Mortrice Vincent Solomon
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Summary
Hardworking and punctual works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Structural Steel Painter
Caltrans
Glendale
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for paint application.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Mixed paint colors to match specifications and ensure uniformity across projects.
- Maintain DOT medical card
- Maintain non restricted class A
- Maintain working knowledge of a large variety of power tools and other trade equipment
- Maintain pressure washers sand blast pumps and spray pumps
Flatbed Truck Driver, Yard Assistant
Learned Lumber
Hermosa Beach
- Loaded flatbed truck with cargo for delivery.
- Checked load to ensure it was secure and balanced.
- Followed safety regulations when loading and unloading cargo.
- Drive safely and follow all road laws
- Build loads for delivery either by hand, or with a forklift
- Assist and all custom milling for orders on the yard
- Becalm and welcoming to all customers when assisting in customer service on the yard
- Ensured proper handling of hazardous materials according to DOT guidelines.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delays.
- Drove long distances in all weather conditions while obeying speed limits.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner within specified deadlines.
- Routinely serviced truck including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes and lights.
- Conducted daily walk around inspections of truck to check for any damage or leaks.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Grounds Crew Worker
Beach City Tree Trimming
Redondo Beach
- Maintained lawns, gardens and grounds of commercial or public property by mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, pruning and planting.
- Performed turf maintenance activities such as aerating, topdressing, seeding and fertilizing.
- Operated power equipment including tractors, mowers and blowers to maintain grounds.
- Removed debris from sidewalks and parking lots using blower machines or manual labor.
- Utilized hand tools such as shovels, rakes and pruners for various tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems with pipe laying and sprinkler head placement.
- Performed routine landscape maintenance such as trimming shrubs, hedges and bushes.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed while operating machinery onsite.
- Attended training sessions related to proper use of landscaping tools and techniques.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress of assigned tasks.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
Finished Carpenter, Furniture Restoration, Painter
Bad Culture Fabrications
Torrance
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete, wood, and metal.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Used pressure washers and other machinery to prep jobs.
Insulation Installer
Baxter’s Insulation
Manhattan Beach
- Installed insulation in residential and commercial buildings according to customer specifications.
- Assisted with the fabrication of insulation blankets, pads, and other materials as needed.
- Measured and cut insulation materials to fit specific dimensions.
- Applied adhesive or mechanical fasteners to secure insulation in place.
- Operated various hand tools including saws, knives, staplers, hammers, drills, and screwdrivers.
- Inspected insulation for defects prior to installation.
- Removed existing insulation from surfaces before installing new material.
- Ensured proper ventilation within attics or walls when installing new insulation.
- Caulked gaps between floorboards and walls after installation of insulation was complete.
- Followed safety procedures while working at heights using ladders or scaffolding or scissor lifts.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Sprayed foam insulation into wall cavities to improve protections for existing structures.
- Drove vehicle to job sites and organized supplies for crew members.
Plumber's Helper
Lexx’s Plumbing
Redondo Beach
- Assisted plumbers with pipe layout and installation.
- Identified plumbing parts and equipment needed for job completion.
- Cut, threaded, and assembled pipes using hand tools.
- Installed water heaters, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers and related fixtures.
- Repaired broken or leaky pipes using appropriate materials and techniques.
- Removed old piping as directed by plumber.
- Installed valves, faucets and hoses according to specifications.
- Cleaned drains using drain cleaning machines or manual tools such as plungers or augers.
- Tested pipelines for leaks after installation.
- Followed instructions from lead plumber accurately ensuring quality control standards were met at all times.
- Learned how to complete semi-skilled work like laying new pipe and connecting fittings.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Professional Mover
Clean Cut Movers
Huntington Beach
- Loaded and unloaded furniture, boxes, appliances, and other items onto trucks for transport to desired locations.
- Organized and inventoried items prior to moving them.
- Performed pre-move surveys of customer homes for accurate estimation of services needed.
- Wrapped furniture in protective coverings before loading it onto truck.
- Assisted customers with packing fragile items into labeled boxes.
- Carefully loaded furniture and boxes onto moving trucks using dollies, ramps, and other equipment as necessary.
- Set up beds, couches, chairs, tables. in designated rooms as requested by customers.
- Worked with a team of movers to efficiently complete moves on time and within budget constraints.
Detox Rehabilitation Driver
TCI
Torrance
- Provided medical care, support and monitoring to detoxification patients.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for detoxification patients.
- Monitored vital signs of detoxification patients and reported any changes to supervising physician.
- Educated detoxification patients about their condition and provided emotional support throughout the treatment process.
- Conducted urine drug screens on detoxification patients as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for further treatment needs.
- Counseled family members of detoxification patients regarding addiction and recovery options available to them.
- Organized educational seminars on topics related to addiction prevention and relapse management strategies for clients and families involved in the program.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Drive clients to important appointments, groups, and meetings.
- Pick up clients from the airport before intake and if needed take clients to future residences.
Education
GED -
Kern Valley
Delano, CASkills
- Equipment Inspections
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Painting and Plastering
- Basic Carpentry
- Class A non restricted Commercial Driver
- Team Collaboration
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Painting
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Power Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Truck Driving
- Word Processing
- Landscape Equipment Knowledge
- Chainsaw Operation
- Resourcefulness
- Truck Loading
- Furniture Moving
- Time Management
- Job Planning
- Sand Blasting
- Industrial Painting
Timeline
Structural Steel Painter
Caltrans
10.2024 - Current
Flatbed Truck Driver, Yard Assistant
Learned Lumber
Grounds Crew Worker
Beach City Tree Trimming
Finished Carpenter, Furniture Restoration, Painter
Bad Culture Fabrications
Insulation Installer
Baxter’s Insulation
Plumber's Helper
Lexx’s Plumbing
Professional Mover
Clean Cut Movers
Detox Rehabilitation Driver
TCI
GED -
Kern Valley