Jody Jescheke
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, road graders, and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 20 years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/operator
Jescheke Contracting
Kalispell, MT
2022 - Current
- Operated various pieces of heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, graders, rollers.
- Maintained daily logs to track work progress and material usage.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while working on road construction projects.
- Laid out a variety of materials including gravel, sand and asphalt for use in road construction.
- Built up embankments using soil or stone to create a stable base for new roads.
- Performed routine maintenance on large machinery used in road construction projects.
- Compacted soil layers using vibratory compaction machines during the course of a project.
- Checked levels frequently throughout the day to make sure that roads are properly graded according to plan.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
Equipment Operator
Flathead County road dept.
Kalispell, MT
03.2013 - 11.2021
- Inspected and repaired roads, and culverts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained records of work performed, materials used, and any other relevant information.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect potential hazards or damage to the roadway.
- Performed manual labor tasks including shoveling dirt and debris from roadsides.
- Repaired potholes by filling them with asphalt or other material.
- Operated a variety of tools and equipment related to road maintenance such as jackhammers, power saws, graders, compactors, concrete mixers, mowers, tractors and snowplows.
- Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
- Sealed cracks on road surfaces using appropriate sealant materials.
- Assisted in constructing new roads including laying gravel base layers and paving surfaces with asphalt or concrete.
- Applied salt or sand to icy patches on roads during winter months.
- Loaded trucks with building materials such as gravel or asphalt needed for repairs or new construction projects.
- Maintained vehicles used in road maintenance operations such as dump trucks and backhoes by performing routine services like oil changes and tire rotations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completion of assignments.
- Followed all safety protocols while working on the job site.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Adhered to local laws governing the use of heavy machinery when operating it near residential areas.
- Displayed a professional attitude towards customers who stopped at work sites for inquiries about ongoing projects.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations where immediate repair was necessary due to hazardous conditions.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated pneumatic tampers to repair joints and patch broken pavement with asphalt.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Operational Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Flathead County road dept.
03.2013 - 11.2021
Owner/operator
Jescheke Contracting
2022 - Current