William Diers
Brookville
Summary
Reliable hard Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation and dedicated work ethic always willing to grow more and more each and every day.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Sehlhorst Equipment Services
Cleves
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in grading land surfaces according to specifications using the excavator.
- Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Prepared job site by clearing away trees, rocks, stumps, shrubbery, and other materials using the excavator.
- Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
- Leveled terrain after all construction activities were completed using a laser level mounted at top of cab on the excavator machine.
- Performed daily maintenance on excavator such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and replacing worn or damaged components.
- Utilized hydraulic attachments such as backhoe buckets to break up concrete or asphalt surfaces prior to demolition.
- Followed blueprints when performing excavation tasks in order to ensure accuracy in terms of depth requirements and overall shape desired.
- Used GPS technology along with traditional survey methods in order to accurately locate boundaries prior to beginning excavation activities.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings, and foundations for structures and utility lines.
- Backfilled trenches after installation of utility lines was complete using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Cleaned out drainage ditches by scooping out mud and debris with a backhoe bucket attachment.
- Loaded trucks with aggregate material such as gravel or sand which had been moved during excavation activities using an extended reach boom arm equipped with a clamshell bucket attachment.
- Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets, and hammers.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
Freight Broker
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
Cincinnati
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted with preparing documents such as bills of lading, invoices, and purchase orders.
- Developed relationships with freight carriers to negotiate competitive rates and services.
- Sold the freight with high volumes of phone calls at one time
- Researched new carriers that could provide cost savings or improved services.
- Conducted regular reviews of freight rates for existing clients as well as potential ones.
- Tracked shipment progress using GPS technology or other tracking systems.
- Interfaced regularly with customers via phone, email, or in person meetings.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding safety standards for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
- Collaborated with logistics team members to optimize transportation routes.
Laborer
Larry Smith INC
Harrison
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Evaluated soil conditions prior to commencing any digging activities in order to minimize damage caused by excavation tools.
- Removed debris, rocks, trees, stumps and brush from construction sites using various types of excavation machines.
- Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
- Used surveying instruments to measure distances accurately during excavation projects.
- Verified that proper barricades, signage and lighting were set up around excavation sites.
- Identified objects found during excavation based on their form, material composition, style characteristics.
- Utilized a variety of tools such as trowels, picks, shovels, screens, and sieves in excavation work.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation purposes when necessary.
- Identified potential hazards on work sites before beginning excavation activities.
- Utilized advanced techniques such as vacuum excavation or hydrovac excavation when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Henry Harrison High School
Harrison, OH06-2022
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Underground utility installation
- Site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics coordination
- Sales strategy
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Negotiation
- Customer engagement
- Follow-up communications
- Customer service
- Deal structuring
Timeline
Laborer
Sehlhorst Equipment Services
08.2024 - Current
Laborer
Larry Smith INC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Freight Broker
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
William Henry Harrison High School