David D Morris
***** *. ********* ****** #***
Aurora, Co 80016
******.******@*****.***
RE: Heavy Equipment Operator Position
To whom it may concern:
I am interested in the job opening for the heavy equipment opertor. I have over 30 years of
experience in management, inventory, safety and heavy equipment operations.
I have also enclosed my resume with this letter. It describes my educational, work and military
background and experiences.
I am sure of my experience and qualifications that I would be a good candidate for your
company.
I look forward to the opportunity to interview with you.
Sincerely,
David D Morris
DAVID D MORRIS
24730 E. Applewood Circle #224
Aurora, Co 80016
Phone: 720-***-****
******.******@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Abilities
Honest hardworking team player. Good communication and people skills. Takes pride in work
and quick learner. Have knowledgeable of computers and office equipment.
Military Experience
Oregon Army National Guard
LaGrande, Oregon March 1989 – February 1996
United States Air Force
United States/Guam August 1972 – April 1976
Work Experience
ASRC, Kuparkuk (North Slope Alaska) February 1999 – March 2011
Class A CDL, Operated: D4 Caterpillar,Boom Truck, Front-end Loader, Tucker Snow Cat,3
Knuckle Boom, Mini Hoe Excavators, Skid Steer, Rubber tired Back Hoe, Tractor Trailer (flat
bed, low boy, box van, chip trailer). Also snow removal around buildings, roads, pads, parking
areas with loaders, excavators, cats, and dump trucks.
Input payroll, scheduled classes, conducted daily safety/tool box meetings, scheduled personnel
and equipment for job assignments, kept inventory/status of equipment and tools, supervised 15
+ employees.
Carlile Transportation (Kenai, Alaska) April 1998 – February 1999
Class A CDL, operated Tractor/Trailer combinations, Lowboy trailer, Flatbed, Enclosed vans and
Forklifts. Receiving/Shipping of merchandise, dispatched drivers and equipment.
Kellermann Logging (Joseph, Oregon) September 1996 – September 1998
Operated D4 Caterpillar, Rubber tire Skidder, De-limber. Performed service and maintenance on
equipment.
Oregon Army National Guard (LaGrande, Oregon) August 1989 – February 1996
Full time Heavy Equipment Technician/Supervisor
Tools and Parts Attendant (PLL) August 1989 – October 1991
Administrative documentation of parts, tools, POL, office and janitorial supplies. Accountable
for the storage/tagging and marking of tools and parts. Dispatched and logged vehicles to
employees.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairman Supervisor October 1991 – February 1996
Performed minor repairs on Hummv, 5 Ton, 20Ton trucks, Tracked Troop Carriers, M1A1,
Refueling trucks/small arms weapons. Scheduled training classes, conducted daily safety
meetings, scheduled personnel and equipment for job assignments. Supervised 10 + full time
technicians and 125 + personnel during monthly drills. Responsible for writing annual reviews of
employees, involved with the hiring and termination of employees. Acted as Battalion safety
officer, followed state procedures and policies.
Oregon Highway Maintenance Department (Elgin, Oregon) Nov 1983 – Apr 1987
Equipment Operator, Class A CDL. Performed duties such as plowing, winging snow on state
highways, turn-outs and parking areas. Loaded trucks and spread sand, installed highway signs,
asphalt roadways, traffic control, used end-dump truck for hauling gravel, asphalt and brush.
Maintained and installed culverts along highways. Operated front-end loader with bucket, forks
and jack hammer, used forklift in yard and buildings.
Education / Professional Training
Elgin High School (Diploma) May 1972
Chemeketa Community College Salem, Or (35 credit hours) 1982
Introduction to Personal Computer February 1993
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Defense Hazardous Waste Handling August 1992
Clackamas, Oregon
OSHA Compliance Supervisor March 1992
Gowen Field Boise, Idaho
Organizational Maintenance Support/Supply September 1990
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Parts and Tool List Attendant, Ft Lewis, Wa May 1990
Ft Lewis Tacoma, Washington
References
Scott McCrae
Oregon Army National Guard (Retired)
Tigard, Oregon
Terry Simonson
Kennewick, Washington
Scott Smith
Soldotna, Alaska
Lynn Coffman
Livingston, Montana