James Brian Galkoski
Phoenix, AZ 85007
480-***-**** addwwm@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking position as a Forklift Operator that utilizes my work experience, a commitment to safety, and a high level of attentiveness to improve company’s operations.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Team Leader, Team Player
Self-Motivated
Positive
Goal Oriented
Focused
Effective Verbal and Written Skills
Well Organized
Accepts Challenges
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self Employed, San Diego, AZ Jan 2013– Present
Landscaper
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
San Diego Paper Box Company, Spring Valley, CA Nov 2016– Feb 2019
Waste Management
Overseen recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with ordinances
Reviewed customer requests for service to determine service needs
Operated fork lifts, skid loaders, or trucks to move or store recyclable materials
Scheduled movement of recycling materials into and out of storage areas
Strategic Operations, San Diego, CA Nov 2007 – Sept 2013
Crew Lead/ Installer
Built tactical training villages for military following company safety procedures
Made and shipped all components for village assembly
Ran four man crew
Booked keeping and Payroll
Ordered machinery and supplies
CAL Fire, San Diego, CA Jul 2004 – Oct. 2007
Wild and Firefighter/ 1st Saw
Maintained fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use
Instructed and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
Rescued fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid.
Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires
EDUCATION
Midway Continuation Education Center, San Diego, CA, GED
REFERENCES
Upon Requests