Thomas Pratt
North Troy,Vt
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Foreman
Town of Derby Vt
Derby Center, VT
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of public works projects, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated schedules and resource allocation for maintenance teams, optimizing project timelines and output.
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during project execution while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with municipal departments to prioritize projects based on community needs and available resources.
- Resolved conflicts among crew members effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on productivity.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- I’m a working foreman also graded roads and plowing snow and took care of all projects for the town of Derby.
- Put projects together from culvert replacements to paving.
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
Casella construction
Pittsford, Vt
03.2020 - Current
- Assessed employee performance through regular feedback sessions providing constructive criticism as needed.
- Coordinated activities in order to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor costs and progress reports for each job site.
- Also got in any machine on the job sites to make the the day went as planned if someone was out sick or did not show up.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised the work of subcontractors, laborers and other personnel on construction projects.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Worked on the Velco right of way to gain access for line crews to come in and update structures, also worked on 2 substation jobs to update the infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
J Hutchins
Richmond, Vt
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Advised management on technical issues regarding construction projects such as material selection, equipment needs.
- Ensured effective communication between all parties involved in a project to avoid delays or misunderstandings.
- Inspected completed work to ensure conformance with contract specifications and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor costs and progress reports for each job site.
- Worked on a lot of state road projects from storm drain, water mains to ledge stabilization projects
- Landfill gas work and capping open ladfills
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Casella construction
Pittsford, Vt
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Ran all equipment on commercial job sites in a safe and productive manner.
- Worked with management to ensure production and all deadlines were met.
- Worked on sites from airports, landfills, and power line right of ways.
- Lead operator
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
W.B. Rogers
Randolph, Vt
09.2010 - 03.2015
- Ran all equipment associated with residential and commercial work.
- Rebuilt a lot of roads for towns from hurricane irene and a lot of slope stabilization projects.
TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER
Nott's excavation
Hartford, Vt
06.2005 - 03.2010
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operation.
- All aspects of laboring on construction commercial sites from backfilling foundations to being a pipe fitter.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery and equipment.
CLASS A CDL DRIVER
Pouliot and correveau
Williamstown, Vt
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Maintained a clean and organized truck cab, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Exhibited excellent problem solving skills when encountering unexpected delays or obstacles on the road.
- Ensured safe operation of vehicles by following traffic rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills for efficient route planning and scheduling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitcomb Jr High
Bethel, VT06.2003
Skills
Workload Planning
Report Writing
Managing Materials
Safety Policies And Procedures
Crew Oversight
Daily logs
Equipment upkeep
Safety Oversight
Job Site Supervision
Construction Work Understanding
OSHA Compliance
Construction Documentation
Company Safety Policies
Project Deadlines
Task Prioritization
Certification
- OSHA 30
- CPR and first aid
- Class A CDL
- Flagger certification
- Certified rigging training
- Familiar with Trimble earth works
Timeline
Road Foreman
Town of Derby Vt
09.2023 - Current
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
Casella construction
03.2020 - Current
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
J Hutchins
09.2017 - 03.2020
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Casella construction
03.2015 - 09.2017
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
W.B. Rogers
09.2010 - 03.2015
TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER
Nott's excavation
06.2005 - 03.2010
CLASS A CDL DRIVER
Pouliot and correveau
06.2003 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Whitcomb Jr High