JEFFREY PAULSON
North Pole,Ak
Summary
Hardworking construction worker well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates government sites and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Osborne Construction Co
Fairbanks, AK
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Unloading and loading materials on trucks, On Eielson Air Force Base and off base.
- Operating equipment to transport materials and dirt to excavation sites.
- Operated dozer to fine grade roads, pads and barged ramps on Military sites around alaska.
- Operated Skid steer to remove debris, Snow and other materials from streets and work areas.
- Connecting hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Operating excavator to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and dig trenches for new utiladors on Eielson Air Force Base.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Loading side dumps and end dumps with concrete, sod and asphalt and other materials with excavator.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- putting rebar together for new utiladors and water tank pads and then pouring concrete.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations site to grade with different pieces of Equipment and compacted dirt in 1 foot lift. had compaction test done for every lift.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Moving and staging materials for other contractors like the plumbers and elections and others.
- Operated Dozers, Excavators, Skid steers, zoom booms and front end loaders and other pieces of equipment. I can ran a large variety of attachments from snowblower to rotators on excavators.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alaska Technical Services LLC
Cold Foot, Alaska
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated D8 Dozer to strip overburden and trees on virgin ground so I could start ripping frozen ground, Also would push fresh material to the excavator.
- Operated excavator to load the Impact crusher for making SPEC E1 for capping the haul road up past cold foot. And sorted out big frozen chunks of rock so they don't destroy the Impact crusher.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Operated D8 dozer to push the freshly crushed E1 into 40,000 yard piles.
- Did walk arounds, Around all pieces equipment Including the crusher and light plants and Frost fighter.
- Did daily maintenance to the crusher making sure bolt were tight also replacing shaker screens and belts. Using excavator to replace impact bars once they were out of spec.
- Operated loader to move heaters and light plants and other materials around the job site.
- Operated D8 dozer for pit development and clearing snow around the job site for cleaner and easier access on the job site
- Did daily greasing of equipment and tightening of dozer track's when loose.
Framer
Watterson Construction Co
Fort Wainwright, AK
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Did metal stud framing for new barracks housing out on Fort Wainwright.
- Operated Scissor lifts inside building to get to hard to reach spots for framing.
- Operated 85 foot man basket to install flashing on the out side of the new building.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance project efficiency.
- Managed inventory of framing materials, optimizing supply chain operations for timely project completion.
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Worked with Electricians and plumbers to make sure they had what they needed to get there job done or if any framing needed to be moved.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Walker Enterprises
North Pole, AK
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations
- Operated skid steer and front end loader to remove snow 3 feet from sprung tents on Fort Wainwright base
- Put down salt and gravel for traction after plowing
- hauled snow away from the job site to the snow dump, Also loaded dump trucks and side dumps.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Maintain equipment safety by doing 360 walk around and letting equipment warm up, also exercise the hydraulics before heavy use.
Roofing
Alaska shingle solutions
North Pole, AK
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Repaired and replaced all types of roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals
- Removed old shingles and sheeting, prepped for new metal roofs and shingles
- Repaired damaged framing due to leaking from the old roof
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
Pipe Insulator
ASRC
Prudhoe Bay, AK
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal
- Operated wide range of hand and power tools safely, properly and efficiently
- Heated the pipe with a weed burner and prepped for denso pipe line coating
- Worked harsh weather and high winds to get the job done
- Installed stainless steal banding over sheet metal and caulking seams for weather proof
Laborer
Alyeska builders
North Pole, AK
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling
- Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding
- Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer, loaders
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
Laborer
Delta Contractors LLC
Prudhoe Bay, AK
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like pipe racks
- Removed and disassembled scaffolding and pieces weighing over 60 pounds at end of each shift or project and loaded all materials into trucks
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in all weather conditions
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion
- Framed out storage boxes and shelving for electricians
- Helped pipe welders move there materials
- Heated pipe and prepped with denso, after that put pipe insulation on then installed sheet metal and banding and caulked the seems.
Education
Certification -
Heavy Duty Operators Course
Fairbanks, AK05.2020
High School Diploma -
North Pole High School
North Pole, AK05.2018
Certification -
302 Heavy Duty Maintenance Program
Fairbanks, AK05.2018
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Hand and power tools
- Tool repairs
- Framing
- Site preparation Materials handling
- Basic welding skills
- Carpentry
- Work well with others
- Fast learning
- Construction background
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Excavator attachment usage
- Gps on equipment and Gps rovers
Additional Information
- Fred Kuykendell / (907) 590-4622
- Shannon Price / (907) 342-9990
- Martin Hartley / (907) 590-9294
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alaska Technical Services LLC
11.2024 - 02.2025
Framer
Watterson Construction Co
01.2024 - 05.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Osborne Construction Co
05.2021 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Walker Enterprises
09.2020 - 03.2021
Roofing
Alaska shingle solutions
04.2020 - 08.2020
Pipe Insulator
ASRC
12.2019 - 04.2020
Laborer
Alyeska builders
04.2019 - 10.2019
Laborer
Delta Contractors LLC
11.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
North Pole High School
Certification -
302 Heavy Duty Maintenance Program
Certification -
Heavy Duty Operators Course