Jackson Braden
Adairsville
Summary
From college baseball, to coaching, into the workforce I have always had a leading mentality with an open mind to learn and teach new tasks. Dedicated HDD Operator with expertise in safety compliance, equipment handling, and technical troubleshooting. Proven ability to train new operators and effectively manage utility installation projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HDD Operator/Locator Technician
Global Pipeline Express
Bossier City
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Operated Vermeer 10x15s up to a Vermeer 220. Locators: Subsite, Falcon F5 and F2, Mag 8-10.
- Assisted in planning and executing utility installation projects efficiently.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of operations and equipment usage logs.
- Performed minor repairs on drill rigs as needed; troubleshot mechanical problems when necessary.
HDD Operator/Locator Technician
Raven Utilities
Tyler
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated a variety of underground drills and locating devices along with utility locators.
- Operated Vermeer 10x15s up to a Vermeer 220. Locators: Subsite, Falcon F5 and F2, Mag 8-10.
- Conducted regular bore path walkthroughs locating all existing utilities documenting with timestamp.
- Conducted regular maintenance on drilling machinery to reduce the risk of downtime on the drill.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
Project Manager/Construction Crew Leader
Southern Drilling and Excavation (Jason Sosa)
Calhoun
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed and led crews to ensure safe and timely completion of each project.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Understood and followed blueprints to specification while also calling in 811 tickets for said blueprints.
- Followed detailed management instructions to complete daily documentation such as redlines, bore logging, and billing.
Landscaper
Mike Westmoreland Contracting Inc.
Canton
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Completed a variety of landscaping tasks during summers in high school and while in college with time off from baseball.
- Specialized in irrigation and turf management installation for residential properties and golf courses.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skid steers, mini excavators, and manual tractors.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Education
MBA - Organizational Business
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2023
BBA - Business Management
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA07-2022
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School
Calhoun, GA05-2017
Skills
- Project management/crew leader
- Heavy equipment operation
- Utility locating
- Safety compliance
- Horizontal directional drilling
- OSHA regulations
- Time management
- Client relations
- Team leadership
- Utility installation
Timeline
HDD Operator/Locator Technician
Global Pipeline Express
10.2025 - 07.2026
HDD Operator/Locator Technician
Raven Utilities
01.2024 - 11.2025
Project Manager/Construction Crew Leader
Southern Drilling and Excavation (Jason Sosa)
05.2021 - 09.2023
Landscaper
Mike Westmoreland Contracting Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2020
MBA - Organizational Business
Middle Georgia State University
BBA - Business Management
Middle Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School