James Paquette
Strong, dedicated, detail-oriented individual with over 15 years of driving/on-site
experience in construction and material handling field. Vista, CA 92081
ady8xp@r.postjobfree.com
My goal is to obtain a position with a strong company where I can utilize my skills, personality, and work experience to deliver excellent customer service and satisfaction. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Apprentice Roofer/Driver/Assistant Yard Foreman
Superior Roofing, AOS Inc. - San Marcos, CA
August 2021 to Present
As an apprentice roofer, I assist in the demolition of roofs on commercial and residential jobsites. I am on the new construction team. I currently use the following roofing applications: PVC, TPO, Shingles, Hotmop, torchdown and tile.
As a driver, I drive the company dump truck delivering material to jobsites, loading roofs, assisting roofers, dump runs, special customer service requests, picking up new material from our vendors throughout Southern California.
As yard supervisor, I report directly to the superintendent of Superior Roofing, Bobby Bouchard. I am responsible for the inventory of all roofing materials, hardware, tools, generators, and safety equipment, and to ensure that all materials/equipment is checked in, properly maintained, stored in the proper area, and in good condition for the next job. I am also responsible for the security of our yard in San Marcos. Apprentice Roofer
Regan Roofing - Oceanside, CA
October 2016 to August 2021
Apprentice Roofer/Driver/Assistant Yard Foreman
As an apprentice roofer, I would assist in the demolition of roofs on commercial and residential jobsites. I am also on the new construction team as well using roofing applications as follows: PVC, TPO, Shingles, Hotmop, torchdown and tile.
As a driver, I drive the company dump truck delivering material to jobsites, loading roofs, assisting roofers, dump runs, special customer service requests, picking up new material from our vendors throughout Southern California.
Union Yardman / Driver
Dixieline Lumber Company - Escondido, CA
January 2008 to October 2016
My first position with Dixieline Lumber Company was Load-builder. My duties included customer service to the general public and contractors. Performed essential tasks in the production yard building lumber loads for custom homes and commercial projects throughout Southern California. Was promoted within the Company from load-builder to leadman following four years of production yard and delivery experience to jobsites and customers' homes. Also, worked as a salesman in contractor sales for two years as a leadman. I was then promoted to supervisor / foreman's assistant in the production yard. As a production yard supervisor, I was on standby if needed to assist as a backup truck driver. Studied and attained numerous lumber-grading certificates through Cal-Timberline and Boise-Cascade. Education
Some College in Construction
San Diego Mesa College - San Diego, CA
1989 to 1991
Skills
• Construction Estimating
• Drywall
• Roofing
• Construction
Military Service
Branch: Army National Guard / 40th infantry combat brigade Service Country: United States
Rank: Private First Class II /
September 1992 to January 1995
Commendations:
Rifle expert marksman
Salvation driver
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Forklift Operator
Present
I am able to safely and efficiently operate small, medium, and large forklifts and or reach machines, e.g. Hyster XL180, Hyster XL 280, Skytrac 8042, Gradall 534 D6-42, and Pettibone F644RTF.