Andrew Amento
*** *. ***. * ********, Ca. *****
Home 909-***-****
Cell (9o9) 831-6685
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a career position with a good company. I am looking for
opportunity to move up and I am career minded. I have been working as a
soils technician for the past eight and half years want to continue to grow
in this line of work; also want to pursue more certifications in
inspections.
EXPERIENCE
08-09 to 04-10 CTE Inc.
Eng. Tech. II
Responsibilities include various jobs where I conducted compaction testing
with nuke gauge. I also did footing inspections, asphalt testing, and batch
plant inspections. On many jobs I was called to do ACI concrete, which
included casting cylinders, temperature of concrete, and slump test. On
special jobs I also conducted volume and air content test on concrete.
08-07 to 4-09 John R. Byerly Inc.
Eng. Tech. II
Responsibilities include inspection and testing of soils and other
material, in regards to construction for residential and commercial
building. This includes the writing of detailed daily reports on each job,
the reading and plotting of tests on plans for reporting. Working closely
with engineers, geologists, contractors and developers for various jobs.
The specific tests on soil include sand-cone test and nuclear gauge test. I
also inspect concrete, asphalt, and many other materials which require
inspection and testing. Along with all the responsibilities listed below.
Along with this I also conducted tag and I.D. on rebar, and was called to
do many batch plant inspections for concrete. I was ACI technician on
several jobs which included casting cylinders, temperature of concrete, and
slump test. I did footing inspections on several jobs, and core sampling
when needed.
10-06 to 08-07 Leighton and Associates, Inc.
Eng. Tech. II, Responsibilities
include grading and post grade observation and testing. I have performed
materials testing, including casting cylinders, lath inspection, pull
tests, and some welding inspection under deputy inspector. On one job I was
called to observe rock blanket placement, and conduct sand cone tests with
a 6 inch sand cone and a 12 inch sand cone. On all jobs I wrote daily
reports of my results and observations. I plotted tests on plans for final
reporting. All this included working closely with engineers, geologists,
contractors, and clients.
3-06 to 10-06 PETRA GEOTECHNICAL INC.
Eng. Tech. II
Responsibilities include grading and post grade observation and testing.
This grading was for a large residential track. I also plotted and all
tests on plans for final reporting, and wrote daily reports of my test
results and observations. I worked closely with contractors, engineers,
geologists, and client.
7-02 to 11-05 C.H.J INC., Colton CA.
Eng.Tech. I
Responsibilities include grading observation and in place moisture density
compaction testing for building pads, site fills, and utility line back
fills. I have conducted testing on all backfills including sewer, water,
electric, utilities, etc. I have conducted testing for curb and gutter,
sidewalks, parking lot sub-grade, street sub-grade and finish grade, and
asphalt concrete grade. I was also responsible for assimilation of
paperwork for all related testing to be turned in for final reporting, I
wrote daily reports for each job, read plans and plotted all tests on
plans. Most of my testing here was done by sand-cone method which I became
very efficient with and learned well.
I am certified for nuclear gauge testing as it relates to soils and asphalt
concrete.
I am also familiar with shallow footing, retaining wall footing, and
drainage and back fill observation.
Finally on many jobs I worked closely with engineers and geologists.
6-99 to 3-02 Mobile Aire, Redlands CA
Warehouse manager
Responsibilities include management of a HVAC warehouse; I tracked
inventory and sales of all parts and equipment on PC. When new parts and
equipment were needed I was in charge of ordering and purchasing new
inventory. I also handled heavy phones and customer service, and loading
and unloading of new shipments. I am proficient with computers and am able
to learn new programs and new software quickly.
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6-96 to 6-99 Amento Electric, Calimesa CA
Apprentice Electrician
Responsibilities include commercial and residential electrical work,
running and wiring circuits, wiring lights, installing and wiring plugs,
switches, exit signs, various lights including track lighting and down
lights, able to read and work from plans. I have assisted with fire alarm
and security systems along with various relay controls.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Windows, word, outlook express, win fax-pro, and some excel.
I quickly learn new programs and software.
CERTIFICATIONS
Nuke gauge certified, AQMD-10, 40 Hazwopper, and ACI certified.
Cal trans. certified.
REFERENCE
John Dalgity CHJ Inc.
Matt Clark Inland Foundation Engineering Inc.
Chris Langdon John Byerly Inc.