notably with Western Construction Services. Excelled in team collaboration and maintaining equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in electrical wiring and strong communication, consistently achieving project success and safety compliance. Construction specializes in grounds management and landscape maintenance. Thrives in both self-directed and collaborative working environments. Strong knowledge of equipment operation and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundman
Western Construction Services
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Ground Crew Worker
Hotline Constriction
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Improved safety standards through regular equipment inspections and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and attention to detail during all ground crew activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Enhanced ground crew efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols between team members.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
Dump Truck Driver
ProDrivers
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Drove [Number]-ton capacity vehicles transporting [Type] materials for construction projects.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of required materials for various construction tasks.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Leading Seaman
US Navy
08.2012 - 04.2018
- Played a key role in maintaining ship morale by organizing recreational activities and fostering camaraderie among crew members.
- Maintained accurate navigational records, ensuring seamless handover between watchstanders during shift changes.
- Coordinated watch schedules to maintain proper staffing levels and ensure smooth operations.
- Served as an integral member of a boarding team during counter-piracy operations, ensuring the security of international shipping lanes.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal levels of critical supplies and equipment.
- Promoted a positive work environment, leading by example through strong work ethic and adherence to Navy core values.
- Facilitated effective teamwork by fostering open communication channels between crew members.
- Assisted in search-and-rescue operations, contributing to efficient recovery efforts and saving lives at sea.
- Initiated process improvements that increased overall operational efficiency aboard the vessel without compromising safety standards or mission effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisville High School
Louisville, MS05.2013
Skills
- Basic Carpentry
- Maintaining equipment
- Load securement knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Pretrip inspections
- EPA requirements knowledge
- Technical Troubleshooting
- System Troubleshooting
- Electrical Wiring
- Construction
- Team Collaboration
- Worksite safety
- Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Open Source Intelligence
- Threat Assessment
- Data Interpretation
- Demolition Work
- Site preparation
- Concrete finishing
Certification
- Licensed CLD
- 608 Universal Certification,
- Osha10 ET&D Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Smith Sytem Certification,
- Book 1 Groundman over 5000 hours.
- Military Training
- Forklift Certified
- Cyber Security Certificate
Timeline
Ground Crew Worker
Hotline Constriction
04.2022 - 06.2022
Groundman
Western Construction Services
05.2021 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
ProDrivers
02.2020 - 05.2022
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020
Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
10.2018 - 11.2019
Leading Seaman
US Navy
08.2012 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Louisville High School
- Licensed CLD
- 608 Universal Certification,
- Osha10 ET&D Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Smith Sytem Certification,
- Book 1 Groundman over 5000 hours.
- Military Training
- Forklift Certified
- Cyber Security Certificate
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