Gage Travis
Pottsboro,TX
Summary
Diligent Lead Operator with talents in road construction, effectively troubleshooting problems to avoid downtime and regularly adjusting machines to maximize efficiency. Adept at running heavy equipment such as, motor grader, steel wheel roller, rubber tire roller, dozer, front end loader, road mixer, broom, water truck, bobtail dump trucks, and tandem axle dump truck.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Motor Grader Operator
Grayson County, Precinct 4
Pottsboro, TX
04.2015 - Current
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Equipment Operator/Flash Butt Welder
Holland Co.
Crete, IL
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Increased production efficiency by performing timely maintenance on welding machines and tools.
- Operating the Mobile Flash Butt Welder and driving the truck to work locations.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance through regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities for welding tools.
- Cutting and grinding rail - prepping and preparing before each weld.
- Traveled within Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Minnesota for contracted jobs.
Lead Operator
Grayson County, Texas
Pottsboro, TX
04.2015 - 04.2023
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Floor Hand
Thornton Drilling
Odessa, TX
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
- Provided emergency assistance during spills, fires or other accidents.
- Assisted lead driller with daily drilling operations and tasks.
- Cleaned up work areas and removed debris after extraction activities.
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Material Specialist
Catapillar Global Mining
Denison, TX
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School
Pottsboro, TX05.2011
Skills
- Class A CDL with tank endorsement
- Heavy equipment operator
- Materials movement
- Team collaboration
- Maintenance duties
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Effective communication skills
- Lever controls
- Training & development
- Problem resolution
- Teambuilding
- Shoulder repairs
- Traffic sign installation
- Snow and ice removal
- Drainage cleaning
- Computer skills
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Welding skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Flash Butt Welding skills
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Flash Butt Welder
Holland Co.
04.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Motor Grader Operator
Grayson County, Precinct 4
04.2015 - Current
Lead Operator
Grayson County, Texas
04.2015 - 04.2023
Floor Hand
Thornton Drilling
07.2014 - 04.2015
Material Specialist
Catapillar Global Mining
07.2011 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School