Jesse Thompson
Hoxie,KS
Summary
I am a US veteran looking to change my line of work to accommodate my lifestyle better. I have done hard manual labor my whole, have also been a part time trader for quite a while. I feel like my passion for trading would accompany a job with Topstep. I am hard working and trustworthy. Would love to experience working for a great company with good benefits and room to grow in the future.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JT Grader Service
Hoxie, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Public Works Employee
City of Hope
Hoxie, KS
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Coordinated with local government officials regarding zoning regulations related to Public Works projects.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of water and sewer systems.
Fire Direction Specialist
US Army
Abilene, KS
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Supervised crewmembers during live-fire exercises in order to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Troubleshot problems related to communications equipment and software applications used in the Fire Direction Center.
- Provided technical advice regarding the capabilities of various weapon systems to higher-ranking officers.
- Reviewed map overlays produced by mapping teams and adjusted firing data as necessary.
- Set up radio communication links between team members.
- Calculated firing data for artillery and mortar weapons.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Certificate of Achievement - Distinguished Honor Graduate - United Stated Army Field Artillery School
Certificate of Promotion - Sergeant United States Army
7th Warrior Training Brigade Noncommissioned Officers Academy Graduate
Army Achievement Medal
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JT Grader Service
08.2022 - Current
Public Works Employee
City of Hope
01.2021 - 01.2023
Fire Direction Specialist
US Army
01.2009 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Fort Hays State University