Craig Gragert
Albion
Summary
Experienced Senior Maintenance Mechanic specializing in operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and city sewer systems. Managed diverse projects including feed mill operations, center pivot maintenance, and construction of residential and commercial buildings, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to blueprints. Conducted routine inspections and repairs across various facilities, demonstrating expertise in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician/Warehouse Manager
MJK Ag Solutions
Albion
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on agricultural equipment and machinery.
- Inspected tools and systems to ensure safety and proper functionality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues and providing solutions.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Albion
Albion
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment operations and maintenance activities.
Maintenance Technician
Valero Renewables
Albion
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure reliability and safety.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions promptly.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
Feed mill manager/maintenance
Pillen Family Farms
Albion
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed daily operations of milling processes and equipment maintenance.
- Oversaw inventory control and ensured product quality standards were met.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
Truck Driver
CVA Transport
Elgin
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes for timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logbooks to track driving hours and mileage.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations for safe operation of vehicles.
Yardman/Maintenance
Helena Chemical Company
Albion
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Operated yard equipment to maintain safe and organized storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for efficient distribution within the facility.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking and organizing chemical products.
- Implemented best practices for handling hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
Foreman
Manion Construction
Lincoln
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Supervised daily construction activities and managed crew performance on-site.
- Trained new workers on equipment usage and construction best practices.
- Inspected work quality to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Land Management
Nebraska Pork Partners
Columbus
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Monitored the execution of approved land management plans.
- Provided training to staff members on proper implementation of approved policies and procedures related to land management operations.
- Adhered strictly to environmental regulations regarding land management practices.
Education
General Studies -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NebraskaSkills
- Mechanical maintenance
- OSHA Regulatory Compliance
- Quality control
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
- Operations specialist
- Decision making
- Reliability
- Safety oriented
- Collaborative work
- Independent work
- Work ethic
Equipment Operated
- Computer, Microsoft Office
- Voltage Meters
- Hand tools; wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pry bars, pliers
- Power tools; circular saw, reciprocating saw, drills, impact wrenches
- Ground prep tools; picks, axes, shovels, spades
- Wire and stick welders, cutting torch
- Forklift, tractor, skid loader, track mobile, telehandler, man lift, backhoe, mini excavator
- Heavy trucks, Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
Summary Of Experience
- Handle daily operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and city sewer system
- Knowledge of ethanol operations to manage daily maintenance requirements, as well as make necessary repairs
- Guided maintenance and repairs for feed mill operations
- Lead team of 15+ employees to have feed delivered timely and accurately
- Managed and maintained the operation of over 20 center pivots, requiring a great deal of repair both electrically and mechanically
- Constructed homes, garages and many commercial buildings, while accurately reading blueprints to build according to plan
- Help maintain a fleet of 15 trucks performing regular maintenance and making necessary repairs
- Control the unloading of train cars, as well as the loading and unloading of semi-trucks requiring constant climbing
- Operate a track mobile, requiring constant setting of brakes, changing of switches and spotting of cars
- Conduct a wide range of machinery, as well as drive a tractor-trailer
- Capable of using a wide range of hand and power tools both safely and effectively
- Work in all weather conditions
- Work well with supervisors, co-workers and customers
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/Warehouse Manager
MJK Ag Solutions
04.2022 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Albion
01.2021 - 04.2022
Maintenance Technician
Valero Renewables
01.2017 - 01.2021
Feed mill manager/maintenance
Pillen Family Farms
01.2013 - 01.2017
Truck Driver
CVA Transport
01.2011 - 01.2013
Yardman/Maintenance
Helena Chemical Company
01.2007 - 01.2011
Foreman
Manion Construction
01.2006 - 01.2007
Land Management
Nebraska Pork Partners
01.2003 - 01.2006
General Studies -
Southeast Community College