ROBERT FORD
CONTACT
Address : **** ***** *** ***
Conway SC 29527
Phone : 843-***-****
Email : **********@********.***
SKILLS
• Heavy equipment
• Transplanting plants
• Managing laborers
• Grounds repair and maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Landscape design
• Pruning and shaping
• Design custom ponds
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Attentive Handyman with over 30 years of experience with hands-on experience in landscaping and gardening. Well-versed in tool use and maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical projects, with training in the operation of heavy equipment. Known for working quickly and producing long-lasting results. Trustworthy and diligent with focus on completing projects with quality and efficiency.
WORK HISTORY
Installer, 06/2020 to 06/01/2021
Phoenix Landscape – Myrtle Beach, SC
• Plan landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, trees, flowers and foliage
• Install flowers, shrubs, trees and sod per customers designs
• Maintain afore mentioned greenery
• Operate assorted machinery (backhoe, etc...)
Groundskeeper, 11/2015 to 01/2017
Butler County Memorial Park - Butler, PA
• Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage
• Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
• Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds
• Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications
• Operated backhoe to dig grave sites
• Cleared public and private areas of debris and trash before and after events to maintain elegance of cemetery grounds
• Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs Maintenance, 01/2007 to 01/2017
Dee's Stitchery - Butler, PA
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
• Maintained 12 sewing machines, 2 embroidery machines, and a heat press
• Removed dirt and lubricated machinery as part of regular maintenance
• Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
• Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, including installing drywall and repairing and applying wallpaper
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues
efficiently with minimal supervision
• Used power and hand tools to complete repairs to building systems
• Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls
• Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed s, etc Blow Mold Operator, 11/2013 to 10/2015
Dillon - Middlefield, OH
• Resolved issues during startup and production while adhering to blow process sequence of operations
• Set up blow mold and all associated equipment to minimize line changeover times
• Followed start-up, production and cleaning protocols, as well as completed required logs and documentation
• Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and
removing unacceptable items
• Conducted routine preventative maintenance on
production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine
• Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize
quality
• Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
• Operate Forklift
Axle Dump Truck Driver, 02/2011 to 12/2012
Dittman Trucking- Bruin, PA
• Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance
actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
• Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or
issues in comprehensive reports
• Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
• Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe
vehicle operations
• Inspected load security and checked for any damages
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding
complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
Press Operator, 01/1998 to 02/2008
Open Joist - Emlenton, PA
• Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders
• Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance
• Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins
• Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety
• Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade
• 10 year Safety Award
• Perfect Attendance
EDUCATION
CDL License: Truck Driving, 2010
Keystone Diesel - Butler, PA
Certificate of completion : Heavy Equipment
Operator, 2009 TACK Heavy Equipment School -
Butler, PA
• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• 100 hours instruction
• Received Certificate
MILITARY
U.S. NAVY
• Proficiency in maintenance of weapons with firefighting abilities.
• Scheduled and performed maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
• Maintained detailed paperwork and test logs.
• Promoted to Petty Officer 3rd class.