Douglas Cockrell
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Experienced in environmental and construction industries, skilled in project management, team supervision, and heavy equipment operation. Proficient in commercial driving, machinery operation, and independent task management, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
Staff Zone
10.2023 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported materials between storage and production areas
- Cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks
- Installed and rewired streetlights as part of street widening projects
- Drove heavy-duty trucks with trailers to transport equipment to job sites.
- Operated heavy equipment (backhoes, horizontal drills) for trenching SRP lines, fiber optic cables, and utility locating.
Driver
AZ Environmental
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised a 3-person crew clearing encampments on state land in collaboration with DOT
- Operated a diesel truck with trailer, traveling to over 20 locations across the West Valley daily
- Documented work activities, including writing reports and taking photographs for compliance and record-keeping
Self Employed
Freelance Construction Worker
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Independently renovated a house, managing tasks from start to finish, including repairs and aesthetic improvements
- Fixed sliding doors, relocated thermostats, and moved furniture
- Transformed the outdoor space with gardening, design, and structural enhancements
- Performed carpentry work, including custom shelving, cabinet repairs, and other home remodeling tasks
Maintenance Technician
Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church
04.2013 - 05.2021
- Performed landscaping tasks, including weed whacking, tree trimming, and planting
- Handled general maintenance, such as repairing walls, lighting, plumbing, and electrical work
- Assisted in building a playground and installed irrigation systems
Education
No Degree -
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA01-1989
High School Diploma -
Adolfo Camarillo High School
Camarillo, CA01-1986
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Problem Solving
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Technical Skills
- Communication
- Workload management
- Safety compliance
Certification
HVAC Certification, Simi Institute for Careers & Education - 2001
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Staff Zone
10.2023 - Current
Driver
AZ Environmental
12.2022 - 05.2023
Self Employed
Freelance Construction Worker
08.2021 - 03.2022
Maintenance Technician
Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church
04.2013 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Adolfo Camarillo High School
No Degree -
Moorpark College