Frankfort, IN
*********@*****.***
JEFFREY BIRGE
Heavy equipment operator and horizontal directional drill operator seeking a position as an operator within a successful company where I can continue to make strides towards my career goals. Not only do I possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a detail orientated approach with all presented tasks, but I also pride myself in my extensive dependability and loyalty.
SKILLS
Heavy Equipment Operations
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Safety
Backhoe Operator
Skid Steer Operator
Loader Operator
Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
Off-Road Dump Trucks
Roller/Compactor Operator
Site Layouts
Grade Reading
Preventative Maintenance
Excavator Operator
Bulldozer Operator
Scraper Operator
Motor Grader Operator
Directional Drill Operator
Directional Drill Safety
HDD Operations
Drilling Preparation & Planning
Drill Preventative Maintenance
Hardworking
Dedicated
Detailed Orientated
Leadership
Strong Work Ethic
Written & Oral Communication
Multi-Skilled Individual
Dependable
First Aid & CPR
Class-A CDL
Commercial Truck Driving
Forklift Operator
Electrical Experience
Mechanically inclined
Mechanic Experience
Military Background
Drilling Fluids & Mixing
Downhole Tooling
Utility Locating & Identification
Vacuum Excavation
EXPERIENCE
Forklift Operator–Ryder–Frankfort, IN
02/2021 – 11/2022, 10/2019 – 05/2020
Drives sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks as needed.
Maintains clean work area.
Pallet building and pallet picks.
Loads goods onto conveyer belts.
Stacks crates, pallets, lumber, or other material.
Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods.
Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
Checked loads that are centered and properly stacked.
Determines when repairs need to be made on equipment.
Loads and unloads products.
Quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting product damage and shortages.
Weighs and records weights of products.
Analyzes productions schedules to determine timely transportation of materials and products.
Documents arrival, departure, and movement and storage of goods, checks trucking manifests and bills of lading, maintains inventory, and tracks fulfillment of customer and vendor orders.
Truck Driver– Venture Logistics– Lafayette, IN
07/2020 – 11/2020
Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers.
Load and unload cargo.
Record cargo deliveries.
Refuel and clean vehicle.
Follow traffic laws.
Inspect trucks and record issues.
Follow accident procedures.
Keep activities log and log hours.
Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
Plan routes using GPS system.
Get goods to the client on time.
Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
Mechanic– United States Army – Fort Lewis, WA
02/2002 – 12/2006
Supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles.
Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and evaluate wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting and charging systems.
Made sure all wheeled vehicles are up to speed with repairs and maintenance. The detailed list includes inspecting, servicing, repairing, and replacing, adjusting, and evaluating their systems, subsystems, and all components.
Oversees the vehicles' electrical systems, which includes wiring harness, starting, and charging systems.
Tasked with performing wheeled vehicle recovery operations, such as when a vehicle becomes disabled during route to a mission or other assignment.
Electrician – J.D. Electric – Lafayette, IN
11/2001 – 01/2002
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
Performing general electrical maintenance.
Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
Repairing and replacing equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures.
Following National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.
Performing circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
Maintaining good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems as well as various testing equipment.
Panel Shop Technician– Kirby Risk Service Center– Lafayette, IN
11/2000 – 11/2001
Built panels to run various equipment and machinery.
Built oversized circuit panels for power companies.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Repair of production equipment that will ensure maximum productivity.
Perform and document preventative maintenance.
Provide a timely response regarding maintenance requests.
Documents operational procedures for new equipment.
Electrician – Johnson Electric – Lafayette, IN
06/1999 – 11/2000
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
Performing general electrical maintenance.
Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
Repairing and replacing equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures.
Following National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.
Performing circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
Maintaining good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems as well as various testing equipment.
EDUCATION
Associated Training Services – Sun Prairie, WI
Heavy Equipment Operations Level-I
Heavy Equipment Operations Level-II
Horizontal Directional Drilling Operations
Health and Safety Institute First Aid & CPR
2022
Truck Driver Institute – Indianapolis, IN
Class-A Commercial Truck Driver Training
2020
Bate Technical College and Peirce College
General and prerequisites courses
2008
Frankfort High School – Frankfort, IN
High School Diploma
1989