Benjamin Bankston
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 6 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards. Willing to try new positions and thrive to ensure quality is where it needs to be.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Engineered Solutions of Georgia
04.2024 - Current
- Gained on the job training for commercial level waterproofing and foundation repair/enhancement.
- Worked with multiple different crews to ensure commercial jobs were completed by set dates.
- Extended experience with Large equipment operation, such as excavators, from residential to commercial size and skid steers.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Gained experience in welding large scale metal structures. Extended hands on experience with hydraulic repairs.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Lead Technician
Too Cool heating and air
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Installed new heating and cooling equipment.
- Gained experience in diagnosing different types of heating and cooling systems.
- Repaired multiple different types of systems, maintained safe refrigerant levels.
- Worked with multiple customers daily, keeping a tight on track schedule.
- Worked with multiple different warehouses to ensure correct replacement of parts needed.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
Foreman
Engineered Solutions of Georgia
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Gained on the job training for commercial level waterproofing and foundation repair/enhancement.
- Worked with multiple different crews to ensure commercial jobs were completed by set dates.
- Learned different training techniques to train up and coming installers.
- Extended experience with Large equipment operation, such as excavators, from residential to commercial size and skid steers.
- Gained experience in welding large scale metal structures.
Technician
Aqua Guard Foundation Solutions
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Gained on job training of preparation and installation of complete basement and crawl space water proofing.
- Understand and know how to spot foundation cracks and settlement.
- Gained knowledge on how to fix all foundation problems along with plumbing issues due to foundation damage.
Repair Technician and Installer
Too Cool HVAC Inc.
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Gained on the job training as a supervisor and technician.
- While installing new HVAC systems, removing old equipment, handling repairs and refrigerant levels on systems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
Construction Crew Lead
Shane Howell and Son Construction
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Gained experience in framing houses, pouring foundations and slabs, engineered plans for subflooring, framing and roof decking. As leader of a crew, gained more experience in the project management field.
Driver and Installer
Doug Smith Contracting
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Installed new septic plumbing from house to septic tank, installed new septic tanks, became acquainted with tractor controls on excavator and mini-excavators, gained knowledge and experience on repairing damaged in use septic tanks.
- Drove various models of international trucks, including those with air brakes.
- Operated individually and with crews
Education
High School Diploma -
Hall County High School
Skills
- Project management and time management
- Construction abilities such as roofing, framing, decking, flooring, electrical and plumbing staging, finish and trim work, vinyl and hardi-board installation
- HVAC repair and installation
- Foreman qualities with ability to fix foundations using smart jacks, push piers and helical pier systems
- Abilities in project management to ensure completion dates of jobs Working with multiple people as well as different crews to complete needed tasks with hard deadlines
- Construction deadlines
- Operations supervision
- Job site management
- Schedule development
- Quality control
- Crew oversight
- Site cleaning
Accomplishments
Installed over 1.2 Million dollars of equipment in 2020 with Engineered Solutions of Georgia
Certification
Current: Hydraulic certifications
Previous: Electrical and plumbing certifications
Timeline
Foreman
Engineered Solutions of Georgia
04.2024 - Current
Lead Technician
Too Cool heating and air
06.2022 - 04.2024
Foreman
Engineered Solutions of Georgia
04.2019 - 06.2022
Technician
Aqua Guard Foundation Solutions
08.2017 - 04.2019
Repair Technician and Installer
Too Cool HVAC Inc.
12.2016 - 08.2017
Construction Crew Lead
Shane Howell and Son Construction
11.2015 - 12.2016
Driver and Installer
Doug Smith Contracting
08.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Hall County High School
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