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Robert Blair Petty

Royal

Summary

Contractor and business owner with vast residential building experience. Strengths include analytic thinking, creative problem - solving, and the ability to work independently as part of a team.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Construction Aide

ARDOT
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead Inspector on Job A60021 which consisted of milling and overlaying several different locations, each presenting its own difficulties and complexities.
  • Moreover, assumed the role of Lead Inspector for Job A60025, overseeing milling and overlay operations as well as the removal and replacement of guard rails and approach gutters for a heavily traveled bridge.

Construction Aide

ARDOT
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Employed by the Arkansas Highway Department as a Construction Aide for over 4 years.
  • Worked extensively with Manhattan Road and Bridge for 2.5 years as the primary inspector for the 10 bridges included on job R60140.
  • Gained considerable knowledge in reading and interpreting construction plans.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Worked with knowledgeable professionals to grow in my understanding of ARDOT principles and construction standards.

Residential Building Contractor

Blair Petty Construction, Inc. (Self)
04.1998 - 03.2019
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments, (i.e., transit and building levels, assisted with laser and total station lay out equipment); other tools including; table saw, planer, routers, hammer drills, Hilti guns, all types of nail-guns, compressors, sanders, generators, Skilsaws, and most other carpentry tools
  • Operated equipment: skidsteer for 23 years, personally owned one over 20 years, owned/operated a dozer for 7 years, operated mini excavator, and full sized excavator, general farm equipment, and used hoists and cranes.
  • Inspected subcontractor's work
  • Completed lay out of new construction and additions including: surveying, staking and pouring foundations
  • Ensured compliance with building codes
  • Tracked income, labor and expenses via Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Quickbooks Pro spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner
  • Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
  • Accurately estimated time and materials' costs for projects
  • Requisitioned new supplies and equipment
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris

Carpenter Apprentice

Billy Ward Construction, Inc.
05.1995 - 03.1998
  • Interpreted specifications and house plans to understand tasks necessary to complete the job
  • Cut materials according to job specifications in preparation for installation
  • Gained a valuable education in residential codes
  • Installed and repaired woodwork under the supervision of a master carpenter
  • Ensured the job site was cleaned up properly and all debris was disposed of in respective containers
  • Assisted with the movement of materials and equipment to job sites
  • Worked with master carpenters to install decks for residential customers
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
  • Manually carried roofing materials up ladders
  • Safely operated mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws

Education

Residential Carpentry -

Quapaw Technical Institute
Hot Springs, AR
1995

Business

Garland County Community College
Hot Springs, AR

Forestry

University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR

High School Diploma -

Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs, AR
1991

Skills

  • Project management skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Quick learner
  • Extensive experience with power tools and earth moving equipment
  • Effective at multi-tasking

Certification

Diploma in Residential Carpentry (1 year program-Quapaw Technical Institute)

Timeline

Advanced Construction Aide

ARDOT
08.2023 - Current

Construction Aide

ARDOT
04.2019 - 08.2023

Residential Building Contractor

Blair Petty Construction, Inc. (Self)
04.1998 - 03.2019

Carpenter Apprentice

Billy Ward Construction, Inc.
05.1995 - 03.1998

Residential Carpentry -

Quapaw Technical Institute

Business

Garland County Community College

Forestry

University of Arkansas at Monticello

High School Diploma -

Hot Springs High School

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