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Douglas Killgore

Roaring Branch,PA

Summary

Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Hauler

Advanced Drainage Systems
Waverly, NY
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted other drivers with loading and unloading processes when needed due to workload demands.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cargo securement regulations when securing freight onto trailer bed.
  • Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed prior to departure for each haul.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping papers prior to leaving terminal or warehouse facility.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.

Shop Owner

Killgore Keystone
Sayre, PA
07.2016 - 09.2024
  • Coordinated deliveries of goods from suppliers in a timely manner.
  • Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
  • Inspected merchandise before stocking it on shelves or selling it online.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and store policies.
  • Processed payments, calculated taxes, and prepared invoices for customers.
  • Researched industry trends to stay current on market changes.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to assess profitability of operations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the shop environment.
  • Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
  • Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the shop.
  • Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement for cost savings.
  • Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
  • Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
  • Trained employees according to specifics of role and company values.

Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

Village of Waverly
Waverly, NY
02.2005 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with local authorities on environmental protection initiatives related to wastewater discharge from the facility.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors during major repairs or replacements of existing systems.
  • Adjusted chemical dosages in response to test results to meet water quality requirements.
  • Maintained records of all operations, maintenance activities and testing results for regulatory reporting purposes.
  • Assisted in the installation and repair of process piping systems including pumps, valves, tanks and associated components.
  • Provided technical assistance to staff members regarding proper operation of equipment.
  • Conducted laboratory tests on samples of treated water to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
  • Inspected incoming raw water sources for contamination levels prior to processing at the plant.
  • Reviewed design plans for proposed upgrades or modifications at the facility before implementation.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as power outages or mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
  • Participated in safety meetings and drills to maintain a safe working environment at the plant.
  • Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as backwashing filters or replacing filter media when needed.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for each unit process within the facility.
  • Monitored flow rates through filters, sedimentation basins and other processes within the plant.
  • Researched new technology options for improving operational efficiency at the treatment plant.
  • Managed inventory of supplies necessary for effective operation of the treatment plant.
  • Analyzed data from monitoring devices such as pH meters, turbidity monitors and chlorine analyzers to detect any changes in water quality parameters.
  • Ensured that all chemicals used were handled safely according to established protocols.
  • Performed daily inspections of the plant to identify potential problems with equipment or processes.
  • Operated, monitored and maintained water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, control panels and other related machinery.
  • Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
  • Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
  • Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
  • Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
  • Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
  • Analyzed sewage composition and clean water quality and periodically inspected chemical bulk storage tank levels, leakage warning systems and spill containment devices.
  • Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment, and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
  • Prepared field reports and performed process control analysis and verified compliance with local, state and federal operating regulations.
  • Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
  • Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
  • Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
  • Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
  • Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
  • Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Drafting

SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
06-1993

Skills

  • Cargo securement
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Equipment operation
  • Freight handling
  • Safety protocols
  • Time management
  • Basic mechanical repair

Certification

Previously licensed in NYS with a class 4A sewage treatment operator.

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Hauler

Advanced Drainage Systems
08.2024 - Current

Shop Owner

Killgore Keystone
07.2016 - 09.2024

Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

Village of Waverly
02.2005 - 05.2016

Associate of Science - Mechanical Drafting

SUNY Delhi

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