Bruce W. Bennett Jr.
*** ******* ***** ******* *****, Fl 33426
Cell # 908-***-**** brucewbj1024@yahoo
OBJECTIVE:
To gain fulltime employment that utilizes my years of experience and allows room for growth
with a company. After many years in the management and owner positions I have developed a
very serious work ethic, and am seeking permanent employment at a new, challenging career
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
More than ten years of experience in construction and landscaping
Worked in various heavy construction and demolition projects
Significant experience operating Bobcats and all attachments
Piloted steerskids, front-end loaders, farm tractors, forklifts, and all trucks and trailers
Excellent knowledge of heavy machinery, including design, repair, maintenance, and operation
Experienced in all aspects of hardscaping including installation of pavers
Proven ability to manage work crews, plan, and delegate tasks to others as well as take orders
Experienced in all manner of excavation, fabrication, demolition, and installation
Soldering and welding experience
Knowledge of proper procedures for use of heavy machinery
Multilingual in English and Spanish
Professional work ethic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Rooted Deep Landscaping June 2009 to present
Proprietor and Owner
Operating successful landscape and construction business
Creating landscape designs, planted ornamental shrubs, and large caliper trees, building
waterscapes, installing hardscapes, creating landscape design, and maintaining multi-millon
dollar estate homes
Pinetree Landscaping, Inc. May 1999 to June 2009
Company Foreman
Planned and implemented $100,000+ landscapes including shrubbery, planting beds, natural
rock walls, hardscaping, landscape lighting, and ornamental ponds
Operated all manner of heavy equipment including 33,000+ GVW trucks, trailers, and heavy
machinery
Installed paver patios, driveways, and walkways utilizing gas-powered equipment
Worked to the upmost in all seasons regardless of weather
Excavation and grading of property
Understanding of water drainage systems for homes and businesses
Performed snow removal duties since 2000 including operation of heavy plows in shopping
centers, retirement homes, public schools, and residential properties utilizing hand tools and
power equipment
Trained in creation of and building of landscape lighting systems
Designed and built 15+ acre irrigation systems as well as drip and greenhouse systems
Maintained 25+ acre company-owned nursery and all plantings in all four seasons
Marshall Builders Winters, 2002 to 2008
Foreman
Framed and sheeted houses, built decks, and performed creative woodworking in all weather
utilizing various handheld and stationary power-tools
Knowledge of construction equipment, tools, design, maintenance, and repair
Installation of electrical fixtures, outlets, sheetrock, spackle, paint, and HVAC
Performed masonry, concrete, and foundation repair work
Installed kitchens and bathrooms including tile, tubs, cabinets, appliances, plumbing, flooring,
and electrical fixtures
Position required significant understanding of permit deadlines and what must be completed on
time
Managed crew of framers in large scale home construction projects
Designed and built to blueprint specifications
Ability to communicate with clients and supervisors professionally
EDUCATION:
Marlboro High School Graduate, May 1998
Completed automotive vocational school program
Member of high school football and track team
2+ years of college courses