Geoff Hunter
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Knowledgeable individual skilled in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Successful General Contractor successful working with various personalities and meeting very tight deadlines on variety of commercial and residential projects. Hard-working Site Manager with 20 plus years of experience. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading team of over 15 workers. Proficient in carpentry, flooring, installation, tiling concrete work, framing, cabinetry, painting and forklift operation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Management position . Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caravan Technician
Jayco Caravans
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
General Building Contractor
Self Employed
01.2000 - 01.2023
- Assessed project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Monitored customer industry trends to determine best approaches and solutions.
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
- Performed inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor labourers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 5 employees .
- Promoted compliant practices and established well coordinated strategies and procures to reduce risks.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
- Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
- Performed inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
Digger Operator
Self-employed
06.1996 - 12.1999
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Performed daily pre- and post-operating checks on equipment to identify and report malfunctions.,
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviour
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
FARM MACHINERY OPERATOR
W EMMETT AND SONS
06.1994 - 05.1996
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Operated JCB FASTRAC 185, JCB TELEHANDLER ,MBTRAC
Engineering Assistant
W EMMETT AND SON
06.1992 - 06.1994
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Apprentice Carpenter
W SEXTON
02.1983 - 03.1994
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Identified product defects and brought to job foreman for resolution.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and mouldings.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Installed interior doors and hardware, accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Built structures using precast concrete and hand-poured concrete forms.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Performed MIG welding and fabrication of decorative gates, fences and safe rooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville, WKO12.1982
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Operational Standards
- Carpentry and Flooring Skills
- Residential and Commercial Construction
- Safety Compliance
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Fixture Repair
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Safe Job Site Set-Up
- Engineering Activities
- Carpentry
- Welding mig and arc
- Operate heavy machinery, Diggers Loaders Trucks
Certification
- Licensed Building practitioner NZ
- NZ Trade certificate Carpentry
- site safe certificate nz
- ATB landbase training certificate telescopic lift truck
- Standard 11 Surface mining induction course
- RIIMP0338E Rigid Haul Truck operations
Timeline
Caravan Technician
Jayco Caravans
01.2023 - 08.2024
General Building Contractor
Self Employed
01.2000 - 01.2023
Digger Operator
Self-employed
06.1996 - 12.1999
FARM MACHINERY OPERATOR
W EMMETT AND SONS
06.1994 - 05.1996
Engineering Assistant
W EMMETT AND SON
06.1992 - 06.1994
Apprentice Carpenter
W SEXTON
02.1983 - 03.1994
High School Diploma -
Morrinsville College