JOSEPH MONTANO
Menifee
Summary
Determined Construction Worker brings solid experience filling various roles on projects. Detail-oriented approach to meeting team and project needs on time. Knack for basic carpentry, roofing, grading, running equipment, and materials management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Apprentice
PSSIInc
San Diego
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
Carpenter Apprentice
Largo Concrete
Riverside
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborate with teams and inspectors to ensure timely project completion and adherence to quality standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with union and workplace safety protocols.
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery in compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in constructing and installing frameworks, ensuring compliance with safety standards for all projects.
- Supported the team in measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials for diverse applications.
- Conducted quality checks on finished work to ensure adherence to project specifications and client expectations.
Laborer/ Operator
Murietta Development Inc.
Murietta
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Loads, unloads, and transports tools and materials
- Clears debris and cleans hazards ensuring a safe work environment
- Operates light and heavy machinery, digging and building temporary structures to fill trenches
- Prepares and maintains construction sites for the installation of sewer, water, and storm drain systems
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clark Grading
Riverside
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared the initial site and achieved the final precise grade
- Graded for concrete foundations, sidewalks, and other structures
- Corrected slopes at construction sites
- Ensured lots met standards for building
Heavy Equipment Operator
Porter Rents
Corona
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, and secured equipment
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment
- Operated dump trucks and bulldozers to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures
Water Truck Driver
RC Grading
Temecula
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated water truck to maintain optimal moisture levels on construction sites, ensuring efficient grading operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of water truck, enhancing vehicle reliability and reducing downtime.
- Monitored water usage during grading activities, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste on-site.
- Implemented safety checks prior to vehicle operation, contributing to a reduction in on-site accidents and incidents.
Heavy Equipment Operator
James McMinn Inc.
Perris
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated heavy equipment to move materials, grade land and dig trenches
- Adhered to strict safety protocol and regulations, ensuring the safety of team members, work sites, and the proper function of machinery
- Strong comprehension of grade stakes and knowledge of GPS
Education
A.S. - Liberal Arts
Mount Saint Jacinto
San Jacinto, CAHigh school or equivalent -
Norco High School
Skills
- OSHA Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Training
- Mentoring
- Supervisory skills
- Interpreting blueprints
- Interpreting site plans
- Material cutting
- Rough framing
- Safety compliance
- Fixture installation
- Debris clearing
- Construction site maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Grading operations
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Carpenter Apprentice
PSSIInc
04.2025 - 02.2026
Carpenter Apprentice
Largo Concrete
07.2023 - 02.2025
Laborer/ Operator
Murietta Development Inc.
06.2022 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clark Grading
02.2019 - 06.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Porter Rents
02.2018 - 02.2019
Water Truck Driver
RC Grading
05.2017 - 01.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
James McMinn Inc.
04.2016 - 05.2017
A.S. - Liberal Arts
Mount Saint Jacinto
High school or equivalent -
Norco High School