Equipment Operator at S&S pecan shelling (2020-11 – Present)
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Observed company safety protocols for trench safety and perimeter establishment to reduce job site accidents.
- Drove flatbed trailer to move equipment between job sites.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Floorhand, Work Rig at Citadel Drilling (2023-05 – 2023-07)
- Identified potential hazards and took corrective measures to mitigate risks associated with them.
- Observed proper handling techniques for hazardous materials used in well control processes.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on the rig floor equipment.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers when performing maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in rigging up and down of tools and equipment.
- Operated tongs to make-up or break-out joints of pipe during tripping operations.
- Inspected blowout preventers prior to each operation.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery and equipment regularly.
- Followed established policies and procedures related to health and safety standards.
- Participated in pre-job meetings to discuss safety protocols and procedures before commencing work activities.
- Collaborated with crew members to safely perform daily tasks on the rig floor.
Apprentice Electrician at A&E Electrical (2020-02 – 2022-02)
- Operated forklift, pallet jack and other equipment to perform loading tasks.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Kept loading dock clear and free of debris, minimizing accidents and injuries.
- Provided excellent customer service by loading items into customer vehicles.
- Recorded numbers of units handled or moved, using production sheets or work tickets.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
