Jarad Cooper
Eufaula,OK
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator II
Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
Checotah, OK
12.2012 - Current
- Operate equipment or heavy machinery such as trucks, tractors, road graders, dozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes, paint machines, semi-trailers, snow removal equipment and other equipment as needed.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
- Repair failures in the roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
- Repair and/or replaces signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
- Provide traffic control assistance using a stop/slow sign or flag to direct highway traffic.
- Apply herbicide to highway rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
- Remove debris including tires, animal carcasses, spilled items and other obstacles.
Maintenance Electrician
Griffins Foods
Muskogee, OK
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery by running conduit lines between machines.
- Provided technical support on site when needed.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactor's and timers.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all electrical installations for compliance with applicable codes.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits.
- Provided technical assistance to other maintenance personnel during repairs or installations.
- Calibrated instrumentation used to monitor plant operations.
Crew Leader
Anchor Glass Container
Henryetta, OK
10.2002 - 03.2009
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Conducted preventative maintenance activities on all assigned machines including lubrication and cleaning tasks.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding occupational health and safety.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems related to machines or processes as needed.
- Trained new personnel in proper operation of machines used in the glass processing department.
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
US Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, TX
04.1997 - 08.2001
- Repaired minor damages to aircrew flight gear items, such as rips in parachutes and stitching issues with harnesses.
- Inspected and maintained aircrew flight equipment, including parachutes, helmets, and survival gear.
- Replaced faulty wiring connections within cockpit instrument panels using standard electrical tools.
- Ordered replacement parts for defective or damaged aircrew flight gear components.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to identify any damaged or missing aircrew items.
- Trained new personnel on the proper use of aircraft rescue hoists, winches, and other specialized recovery equipment.
- Scheduled regular maintenance inspections for all assigned aircraft in accordance with established service intervals.
- Tested newly installed safety devices and emergency systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Trained in land and water survival
Education
Electrician Assistant - Electricity Program
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
Muskogee, OK01-2009
High School Diploma -
Checotah High School
Checotah, OK05-1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Air Force Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Connors State College
Warner, OKSkills
- Decision-Making
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Good Judgement
- Parts Lubrication
- Valid CDL
- Safety Compliance
Affiliations
- A-Team Leadership Team
- Future Farmers of America (FFA) former member
- Hands, Heart, Head, Health (4-H)- former member
- Hunting
- Football
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator II
Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
12.2012 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Griffins Foods
03.2009 - 12.2012
Crew Leader
Anchor Glass Container
10.2002 - 03.2009
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
US Air Force Base
04.1997 - 08.2001
Electrician Assistant - Electricity Program
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
High School Diploma -
Checotah High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Air Force Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Connors State College