Dustin Gilkerson
Alloy,WV
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Center Contracting
Charleston, WV
06.2022 - Current
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using crawlers and tractors.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Crede Lawn Care
Charleston, WV
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
General Laborer
Dana Transport
Charleston, WV
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepped tanker trucks to be filled with chemicals
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
Charleston, WV
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
Skills
OSHA 10 Certified
CPR Certified
Certified Flagger
Certified Spotter
Timeline
General Laborer
Center Contracting
06.2022 - Current
Landscaping Crew Leader
Crede Lawn Care
06.2021 - 05.2022
General Laborer
Dana Transport
07.2019 - 05.2020
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
08.2018 - 07.2019