Grant McEwen
Newcastle,OK
Summary
Dependable, hardworking individual with construction background seeking long term employment with opportunities for advancement. Experience in residential, commercial, and heavy civil construction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Standard Engineering
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Perform density tests on soil, asphalt and aggregate with nuclear gauge.
- Perform slump and air tests on concrete.
- Create cylinder molds with concrete to calculate break strength of concrete.
- Inspect rebar layouts before concrete pours.
- Read blueprints
- Record all test results and location to send to engineers.
- Clean and calibrate equipment as required.
Laborer/Operator
ALLEN CONTRACTING
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Use excavator to dig trenches, grade out landscape areas and load trucks.
- Use front end loader to backfill trenches and load trucks.
- Use skid steer to grade out rock and dirt.
- Check grade for trenches with grade rod.
- Install storm drainage pipe and boxes.
- Check grade for roadways.
- Daily pre-check equipment and clean and grease at end of day.
Laborer
Kipco Construction
Eugene, OR
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Work with pipe crew as top man assisting pipe layer with: bringing pipe to trench, cutting pipe, installing fittings and checking trench grade.
- Work with grade crew to check grade for house pads, sidewalks, patios and landscape areas.
- Use sheep foot roller and smooth drum roller to compact dirt and rock. Use skid steer to transport and pile up dirt and rock.
- Use mini excavator to backfill small trenches.
- Use backhoe to backfill and hoe pack trench lines.
- Drive on site haul truck.
- Use front end loader to backfill trenches, transport and pile up dirt and rock and move materials across jobsite.
- Assist mechanic with fixing equipment on jobsite and at shop.
Laborer/Operator
Manhattan Road and Bridge
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Grade landscape areas and load dump trucks with excavators.
- Use skid steer to backfill small trenches.
- Use loader to transport material across jobsite.
- Perform daily pre-check of equipment.
- Check grade of trenches with grade rod.
- Install underground storm pipe.
Journeyman Electrician
Walker Electrical Contractors
Newcastle, OK
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning circuits and equipment, and repaired using new code compliant equipment.
- Install electrical panels, conduit breakers and pull wire for commercial buildings.
- Keep work truck and work areas clean and organized.
- Clear land and consolidate debris with skid steer.
Journeyman Electrician
Prolectric
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Pull wire for ceiling fans, lights, switches and receptacles in residential buildings.
- Final install of ceiling fans, lights, switches and receptacles in residential buildings.
- Install conduit and pull wire for electrical circuits and equipment in commercial buildings.
- Install new devices and equipment in commercial buildings.
- Keep work truck and jobsites clean and organized.
- Lead crew to ensure deadlines were efficiently completed.
Journeyman Electrician
Barnett Electric
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2020 - 01.2021
- As a journeyman electrician, offer multiple electrical service options for customers during service calls. Offer financing if applicable for sold jobs.
- Install conduit and pull wire for commercial electrical systems.
- Install electrical panels, devices and lights for commercial buildings.
- Perform rough-in wiring for residential buildings.
- Troubleshoot and fix faulty electrical circuits and equipment in residential buildings.
- Replace outdated electrical panels and meters with up to date and code complaint equipment.
- Responsible for keeping job site and work truck clean.
- Acquired Residential Journeyman License.
- Achieved highest sales for weekly achievements.
Electrical Apprentice
Bliss Electric
Moore, OK
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Work under supervision of journeyman electrician for installation of conduit, breaker panels, transformers, rooftop units for commercial buildings.
- Pull wire for electrical equipment. Install devices and lights for commercial buildings.
- Use scissor lifts and boom lifts for overhead conduit installations.
- Assist with troubleshooting faulty electrical circuits and equipment.
- Keep jobsite clean and organized.
Electrical Apprentice
A-1 ELECTRIC HEAT & AIR
Norman, OK
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Work with journeyman to perform residential service calls.
- New residential construction wiring for ceiling fans, lights, switches, receptacles and appliances.
- Final installation of ceiling fans, lights, switches, receptacles and appliances.
- Load up work truck with materials at beginning of the day.
- Clean and organize van and work area and end of day.
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Earlywine Golf Course
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Clean, organize, and charge golf carts.
- Check moisture levels of greens and water as needed.
- Set pin locations on greens prior to course opening.
- Rake sand traps prior to course opening.
- Maintain greens and fairways.
- Assist mechanic work on equipment in shop.
- Clean shop during down time.
Education
Home Inspector Certification - Home Inspections
Inspection Certification Associates
Waukesha, WI11.2024
Operator Certification - undefined
Heavy Equipment College of America
Oklahoma City, OK03.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Westmoore High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2015
Skills
- Jobsite management and organization
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Electrical Experience
- Backhoe, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Dozer and Excavator Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Grading Methods
- Cut/Fill Calculations
- Digging, Trenching & Loading Techniques
- Project Site Fundamentals
- Figure Areas & Volumes
- Troubleshooting
- Differential Leveling
- Landscape Maintenance
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician
- Level 1 Heavy Equipment Operator
- Backhoe, skid steer and wheel loader
Timeline
Field Technician
Standard Engineering
05.2025 - Current
Laborer/Operator
ALLEN CONTRACTING
05.2024 - 05.2025
Laborer
Kipco Construction
07.2022 - 03.2024
Laborer/Operator
Manhattan Road and Bridge
04.2022 - 06.2022
Journeyman Electrician
Walker Electrical Contractors
07.2021 - 09.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Prolectric
01.2021 - 06.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Barnett Electric
07.2020 - 01.2021
Electrical Apprentice
Bliss Electric
07.2018 - 06.2020
Electrical Apprentice
A-1 ELECTRIC HEAT & AIR
02.2017 - 07.2018
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Earlywine Golf Course
10.2013 - 02.2017
Home Inspector Certification - Home Inspections
Inspection Certification Associates
Operator Certification - undefined
Heavy Equipment College of America
High school diploma - undefined
Westmoore High School