Kristopher LaFountain
Cleburne,USA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a strong ability to manage time effectively and solve problems. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to utilizing these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the growth of the organization. Possessing general construction and maintenance knowledge, which proves valuable in overcoming any issues that may arise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Deer Run LLC
2025.02 - Current
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
Mechanic
Shottenkirk Dodge
2024.03 - 2025.02
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
Stocker
Walmart
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Direct customers to merchandise using memory and or handheld location technology
- Able to complete tasks in a swift and timely manner
- Maintain store interior appearance throughout the day
- Unload order deliveries
- Able to work on one section until completion then go and help coworkers finish their section showing leadership and team player skills
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
KK Rents
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Inspect heavy equipment before and after use to ensure proper operation
- Operate heavy machinery to prep job sites and complete construction
- Evaluate and diagnose customer vehicles and heavy equipment
- Repair damaged machinery and components
- Fabricated, machined and and welded metal components
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
- Installed new parts and repaired components
Driver Sanitation Technician
Vantex
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Cleaned out and restocked portable restrooms
- Logging paperwork
- GPS and route planning
- Heavy lifting
- Project management
- Safety standards and protocols
- Self motivated, multitasking
- Safe vehicle operations
- Materials transport
Chief Home Officer
Home
2021.01 - 2022.12
- Caring for children ages 3-12
- Excellent Organizational skills as well as time management skills
- I show each of my clients my undivided attention while managing to ger several other tasks completed in a timely manner and correctly
- Provided a safe and clean activity space for myself and clients
- Have increased this practice due to Covid -19
Natural Gas Locator
Heath Consultants
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Performed thorough underground utility surveys using a variety of equipment including ground-penetrating radars, shovels, probes, measurement wheels, and other hand tools
- Communicated with project managers to determine the location of the gas lines
- Also communicated with customers regarding results and next steps in process
- Located gas lines by digging a series of test holes based on information given by customers or field crews
- Ensured the safety of others by following safety protocols and reporting any discrepancies or safety concerns immediately to supervisor
- No damages to report on record
- Provided accurate and consistent record keeping for all work preformed
- Maintained vehicle maintenance and upkeep
- Used Computer software programs such as Excel, Word and Blueprints
Correctional Officer
Lasalle Southwest Corrections
2019.01 - 2020.12
- Enforce Rules and Keep Order: Inside the prison or jail, correctional officers enforce rules and regulations
- They maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes
- Officers enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges
- Supervise the Activities of Inmates: Correctional officers supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules
- They must always also ensure the whereabouts of all inmates
- Officers also escort prisoners between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations
- Search for Contraband Items: Officers search inmates and their living quarters for contraband, such as weapons and drugs
- In addition, officers are responsible for screening visitors and incoming mail to ensure contraband is not brought into the prison or jail
- Inspect Facilities to Ensure That They Meet Standards: Correctional officers periodically inspect facilities
- They check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and any other evidence of violations of the rules
- Report on Inmate Conduct: Correctional officers must report any inmate who violates the rules
- If a crime is committed within their institution or an inmate escapes, they help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for the escapee
- Correctional Officers are responsible for writing reports and filling out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift
- Aid in Rehabilitation and Counseling of Offenders: As many prisons and jails are often incredibly understaffed, correctional officers with advanced training or college educations are often utilized in the rehabilitation and counseling of offenders
- In addition, correctional officers also participate in the rehabilitation efforts by scheduling work assignments, counseling, and educational opportunities
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gosdins Dozer Service
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Attend all job briefings
- Check all equipment thoroughly
- Complete daily assignments
- Move all material to designated locations
- Daily operation of Skid steer, Back Hoes, Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, and Forklifts as well as induction and magnetic locators
- Nightly equipment checks for maintenance
- End of shift jobsite briefing
Installation Technician
Spectrum
2011.01 - 2018.12
- Contract work
- Daily schedule check of assignments
- Collect all needed equipment for assigned locations
- Prompt response to all Client schedules
- Make connection with Client
- Assess Client issue
- Complete walk through of client location to establish most efficient cable route
- Perform installation or repair per customers need
- Log all information into company software
- Re-stock company vehicle
- Perform nightly vehicle maintenance
Lead Labor Hand
Mago Construction
2014.01 - 2017.12
- Oversaw general facility maintenance
- General construction
- Asphalt work
- Maintenance for BNSF
Heavy Equipment Operator
Star Excavation LLC
2007.01 - 2011.12
- Attend all job briefings
- Check all equipment thoroughly
- Complete daily assignments
- Move all material to designated locations
- Daily operation of Sky Track, Man Lifts, Pallet Jacks
- Nightly equipment checks for maintenance
- Clean Shop
Education
High School Diploma -
Brazos River Charter School
Nemo, Texas01.2009
Skills
- Skid steer
- Back Hoes
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Dozers
- Fork Lifts
- Sky Track
- Man Lifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Security management
- Observation
- Report writing
- Safety management
- Equipment Repair
- Physical strength
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Deer Run LLC
2025.02 - Current
Mechanic
Shottenkirk Dodge
2024.03 - 2025.02
Stocker
Walmart
2024.01 - 2024.03
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
KK Rents
2023.01 - 2023.12
Driver Sanitation Technician
Vantex
2022.01 - 2023.12
Chief Home Officer
Home
2021.01 - 2022.12
Natural Gas Locator
Heath Consultants
2020.01 - 2021.12
Correctional Officer
Lasalle Southwest Corrections
2019.01 - 2020.12
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gosdins Dozer Service
2018.01 - 2019.12
Lead Labor Hand
Mago Construction
2014.01 - 2017.12
Installation Technician
Spectrum
2011.01 - 2018.12
Heavy Equipment Operator
Star Excavation LLC
2007.01 - 2011.12
High School Diploma -
Brazos River Charter School