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
Waupun, WI
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
Cedar Rapids, IA
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
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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
Hiawatha, Iowa
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
Clinton, Iowa
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
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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