DERIK TRACY
LAWTON
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator
Fusion Sign and Design
04.2025 - Current
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Heavy equipment mechanic
Chenega Facilities Management
09.2016 - 04.2024
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
certified heavy equipment operator
Harper Grading LLC
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Derrickhand
Derrick Hand, Unit Corp
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Formulated decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
- Inspected machinery components to verify safety and working condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amador high school
Sutter creek, CASkills
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanics
- Welding equipment
- Construction design
- Safety control
- Machinery operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Certified Heavy Equipment Operator, Harper construction, Fort. Sill, OK 2012
Timeline
Fabricator
Fusion Sign and Design
04.2025 - Current
Heavy equipment mechanic
Chenega Facilities Management
09.2016 - 04.2024
certified heavy equipment operator
Harper Grading LLC
06.2012 - 09.2016
Derrickhand
Derrick Hand, Unit Corp
08.2009 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Amador high school