Alex Gilmore
Hazel Green
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with a strong hands-on approach and a commitment to excellence. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments. Eager to contribute expertise and enthusiasm to a forward-thinking organization that values growth and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Locator
Central Cable Contractors
08.2022 - Current
- Experience in locating private utilities, including gas, electric, telecommunications, water, and sewer.
- Advanced techniques for diagnosing and troubleshooting problematic utilities.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Experience running heavy/medium equipment
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted precise underground utility location using advanced detection equipment.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure safe excavation practices.
- Developed and maintained accurate mapping of utility infrastructure.
- Trained junior staff on locating techniques and safety protocols.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
Tree Trimmer/ Groundsman
Tree Fellas Tree Service
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Worked as a subcontractor for Tree Fellas Tree Service removing and trimming trees. While working here I learned basic knowledge on how to safely remove and trim trees while also gaining experience operating a boom truck and tree climbing. This job also gave me valuable lessons on owning and maintaining my own equipment along with managing jobs and scheduling techniques. I also improved my skills of identifying trees and diagnosing potential problems and diseases and identifying the correct treatment plan. Aside from tree trimming, I also had daily interactions with customers, explaining the process from start to finish to ensure complete customer satisfaction and fair business practices.
Meter Technician
Contract Callers LLC (Alliant Energy)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- I worked as a contractor for Alliant Energy installing electric meters on houses throughout Iowa. Working for Contract Callers was a brand new experience for me in the electric field but in the year I was there I enjoyed every minute of it. I was taught basic knowledge of household electricity and the precautionary safety measures that comes with it, including the proper PPE that needs to be used. I mainly dealt with 220 volt meter boxes and service lines. I also had a lot of customer interaction and problem solving experience.
Licensed Applicator
UltraLawn
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Started as an Applicator, after a couple of months I was promoted to many more job responsibilities including hydroseeding, tree treatments, seeding and grading. Have learned many hands-on traits from this company and have a reputation for having an impeccable work ethic.
Heads Groundskeeper
Clinton LumberKings
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Heads Groundskeeper at the Clinton Lumberkings which is a minor league baseball team. Right out of college I was working full time as my own boss and managing employees under me. I gained a lot of valuable traits from working here including; managing employees, responsibility for my work and passing my knowledge down to the employees under me.
Turf Management Assistant/Landscaper
Kirkwood Community College
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Was hand-selected by my instructor to work for him to manage the Kirkwood grounds. I worked under my turf instructor for a year before I got promoted to also work under our landscape instructor. From there I continued until my 2 years of college was over. When I was there I had a lot of experience with heavy and light machinery which also put me in a position to train students. I also learned valuable traits of communication when working at Kirkwood, such as communicating with students on campus, and communicating between bosses for daily tasks.
Education
Community College -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa04.2016
High School - undefined
Maquoketa Community High School
Maquoketa, Iowa05.2014
Skills
- Experienced with a variety of machinery types
- Effective customer communication
- Overseeing team operations and distributing responsibilities
- Mechanical skills proficiency
- Utility marking
- Educating customers
Certification
Class A CDL with combination and tanker endorsements
Timeline
Utility Locator
Central Cable Contractors
08.2022 - Current
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
02.2022 - 08.2022
Tree Trimmer/ Groundsman
Tree Fellas Tree Service
02.2019 - 02.2022
Meter Technician
Contract Callers LLC (Alliant Energy)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Applicator
UltraLawn
02.2017 - 01.2018
Heads Groundskeeper
Clinton LumberKings
04.2016 - 02.2017
Turf Management Assistant/Landscaper
Kirkwood Community College
08.2014 - 04.2016
High School - undefined
Maquoketa Community High School
Community College -
Kirkwood Community College