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Eric Olave

Amarillo,Texas

Summary

As listed below I have many years of park maintenance experience, in addition to heavy equipment experience. I am also well versed in various snow removal operations, I also have a Class A commercial drivers license.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Operator

Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers.
  • Operated riding mowers, tractor mowers, weedeaters, edgers, and leaf blowers to assist groundskeepers.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Put up and attached structural components and poured concrete to complete construction projects as scheduled.

Stage Crew Member

Project Ghosttown Entertainment
Amarillo, TX
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks.
  • Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
  • Assisted with the installation of audio-visual systems in venues.
  • Maintained cleanliness of backstage area before, during and after productions.
  • Adjusted sound levels as directed by director or producer during rehearsals and performances.
  • Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.

General Farm Hand

Weiner Family Farm
Groom, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in the planting and harvesting of crops.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery.
  • Maintained fences, gates, barns and other farm structures.
  • Operated tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles safely.
  • Prepared soil for planting by tilling or plowing fields.
  • Sprayed fertilizers or herbicides on plants according to instructions.

Truck Driver

M&G Transportation
Amarillo, Texas
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.

Stage Crew Member

Project Ghosttown Entertainment
Amarillo, Texas
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assisted in the setup and tear down of stage equipment, props, and furniture.
  • Organized sound equipment to ensure proper operation during shows.
  • Managed backstage areas before, during, and after shows Received direction from production staff regarding cues, timing.
  • Ensured that all audio and visual components were functional prior to showtime.

Highway Maintenance Technician II

Texas Department Of Transportation
Vega, TX
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • I was employed at the Texas Department of Transportation as a Highway Technician II.
  • While at the Texas Department of Transportation I operated various pieces of heavy equipment including frontend loaders, motorgraders, street brooms, 12 yard dump trucks, and steel wheel and rubber tire rollers to repair paved and unpaved roadways.
  • I also assisted in Snow removal operations including plowing and brine application.
  • While employed at the Texas Department of Transportation I obtained a non-political spray applicator license, although it expired after I left.

Equipment Operator II

City Of Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • While employed in the street department at The City of Amarillo I was Responsible for a crew of four fellow employees.
  • I operated many pieces of heavy equipment including front end loaders, Skid steers, motorgraders, and 12 yard dump trucks.
  • I was responsible for the resurfacing of unpaved alley around the city of Amarillo.
  • I also assisted in snow Removal operations including snow plowing, and salting and sanding local roads.
  • In addition the the duties listed above I operated mowing equipment to cut grass on city right of ways.

Park Irrigation Technician

City Of Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • While employed in the parks department at the City of Amarillo, I was responsible for the upkeep of many public parks including irrigation systems, restroom facilities, and grass cutting.
  • I operated riding mowers, weedeaters, edgers, backpack blowers, and backhoes.
  • My primary responsibility was the irrigation for the district including the repair and installation of Sprinkler systems.
  • I also assisted in snow removal operations including snow plowing, and salting and sanding local roads.

Summer Youth Worker

City Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Assisted in the cutting of grass at various local parks. I operated edgers, weedeaters, and backpack blowers while I was on summer break from high school.

Summer Youth Worker

City Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Assisted in the cutting of grass at various local parks. I operated edgers, weedeaters, and backpack blowers while I was on summer break from high school.

Summer Youth Worker

City of Amarillo-Park Maintenance
Amarillo, TX
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Assisted in the cutting of grass at various local parks. I operated edgers, weedeaters, and backpack blowers while I was on summer break from high school.

Education

High School Diploma -

Caprock High School
Amarillo, TX
05.2010

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Skills

  • General Labor
  • Following Instructions
  • Safety Compliance
  • Following Project Plans
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • CDL License
  • Sprinkler System Maintenance
  • Soil Preparation
  • Chemical Application
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Weeding and Edging

Certification

  • Class A commercial drivers license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Amarillo ISD
09.2023 - Current

Stage Crew Member

Project Ghosttown Entertainment
01.2023 - 09.2023

General Farm Hand

Weiner Family Farm
01.2022 - 01.2023

Truck Driver

M&G Transportation
03.2021 - 12.2021

Stage Crew Member

Project Ghosttown Entertainment
09.2019 - 03.2021

Highway Maintenance Technician II

Texas Department Of Transportation
09.2017 - 09.2019

Equipment Operator II

City Of Amarillo
07.2014 - 09.2017

Park Irrigation Technician

City Of Amarillo
06.2012 - 06.2014

Summer Youth Worker

City Of Amarillo
06.2009 - 08.2009

Summer Youth Worker

City Of Amarillo
06.2008 - 08.2008

Summer Youth Worker

City of Amarillo-Park Maintenance
06.2007 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Caprock High School

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Amarillo College

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