Jason Bonson
Salem,OR
Summary
Light-hearted and thick-skinned individual with a diverse range of experiences. Achieved childhood dream of fighting forest fires at the age of 24, showcasing determination and drive. Challenged myself by disconnecting from modern life and living in the woods for several years, gaining valuable perspective. Developed strong skill set in operating and maintaining various equipment and tools. Over 5 years of leadership experience in fast-paced, high stress, & dangerous environments. Proactive and open to new opportunities. Seeking alignment in a mutually beneficial direction with a sense of purpose. Grateful for the opportunity to embark on this journey together.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tent Setter & Driver
Key Mfg. & Event Services
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Daily loading, securing, and transporting of various tools and equipment required to set up tents/structures up to 40-meters wide for customer events
- Regular use of numerous different vehicles & equipment for specific tasks such as: 550 flatbed w/ 20-foot trailer, box trucks up to 26', plus 3 various types of forklifts (sitting)
- Set up and operated a variety of machines and tools used to fabricate/clean/repair fabric at shop
- Unload/set up/operate various mechanical tools used during raising structures such as: pneumatic jackhammer, rotary impact drill, & capstan winch being most common
- Regularly connecting, hoisting, & guiding precision placement of heavy equipment while loading/unloading/installing equipment or erecting/taking down structures with, & in close proximity to Telescopic Boom Forklift
- Constantly developing & improving to increase overall effective efficiency & safety
- Trained new team members on the proper use of equipment, routine operations, and procedures/look out situations
Lead Janitor
T.V.W. Inc. (Sustainable Cleaning Systems)
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Was Lead at several State/City buildings at different times, and also worked as a float when other buildings needed coverage if someone was sick/on vacation
- Ended as lead at O.D.O.T Road Crew facility & was only employee onsite to clean, disinfect, stock paper products/soaps, remove trash, & sweep/mop/vacuum 4 small buildings
- Then 2 or 3 times a week after that would do the Amtrak & Greyhound buildings
- Was previous lead with others to supervise at a few locations such as old Health & Human Services at Wolverine complex which included cleaning Marion Co Parole & Probations office
- Then was lead at Department of State Lands where had supervised, among others, 2 deaf people at different times & 1 was kind enough to teach me A.S.L
- Then was lead at new Health building Silverton road
- Also worked Center 50+, Dept Of Human Services, Fish & Wildlife, plus O.D.O.T. Materials Lab
- Floated often to main O.D.O.T. 5-story building downtown & few times Probation office in Woodburn, plus Galt & more.
- Was CJIS certified to clean State Police building but never had to
Freelance General Construction/Carpentry
Private Citizens
05.2011 - 12.2016
- 5-years mostly as apprentice to 4 different retired craftsman/military/business owners over age 70
- Significant projects included, but aren't limited to: Building & painting 30' x 16' deck & freestanding cover next to double wide
- Install cross bracing for all joists & rafters of an old 60'x 30' shop on different property
- Framed new roof of smaller add-on
- Sheeted the outer wall & finished 20'x12' interior
- Insulating walls & attic, then hanging sheet rock
- Included kitchenette with single 6' counter w/ sink
- Added some lower shelves, & mounted an upper cabinet
- Plumbed & installed 2 small shower units
- Roof replacement of shingles/tar paper for 3-bedroom house
- Install septic & seepage made with four 50-gal barrels & PVC pipe
- Performed regular maintenance at 3 of their locations, plus others occasionally throughout the Santiam Canyon
- Ran chain saw to clear over-growth along both sides of 2-mile old logging road alone
- Was the sole maintenance & security for a year on best teacher's property giving family time disperse belonging after the gentleman's departure
Education
Wildland Firefighter Squad Boss, FAL-2 Sawyer - Wildfire Behavior & Incident Command System
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
Ferguson Management Company Jefferson, OR05.1999
Skills
- Proficient with hand & power tools
- Wildfire Sawyer
- Forklift operation
- Driving flatbed & 26' box trucks
- Supervisor experience 5 years
- Basic Spanish
- American Sign Language
- Restaurant cooking experience
- Advanced Wilderness survival
- Navigation
- Mental Toughness
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptability to Change
Certification
- CJIS cert., Criminal Justice Information Services via State Police, 01/01/17
- N.W.C.G courses via Ferguson Mgt. Co.
- FFT-2 cert., Fire Fighter Type 2 'Red Card', 01/01/99 - 01/01/03
- ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command Systems
- L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-130, Basic Firefighter Training
- S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- IS-700, Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FFT-1 cert., Squad Boss, 01/01/00 - 01/01/03
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
- S-212 cert., Wildland Fire Chainsaws, 01/01/00 - 01/01/03
- S-211 cert., Portable Pumps and Water Use, 01/01/00 - 01/01/03
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Tent Setter & Driver
Key Mfg. & Event Services
12.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Janitor
T.V.W. Inc. (Sustainable Cleaning Systems)
06.2016 - 11.2021
Freelance General Construction/Carpentry
Private Citizens
05.2011 - 12.2016
Wildland Firefighter Squad Boss, FAL-2 Sawyer - Wildfire Behavior & Incident Command System
National Wildfire Coordinating Group