Steven Whetstone

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 7.7 years

Work Experience:

My name is Steve Whetstone, I joined the Army Reserves while in High School and started after graduation from Mishawaka High School in 1993. My first job was working in a factory building shuttle buses. From there, I started up my own lawncare and landscaping business. 

I joined the Bricklayers apprenticeship in 1998. I received my journeyman card in 2002. I've been a member of Local 4 IN/KY currently for 26 years and 10 months. All of my union bricklaying work has been in the commercial and industrial field. Most of my work has been at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. I have also worked in several steel mills relining different furnaces with firebrick. I have experience working in cement kilns too. I have also done a lot of waterproofing and caulking. I do have some experience in residential brickwork also. I have been Sergeant At Arms since 2014 for the Bricklayers Local 4 IN/KY South Bend chapter 18.

I do have some experience operating heavy equipment, including but not limited to Lull style forklif'ts (telehandler) and skid steers (bobcat).

I'm dependable, hard working, professional and always willing to learn new things and grow. I'm a team player, capable of working independently or with a team. Also willing to go the extra mile and work overtime as needed.

I have recently completed OSHA 30 training, blueprint reading, foreman training, mentorship matters-six steps to mentoring, I'm a level III certified air barrier association of america (ABAA) self-adhered and fluid applied installer, and I'm a member of the (QAP) Quality Assurance Program through ABAA. I have a current adult first aid and CPR/AED training certificate that is valid until 4/11/2027. I also have an Operator Lift Permit type I AWP expires 03/20/2028. I'm also a member of BCRC which stands for Building and Construction Resource Center, Inc. which is our union random drug test program. 

I'm looking to join the operating engineers apprenticeship program and would like to work at least 15 more years until I'm eligible to retire. 

I received my Associates degree from Ivy Tech in 2002.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Private 1st Class

    Branch/Position: Army Reserve

    Period: September 1993 - June 2001

    Occupation: 31F - Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer

    Security Clearance: None

    Duties Description:
    Installs, initializes, operates, and performs unit level and direct support maintenance on electronic switching assemblages, systems, and ancillary communications equipment; uses computers to perform system/network operations; interprets BIT/BITE and error codes to correct system faults; installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS, and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles; installs, operates, and performs PMCS on power generators; supervises, and performs as senior team member, in the installation, operation, employment, and direct support systems maintenance of large and small electronic switches and associated equipment.

    Training courses:

    • Army service ribbon, National defense service medal, Sharpshooter marksmanship badge rifle.
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