Jason Thomas

Safety-focused, mechanically skilled tradesman seeking an Entry-Level NDT Assistant role to build a long-term career in nondestructive testing. Hands-on background setting up, calibrating, and servicing precision and heavy equipment to exacting standards across irrigation service and grounds-maintenance work. Documented top performer with an incident-free record operating safely around equipment, chemicals, and crews.

Comfortable assisting skilled technicians, transporting and handling equipment, and recording results accurately. Backed by 70+ college credit hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science — a technical foundation well-suited to NDT method work. Clean driving record, able to pass drug/alcohol and background screening, and eager to earn ASNT Level I certification and grow into advanced methods.

Irrigation Technician — Installation & Repair at Harvestowne Irrigation (2026-03 – Present) Promoted from laborer to a combined production and service role based on performance; now regularly dispatched to job sites independently to complete work unsupervised • Set up, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems and components using hand and power tools; diagnose electrical and mechanical faults from system layouts • Operate company vehicles daily to and from job sites, maintaining a clean driving record • Perform precise work safely in varied outdoor and field conditions Greenskeeper at Eagle Spring Golf Club — City of Florissant, MO (2022-03 – 2026-02) • Operated, calibrated, and serviced the full range of maintenance equipment — from precision electronic irrigation components to large heavy machinery (Toro/Deere 6500D, 4500D, 3150, and 3000-series) — to exacting performance standards • Maintained consistently safe operations involving chemicals, equipment, and crew, including work in close proximity to the public, completing assignments on time with no incidents • Studied each machine's operational principle to optimize performance within its design specifications • Rapidly took on expanded responsibilities; named a top performer by the superintendent

B.S. in Mathematical Sciences – Mercer County Community College; NJIT; Maryville University, St. Louis