Equipment Operator Training

James M. Barnett

Cell: 951-***-****

Email: *****.*.***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

United States Army Veteran seeking to obtain a Heavy Equipment Operator position with a respected organization where I can develop and utilize my versatile skill set, add demanded value, and thus prove my worth.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Successfully completed a Heavy Equipment Operations training course. Included was personal and jobsite safety as well as preventative maintenance on the following equipment:

Backhoe Wheel Loader Skid Steer Water Truck Forklift Forward Reach Boom Lift Scissor Lift

Operational techniques, including preventative maintenance and safety procedures of heavy equipment

Grade reading, setting, and checking including transfer form hubs and cut/fill calculations

Hand and laser levels / Site layout and differential leveling.

Utility and power source procedures

Blueprint reading, including grading plan, site plan, and plan/profile sheet

Knowledge of soils and relative compaction requirements

Excavation/construction math

Secret Security Clearance

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

United States Army 01/2004 – 02/2017

Squad Leader

Trained and led 9-man teams on conducting numerous war time combat operations leading up Live Fire Exercises resulting in the overall preparedness to deploy anywhere in the word. Trained and led a 5-man Weapons Squad consisting of 2 Crew Serve Machine Gun Teams resulting in the ability to provide cover fire for friendly maneuver elements. Conducted innumerable training events and implemented risk management measures while enforcing safety standards to ensure safe training environments resulting in zero serious incidents.

Recruiter

Conducted Recruiting Operations resulting in enlisting 63 soldiers in a 3-year time period. Accountable for conducting High School visits and presentations every week engaged hundreds of students on a weekly basis. Interviewed prospects and provided career counseling in order to engender commitment in joining the US Army. Conducted required background investigations and gathered necessary records for all applicants to determine eligibility prior to enlistment. Scheduled Academic testing and Medical evaluation at the Military Entrance Processing Station as part of the recruiting process. Conducted initial training to ensure recruits were prepared mentally and physically for Basic Combat Training which helped Soldiers transition into Army life successfully.

Team Leader

Entrusted to work two levels above my pay grade for several months leading a 9-man team as a result of my knowledge, reliability and expertise on the battle field during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Led a 4-man team during a 15-month combat deployment to Iraq which resulted in no serious loss of personnel . Conducted many combat missions in Iraq contributing to the stabilization of the country during peace keeping operations.

EDUCATION

Heavy Equipment College of California 04/2017

NAHETS- North America Heavy Equipment Training Services

ADEPT- Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing: Skid Steer, Backhoe and Wheel Loader

AWARDS

Army Accommodation Medals for outstanding achievement for meritorious service (6X)

Army Achievement Medals for meritorious achievement (3X)

Combat Infantry Badge

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