Carter Salisbury
Enterprise,LA
Summary
Driven to provide exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Excellent knowledge of forestry practices and guidelines. Proficient in PLC. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Lock Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Floorhand
Cactus Drilling LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2023.08 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
- Diagnosed problems with machinery by inspecting components, observing operations and running computer diagnostics.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
Farm Manager
R E Mcguffee
Enterprise, LA
08.2015 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Maintained the condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Changed hydraulic hoses and lines on tractors, hay balers, bush hog, disk, and more
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Configured controllers and set up panels for [Type] installations.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Soil Conservation Technician
USDA
Jonesville
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Participated in development and implementation of fire management plans.
- Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
- Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Giving commands from a tablet to a GPS (GR-5 system) when to take shots for survey points so that i could design land leveling and other dirt work jobs
Assistant Farrier
Heath Norred
Eros, LA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Farmer
Ethan House
Jonesville, LA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Changed hydraulic hoses and repaired, or built new hoses.
- Used touch screen technology to steer tractors and combine for farming.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
Equipment Operator
Paul Burks
Denham Springs, LA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately survey and grade terrain for worksite preparation.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of [Type] equipment.
- Undertook new tasks or projects to meet business needs or requirements.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Saved money by reworking parts suitable for refurbishment.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Compared current tooling, equipment and component dimensions and performance against original technical documentation to detect inconsistencies and performance lags.
- Worked within new product development process to support product enhancements, cost reduction efforts and problem resolutions.
- Used computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical systems.
Equipment Operator
Glen Mccormick
Enterprise, LA
04.2015 - 12.2020
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from machines to be processed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Performed low voltage and high voltage terminations safely and according to specifications.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping, and supply ordering.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Dismantled, repaired, rebuilt, cleaned, adjusted, and calibrated mechanical components and systems and returned to operation.
- Spliced hydraulic hoses
- Rebuilt hydraulic rams and cylinders
- Changed hydraulic hoses and fittings after the recommended hours of running.
- Used touchscreen technology to control grades and levels on the ground.
- Given commands via touch screen to GPS system for better digging and smoothing.
Fence Builder
John Ed Bartmess
Enterprise, LA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
- Reviewed property plans to delineate site parameters.
- Joined, raised and secured fence segments in place.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
- Used power-driven auger to hollow out postholes with efficiency and manual digging methods for less complex work.
- Met customer needs by consulting project documentation to achieve proper marking of fence lines and pole locations.
- Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
- Attached rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, LA05.2022
Skills
- Field Surveying
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Learning Strategies
- Minor Repairs
Certification
NCCER Core Certified
Additional Information
While in school, I continued to work throughout the year. I also spent all of my summers working.
Timeline
Lead Floorhand
Cactus Drilling LLC
2023.08 - Current
Soil Conservation Technician
USDA
09.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Farrier
Heath Norred
05.2022 - 09.2022
Farmer
Ethan House
08.2021 - 12.2021
Equipment Operator
Paul Burks
05.2021 - 08.2021
Farm Manager
R E Mcguffee
08.2015 - Current
Fence Builder
John Ed Bartmess
05.2015 - 08.2015
Equipment Operator
Glen Mccormick
04.2015 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Harrisonburg High School