Jeffery Jay Chelette
Dry Prong,USA
Summary
Experienced with operating heavy machinery in construction settings. Utilizes efficient techniques for machinery control and site safety. Track record of effective teamwork and punctual project completion.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
General Equipment Mechanic
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/ Vicksburg District
Vicksburg, Ms
03.2023 - Current
- Perform maintenance on lock and dam equipment, systems, and facilities, which include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Weld and fit on lock and dam structures. Perform regular inspections, test operations, and preventative maintenance as well as diagnostic inspections and troubleshooting. Perform repairs and replacements on lock and dam equipment and controls. Maintain records of preventative maintenance and repairs. Provide technical knowledge and direction to coworkers who assist in said duties. Perform maintenance and repair of entire site, including buildings and grounds. Maintain a clean and safe work environment free of clutter and debris. Assess all hazards and mitigate them accordingly. Perform proper safety procedures and documentation prior to beginning each task. Possess welding certs as well as CDL. Assisted Dirt Crew in excavation of river drainage and erosion control, using long boom excavators and off-road heavy haul trucks, as well as performing finish work with crawler tractors.
- Supervisor: Brandon Jones - 318-267-9155; Contact: Yes
- Salary: $33.18 Hourly
- Hours Per week: 40+
Equipment Operator/Mechanic/Electrician
J.B. Griffin Construction Company
Winnfield, Louisiana, United States
08.1994 - 03.2023
- My duties consisted of operating various types of heavy equipment such as excavators, crawler tractors; ranging from D3 to D8, motor graders, lowboy tractor trailers, dump trucks, tracked & wheeled loaders, scrapers and water trucks. I was responsible for maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment. I have vast experience in cutting slopes to grade, soil compaction and back filling, building revetments, checking elevation and grade, reading and comprehending blueprints. I meet deadlines with quality work while adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Supervisor: Bill Griffin - 318-628-6202; Contact: Yes
- Salary: $1250.00 per week
- Hours per week: 40
Heavy Equipment Operator
T.L. James Construction
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
08.1990 - 08.1994
- My duties consisted of operating various pieces of heavy equipment. I have done excavation of embankment, excavated trenches for storm drainpipes, laid reinforced concrete pipe, laid various sizes of backfilling and compaction of backfill as required by D.O.T.D. I have removed old shut down/discarded gas and diesel tanks from deep in the ground at service stations. I have placed new tanks in the ground and performed the dirt work on top of the new installed tank and finished the dirt work to prep for the concrete to be poured on top, using a Caterpillar excavator. While working here I have operated 50-ton Grove cranes running a man basket lifting men in the air to make repairs. I have loaded and unloaded steel beams, sheet piling and bridge girders. A lot of my time in the crane was working in harsh, hot conditions, I worked well with a crew of several men watching the flagmen instructions while moving the crane and unloading heavy beams and various pieces of machinery. I have not had any accidents while performing these duties and I am very comfortable with my ability to perform the duties asked of me.
- Supervisor: Buddy Plumlee - 318-640-0705; Contact: Yes
- Salary: $10.00 per hour
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Diploma -
Grant High School
Dry Prong, Louisiana, United States05-1990
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction background
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Earthmoving operations
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Excavation expertise
- Grading techniques
- CDL license holder
- Backfilling techniques
- Excavator attachment usage
Additional Information
- Training - Learning basic firefighting equipment (03/05/2010) Learned the fundamentals of fighting fires with specialized equipment, SCBA, fire extinguishers and fire safety.
- Training - Air Brake Training on tractor trailer (03/10/2009) Learning the basics and troubleshooting of airbrake system on tractor trailers and similar equipment.
- Training - U.S. Government Erosion Control (07/20/2000) Learning to prevent erosion on haul roads through national forest.
Timeline
General Equipment Mechanic
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/ Vicksburg District
03.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator/Mechanic/Electrician
J.B. Griffin Construction Company
08.1994 - 03.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
T.L. James Construction
08.1990 - 08.1994
Diploma -
Grant High School