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William Bennett

Stuart,FL

Summary

Highly motivated mechanic, with an aptitude to quickly learn new skills and systems. Technologically talented in onboard diagnostics and repair. Driven team player with a desire to enhance productivity. With an abundance of automotive mechanical knowledge and a willingness to learn new skills pertaining to hydraulics and water blasting. Highly communicative individual with bilingual abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Brightview Inc.
Stuart, FL
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Oversaw daily operations of a high production six man commercial landscaping crew.
  • Checked and performed general repairs and maintenance to all equipment assigned to my team.
  • Mitigated any on site hazards that posed a risk to my crew and team members.
  • Performed on site training of all forms landscaping equipment. i.e: mowers, edgers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.
  • Wrote daily production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.

Operations Manager/Partial Owner

Phoenix Landscaping
Douglass, TX
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Foreman

National Asphalt And Concrete
Albany, GA
12.2007 - 04.2011
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Checked and performed routine maintenance on on-site equipment including dozers, excavators, back-hoes, rollers, and loaders.
  • Performed estimates using a digital take-off program for proposed commercial job sites.
  • Oversaw the installation of both type I and type IIa silt fences to keep construction sites in compliance with EPA regulations.
  • Installed construction staking from blue prints.
  • Operated and oversaw the operation of on-site heavy equipment.
  • Oversaw the removal of overburden, and the installation and grading of backfill as needed.

Instrument Operator

Sowega Engineering LLC (Construction Engineers)
Dawson, GA
03.2005 - 10.2007
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
  • Utilized total stations programs in conjunction with Leica transits to complete a multitude of construction staking assignments including: right of way markers, blue tops, back of curb staking, slope staking, and the creation of well located benchmarks.
  • Tackled many on-site engineering problems, such as adjustments to footings for MSE walls, Radius adjustments, and roadways island placement.
  • Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.

Education

Civil Engineering Technology

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Skills

  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Brake and Hydraulic Systems
  • Equipment Operator
  • Automotive A/C systems
  • Construction Surveying
  • General Maintenance (Automotive&Equipment)
  • Fuel and Injection systems maintenance and repair
  • High Performance Modifications (Automotive)
  • Ignition systems maintenance and repair
  • Basic alignment knowledge ( Caster, Camber, Toe)
  • Understanding of Diesel engines, injection and turbocharging
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Diagnostic knowledge (OBD II)

Timeline

Foreman

Brightview Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2022

Operations Manager/Partial Owner

Phoenix Landscaping
08.2011 - 06.2013

Foreman

National Asphalt And Concrete
12.2007 - 04.2011

Instrument Operator

Sowega Engineering LLC (Construction Engineers)
03.2005 - 10.2007

Civil Engineering Technology

Georgia Southern University
William Bennett