Heavy Equipment Operator

Kenneth R. Gilcrease

*** ***** ****

Leesville, Louisiana 71446

337-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE Gainful employment utilizing my 30+ years of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment.

EQUIPMENT Includes but is not limited to the ability to operate the

OPERATION following:

• Dozer

• Backhoe

• Track hoe

• Roller

• Front-end loader

• 4-axle lowboy

• Skid steer loader

• Forklift

WORK

EXPERIENCE

GILCREASE TRUCKING 12/06 to Present

• Driving, loading and unloading rock, gravel, dirt, etc.

• Inspecting, maintenance and upkeep of vehicle

• Bookkeeping for business

• Solicitation for contracts; business meetings with potential clients

GILCREASE SEWER SYSTEM INSTALLATION 07/06 to Present

AND BACKHOE SERVICE

• Loading and moving of heavy equipment to jobsite for preparation of installation

• Utilization of backhoe to dig ground for removal of old septic system and installation of new one in accordance with the specifications set forth by the Department of Health.

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY 09/08 TO 06/09

• Supervision of 18 offenders in the use, maintenance and repair of all types of heavy equipment

• Prioritized and assigned various jobs involving all types of heavy equipment on an 18,000 acre prison farm

• Operation of heavy equipment

• Routine inspection of job sites insuring that work performance was accurate and on schedule

• Coordination with other disciplines for specifics of the requested jobs (time frame, budget, resources, etc)

• Negotiating for resources to accomplish job goals and requisition of these resources

• Knowledge of security rules and regulations for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

RICHARD’S TRACK HOE AND DOZER COMPANY 1/06-07/06

PRN 07/06 to Present

• Perform pre- and post-maintenance checks on equipment to insure efficient and safe operations.

• Operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment on a daily basis.

• Clear land for development.

• Operate dozer to prepare site for buildings.

• Build house pads.

• Responsible for completion of earthwork on job sites in a timely manner under minimal supervision.

• Build roads for government projects, timber companies, etc.

• Communicate with clients and colleagues to insure job completion according to specifications.

FLUOR DANIELS

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL 8/05-1/06

• Inspection of sites to provide temporary housing for hurricane evacuees.

• Operated in several parishes scouting for areas to set up temporary housing accessible to sewerage, electricity, etc.

• Consulted with Department of Health re: regulations governing the development of hurricane relief housing in affected areas.

TRUCK DRIVER OWNER/OPERATOR 8/03-8/05

• Cross-country transportation of materials for a variety of contract clients.

• Ability to follow the rules/regulations of local transportation departments.

• Maintain records, bills of laden and necessary logbooks.

• Possesses an accident-free, violation-free driving record.

KEN MORAN TRUCKING RECYCLING SERVICE 1997-8/03

• Responsible for using a forklift to load/unload bales of material and transportation of these materials to designated locations for recycling.

• Ability to follow rules/regulations governing transportation.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

• CDL-Class A drivers’ license

• Forklift Operator’s certification-DOTD

Available to travel to various job locations.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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