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Jesse Gantt

Willits,CA

Summary

Responsible equipment operator with several years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in various sectors. Expert at smoothly handling tools to complete work. Sound knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caltrans Equipment Operator 2

Caltrans District 1
Leggett, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Operating and maintaining heavy equipment and commercial vehicles on a daily basis and ensuring our commercial vehicles are up to date on CHP BIT inspections and preventative maintenance schedule prior to use.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
  • Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, graders and excavators to move earth and materials.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
  • Plowed snow and performed ice prevention and removal procedures.
  • Operated and maintained/repaired multiple types of hammer flail type roadside mowers.
  • Dealt with emergency weather situations including downed power lines and worked closely with contractors to ensure they could get to the site and perform their duties safely as well.
  • Used Chapter 8 national traffic practices daily to ensure crew safety while working on the highways.

Deckhand

F/V Myriah
Fort Bragg, CA
11.2017 - 03.2021
  • Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
  • Used power block, line hauler, and crane for crab and longline fishing operations.
  • Performed welding and fiberglass repair work or improvement modifications on off seasons.
  • Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
  • Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat.
  • Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
  • Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
  • Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
  • Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.

Equipment Operator/Metal Fabricator

Get 'n Dirty Excavation
Laytonville, CA
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
  • Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
  • Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Follow safety protocols when operating fabricating machines.
  • Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
  • Assemble mechanical components such as shafts, gears and bearings into subassemblies.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching for new team members.

Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Nor-Crawl
Willits, CA
02.2006 - 04.2016
  • Built Custom 4x4 vehicles, rock crawlers, hot rods, suspension systems, motor swaps, accessories and components such as bumpers and headache/lumber racks by hand out of my own design and engineering.
  • Welding with MIG, TIG, and stick on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
  • Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
  • Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
  • Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.

Education

General Vehicle Technician Training

Universal Technical Institute/Northern California
Sacramento, CA
01-2006

GED -

California Proficiency Exam
Certificate # B0510369
06-2005

Skills


  • Equipment Inspections
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Materials transportation
  • Machinery Operation
  • Welding equipment
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Worksite safety
  • Job order prioritization
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Hydraulic Repair
  • Electrical Systems

Certification

  • Class A commercial licence with medical on file.
  • First aid, CPR, and AED certified by Health and Safety Institute
  • Truck, lowbed, mower, wheel loader, backhoe, excavator, and grader cartified through Caltrans

Timeline

Caltrans Equipment Operator 2

Caltrans District 1
07.2021 - Current

Deckhand

F/V Myriah
11.2017 - 03.2021

Equipment Operator/Metal Fabricator

Get 'n Dirty Excavation
05.2016 - 10.2017

Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Nor-Crawl
02.2006 - 04.2016

General Vehicle Technician Training

Universal Technical Institute/Northern California

GED -

California Proficiency Exam

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