Hoke Byrd
Huntsville
Summary
United States Marine Corps veteran with proven leadership and a focus on quick and efficient completion of work without the sacrifice of quality. Shortly after departing the Marine Corps, I worked in Texas state roadway construction and maintenance along with general administrative support for 2.5 years. I am more than capable of scaling high places and giving my best each day to get any job done. I am a generally positive person with a great attitude who looks forward to working and am more than able to show up each and every day on time and ready for whatever the day has to offer. Skilled in administrative and mechanical work, I am able to accept and complete tasks given as well as take command of situations if required.
I am pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Engineer Tech 1
TXDOT
Huntsville, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented engineering solutions to enhance transportation infrastructure efficiency.
- Led project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of engineering projects within budget constraints.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements that resulted in reduced waste generation and conservation of resources.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Conducted thorough assessments of project specifications and regulatory compliance for road construction initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans for roadway improvements and maintenance.
Offsider
Swick Drilling North America
Round Mountain, NV
08.2023 - Current
- As a drillers offsider, I supported the Driller in obtaining core samples by physical work such as continuously pulling rods and emptying tubes, assisting to set up the drill, connecting hydraulic hoses, preparing inner and outer tubes, and more. Other day-to-day responsibilities include safely operating the Rod Handler, stacking and adding drill rods when required. maintenance and repair – completing daily pre-op inspection checklists for equipment, checking supply levels, and conducting simple repairs. Also being responsible for maintaining a water source and keeping water pumps and lines in safe, working order.
Heavy Equipment Operator, Administrative Support, General Maintenance Technician
Texas Department of Transportation
Huntsville, TX
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Obtained a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, only being able to pull pintle hook trailers, with a restriction on towing 5th wheel trailers.
- Became comfortable and proficient with operating heavy equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, skid steer loaders, and wheeled front end loaders.
- Familiar with general service requirements and procedures for heavy equipment and minor equipment
- Understands and became familiar with working within large construction project areas, being mindful of heavy equipment visibility issues, and working room.
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel worksheets and comprehending and implementing different spreadsheets.
- Received training as a General Engineering Tech and learned how to properly enter diary entries to log contractor work and duties performed.
- Supervised crack sealing contract for 2023 and made sure contract was carried out as outlined by TxDOT roadway maintenance manual.
Main Battle Tank Technician / Embarkation Representative / Tool Room NCO
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed logistics, organization, and installation of $9.2M worth of modification kits being applied to 35 vehicles over a 3-week period.
- Controlled and maintained records for parts requisition totaling over $7M for 70 vehicles.
- Reorganized parts storage, and maintained maintenance management for all of the battalion maintenance section resulting in a 99% readiness in the fiscal year 16 inspection
- Lead in a group of 5 maintaining 4 remotely located vehicles boosting overall vehicle readiness.
- Prepares supplies and equipment for embarkation and performs various Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E) functions to support the movement of personnel, supplies, and equipment via all modes of transportation using commercial and military assets, at all levels including unit, MAGTF, and joint operations.
- The DSETTS (Direct Support Electrical Systems Test Set) is used to test and trouble-shoot electrical systems on USMC's M1 Abrams tanks. This highly sensitive equipment is safely housed in our 3-to-1 Mobile Expandable Container Configuration (MECC) 20-foot ISO shelter.
- Served as floor mechanic / head platoon mechanic, promoted to vehicle commander of an M88A2.
- Supervised 15 junior marines.
- Performed basic automotive duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Marine Corps MBT, Tank Retriever (M88A2), and Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB).
- Completed basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals.
- Prepared, maintained, and supervised shop maintenance and management programs, and coordinated maintenance and recovery operations according to grade.
- While on deployment to South Korea (March 2018 to May 2018), off loaded equipment and conducted maintenance on the vehicles, then reloaded ship.
- Performed duties as a tank crewmen when company was short on tankers.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of government / military vehicles worth over $100M.
- Performed inventory and quality control on a weekly basis, ensuring all materials were available and operational at all times.
- Reported to supervisors on a regular basis, updating them on any issues, concerns and other information.
- Consulted technical manuals, both electronic and print versions on a daily basis, ensuring all repairs were done properly and on-time.
- Ordered tools and parts on a weekly basis, using government databases.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Remote05-2026
Diploma - undefined
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, TX06-2015
Skills
- Driving
- Truck driving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Horizontal drilling
- Technical analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CDL A
- Tanker Endorsement
- MSHA Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Engineer Tech 1
TXDOT
09.2024 - Current
Offsider
Swick Drilling North America
08.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator, Administrative Support, General Maintenance Technician
Texas Department of Transportation
01.2021 - 08.2023
Main Battle Tank Technician / Embarkation Representative / Tool Room NCO
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 12.2021
Diploma - undefined
Huntsville High School
Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus