Benjamin Hirtle
Braddock
Summary
Dependable plumber skilled in using hand and power tools in construction environments. Collaborates well with other team members and willing to help in any capacity to complete jobs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Leader (Underground)
Ryco Inc
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work.
- Understood Allegheny County plumbing codes and interpreted architectural and mechanical drawings.
- Prepared daily and weekly hours reports.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Plumber's Helper
Ryco Inc
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Used rulers and levels to locate and mark position of pipe installations, passage holes and connections.
- Drilled and cut holes in walls and floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
- Filled plumbing fixtures and pipes with water or air to detect and locate leaks. Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Installed underground storm, sanitary sewer, irrigation systems and water piping systems.
- Hung steel supports from ceiling joists to securely hold pipes in place.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to verify project measurements and specifications.
Line Cook
Stack'd Burger Bar
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Line Cook Supervisor/Bartender
Ryan's Pub
11.2008 - 08.2017
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff. Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Education
Journeyman's License - Plumbing
AMPAC
Pittsburgh, PA03.2022
No Degree -
Allegheny College
Meadville, PAHigh School Diploma -
Taylor Allderdice Highschool
Pittsburgh, PA2007
Skills
- Crew Monitoring, Delegating Work, Work Planning and Prioritization, Crew Coordination
- Safety Procedures, Safe Work Practices
- Job Assignments
- Ditch Digging
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Requirements
- Proficient with mini excavator, work trucks/vans
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber - Allegheny County
- DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification - 2023-2025
- CPR Training - 2020
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Swahili
Elementary
Timeline
Crew Leader (Underground)
Ryco Inc
07.2023 - 09.2023
Plumber's Helper
Ryco Inc
12.2017 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Stack'd Burger Bar
09.2017 - 12.2017
Line Cook Supervisor/Bartender
Ryan's Pub
11.2008 - 08.2017
Journeyman's License - Plumbing
AMPAC
No Degree -
Allegheny College
High School Diploma -
Taylor Allderdice Highschool
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