Derek Ruth
Yakima, WA
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary
I'm someone that you can rely on, especially in the field. Mechanically inclined, driven and determined. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Tower Foreman
Technique Tower Solutions-Graham, WA
November 2024 to Present
My good friend, Ben Cassidy, started his tower company after about 20 years as a telecommunications professional.
My job as his first employee was everything. We built out two sites together before we finally got a third person.
Since things firmed up after adding more employees, my role continued as foreman, though we didn't have enough employees to fill out a second crew.
Things I specifically do for Technique Towers:
• CDL driving
• CDL knowledge
• Operating heavy equipment
• Company logistics
• Managing timelines
• Accounting for materials and tools needed
• Inventory sorting and recollection
• Assisting the company owners in company tasks not directly related to tower construction Give him a call
Class A CDL Driver
PBX Logistics Ltd.-Kent, WA
January 2024 to April 2024
Commercial 53"reefer, class A sleeper, airport delivery/pickup. Sole Proprietor, Owner/operator
DR Works-Tumwater, WA
February 2018 to January 2024
Sole proprietor, owner/operator of DR Works. Between industrial admin duties, on-call technical advisor/ field repair and helping the occasional neighbor with their lawn or moving friends. Currently doing owner/ operator with my F450 and gooseneck equipment trailer. CDL A Driver
Elder Logistics Inc-Puyallup, WA
June 2021 to September 2022
LTL, line haul, flatbed, curtain van flatbed
Supervisor
Pioneer Builders Supply-Tumwater, WA
March 2021 to May 2021
Supervise the deliveries of construction materials to jobsite, ensure safety procedures are adhered to, supervise employees, follow DOT regulations, driver vehicle inspection, maintain OSHA compliance. Warehouse/Driver
Howard s Wright construction-Tukwila, WA
January 2021 to March 2021
Making deliveries to jobsites with the company class A combination, forklift, order pulling, miscellaneous shop duties.
Tower Technician
D&R Communications-Chehalis, WA
October 2018 to August 2020
Tower Hand
DRC • Chehalis, Wa
Tower climber. OSHA10, Basic Rigging, CPR/Defib, RF Awareness, Tower Cimber/Rescue. I built punch-free tower tops for AT&T, 4G and 5G. This included decommissioning, retrofit, boom swap, and new site builds (commonly referred to as NSB, including tower construction). Shop Assistant
Tops Solid Surface
May 2015 to September 2015
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the CNC, LCV, Bridge Saw area, wet and dry Shop areas. Preparing, loading and unloading installation vehicles. Assisting in all areas to ensure a timely and effective flow of production. Developed a will call relationship with MSI and other distributors in Seattle, Kent, Auburn, Federal way and Tacoma.Fabrication of countertop with materials such as laminate, Corian, granite and engineered stone.Installer:Installed countertops.Demo and removal of old countertops.Callback and customer relations in field. Cashier. Lobby Closer.Incident Response for Lobby and Parkinglot Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger
October 2012 to February 2015
Kitchen:Operating grill during business and closing hours. Operating fryer (chicken, fish and potatoes) during open and closing hours. Prep work related to kitchen operations.Lobby:Cashier. Lobby Closer.Incident response for lobby and parking lot. Education
High school diploma
Tenino high school-Tenino, WA
Skills
• Class A CDL
• Commercial driving
• Shift management
• Roll off truck
• Freight
• Caulking
• Organizational skills
• Industrial maintenance
• Tanker
• Regional lane
• Team management
• Automotive repair
• Communication skills
• Ethernet
• Landscape maintenance
• Cleaning
• Manual transmission
• Forklift
• Cabling
• Truck driving
• Packaging
• GPS
• Heavy lifting
• Van driver
• 5G
• Handyman experience
• Power tools
• Customer service
• Network Firewalls
• Delivery driver experience (4 years)
• Manufacturing
• Basic math
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer
• Climbing
• Box truck
• Supervising experience
• Sales
• Flooring installation
• Electrical systems
• Telecommunications installation technician experience
• Mechanical knowledge
• Commercial vehicle
• Landscaping
• 4G/LTE
• Construction
• CDL Class A Driver's License
• Hand tools
• Load & unload
• Driving
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
October 2018 to Present
CDL A
CDL
Forklift Certification
Driver's License
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
CDL Class A
October 2020 to February 2027
Electrician Apprentice
Motorcycle License
CDL B
CDL C
Air Brake Endorsement