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Elmo Knight

Oroville,CA

Summary

Motivated, team-oriented mechanic/operator with oilfield, industrial and railroad experience. I thrive in fast paced environments and look forward to challenging assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Multiple safety certifications as a contractor with PG&E and local unions including IBEW 1245 and Laborer's 185.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Underground Utility Technician

RCI
11.2022 - Current
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
  • Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Vegetation Control, Davey Tree
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintain standard levels of vegetation in the area surrounding utility poles by:
  • Applying herbicides to control weeds and grasses
  • Using equipment to maintain appropriate levels of vegetation
  • Following contracts for work requirements and job specifications
  • Collect data to monitor and manage levels of invasive species of vegetation
  • Properly maintain, calibrate, and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, weed Eaters
  • Blowers

Crew Leader

W.M. Lyles Company
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Perform basic mechanical, lay-out of equipment while maintaining a safe work environment
  • Perform and/or coach in equipment installation, calibration and relocation
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Working all shifts and hours
  • Maintain a safe work environment, maintain good personal safety record, report unsafe conditions or equipment
  • Keep track and complete time sheets and job safety analysis
  • Communicate with forman, superintendent and inspectors to relay and assist crew with job duties

Laborer

Spsg Partners
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Clean property's of hazardous waste and debris from the camp fire
  • Set Up decontamination zones
  • Communicate and instruct operators and truck drivers on Safest passage around lots
  • Identity the known and unknown hazards as they occurred
  • Install safety fencing around septic tanks and cliffs
  • Use of hand tools such as shovels, concrete saw, drills etc

Carman

Union Pacific Railroad J.R. Davis Yard
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Inspect freight cars for defects and safety alliances
  • Determine if the car is safe to travel and in compliance with federal regulations
  • Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment
  • Test units for operability before and after repairs
  • Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Mechanic

UST Testing Services Inc
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Bend tubbing, using hand tools
  • Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
  • Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders
  • Remove and replace worn components
  • Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
  • Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place
  • Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents
  • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.

Relief Driller

Ensign United States Drilling
06.2011 - 11.2014
  • Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers in order to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes
  • Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective
  • Push levers and brake pedals in order to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells
  • Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs
  • Maintain records of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, materials and tools used, services rendered, and time required
  • Maintain and adjust machinery in order to ensure proper performance
  • Start and examine operation of slush pumps in order to ensure circulation and consistency of drilling fluid or mud in well
  • Direct rig crews in drilling and other activities, such as setting up rigs and completing or servicing wells
  • Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud
  • Bolt together pump and engine parts, and connect tanks and flow lines.

Lube Technician

Avery's Lube & Oil
03.2008 - 06.2011
  • Collect cash payments from customers and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards and provide customers with receipts
  • Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, and other fluids; and add air, oil, water, or other fluids, as required
  • Sell and install accessories, such as batteries, windshield wiper blades, fan belts, bulbs, or headlamps.

Education

High School Diploma -

Challenge Charter High School
Oroville, CA
05.2007

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Butte College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • Project Deadlines
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Welding Equipment
  • Equipment Safety
  • Machine Tools
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Safety Awareness
  • OSHA Safety Guidelines
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Employee Performance
  • Handling Chemicals
  • Safety Regulations
  • Hand Tool Usage
  • Vegetation Maintenance
  • GPS System Use
  • Safety Policies and Procedures

Timeline

Underground Utility Technician

RCI
11.2022 - Current

Vegetation Control, Davey Tree
06.2021 - 09.2022

Crew Leader

W.M. Lyles Company
06.2020 - 06.2021

Laborer

Spsg Partners
03.2019 - 10.2019

Carman

Union Pacific Railroad J.R. Davis Yard
06.2017 - 02.2019

Mechanic

UST Testing Services Inc
06.2015 - 06.2017

Relief Driller

Ensign United States Drilling
06.2011 - 11.2014

Lube Technician

Avery's Lube & Oil
03.2008 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Challenge Charter High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Butte College

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