David Castillo
VETERAN
Copperas Cove, TX *****
ad3qiw@r.postjobfree.com
Small business owner and Safety oriented self starter with background in Allied trades, HVAC/R TECH/ Heavy equipment operation- over 10 years of military leadership experience, 2 combat tours 1 policing action.
• Owner and operations supervisor of small business since 2019.
• College graduate
• Contract work for us army Corp of engineers 2017-2018
• A Military trained leader that can maintain extreme professionalism under extreme conditions
• Auto parts and Motorcycle parts knowledge
• Fly fishing guide and volunteer for disabled veterans.
• EPA CERTIFICATION 608 (UNIVERSAL) HVAC.
• Certified fly fishing guide
• US ARMY trained
• CPR and AED certified
• loader operation tracked and wheeled, Bulldozer operation ripping, pushing, site prep.
• structured, disciplined, hard working.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Follow me fly fishing - Copperas Cove, TX
December 2018 to Present
Fly fishing guide, volunteer for disabled veterans outdoor excursions in the central Texas area. Skilled Laborer/Operator
ALAMO 1 - Fort Cavazos, TX
March 2017 to April 2018
Various construction and demolition tasks and heavy equipment operation. For US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS
Machinist/Welder
Babeco - Taylor, TX
April 2011 to February 2014
Responsibilities
CNC Machine work, read prints, make parts according to detailed plan. Welding, MIG,TIG, Oxyacetylene torch cutting, material prep, quality check, Brazing, repair of rock saw diamond and carbide tipped blades up to 8 feet in circumference, forklift operation, light maintenance of equip.
Accomplishments
helped company to achieve ISO 9001 certification.
Skills Used
safety and detail, in the programing and operation of CNC lathes and multi axis milling machines US Army / Natl guard
3/133 FA 56th infantry brigade 36th infantry division - El Paso, TX October 1995 to October 2009
Responsibilities
troop leadership, equipment maintenance, first aid, Safety, effective communication, supervision and operation of heavy equipment, welding, torch cutting, building and fabrication of vehicle structure.
- Preformed duties as company scout machine gunner Accomplishments
Had a 98% success rate for safe return from completed missions. Skills Used
diligence, discernment, discipline, effective leadership, observed and applied the rules of engagement, followed escalation of force policies and procedures. Ground Hand
Iron Horse asphalt - libertyhill,TX
2005 to 2007
Responsibilities
Plant up keep, operate loader, skid steer, Back hoe, welding Accomplishments
was with capitol aggregates when wheeler bought the company, was there during the ground up construction until I left for Military service in Iraq in 2006 Equipment operator
Capitol aggregates - Liberty Hill, TX
July 2004 to July 2005
Responsibilities
maintained and operated facility equipment to include frontend loader, Back hoe, skid steer, Bulldozer, dump truck, pneumatic roller, sheeps foot, excavator, preformed welding tasks to include pipe fiting, structual welding, torch cutting
Accomplishments
helped to build the plant from the site prep to complete construction of batch plant and silos Skills Used
welding, equipment operation
Education
Associate of Applied Science in HVAC/R
Vista College - Killeen, TX
February 2017 to February 2018
Diploma in Personal Fitness Training
The College of Health Care Professions - Austin, TX Skills
• DOZER operation ripping pushing, site prep, familiar with osha and msha. CPR and AED certified.attention to detail (6 years)
• HVAC/R (2 years)
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• TIG welding, MIG welding, Arc welding, oxy acetylene (10+ years) Certifications and Licenses
EPA 608 Universal
Present