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Blake Hinrickson

Onawa,IA

Summary

Qualified professional with clean record and dedication to teamwork. Experienced with range of powered equipment and various types of heavy machinery. Expertise includes regular upkeep and preventive maintenance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Operator

Woodbury County Secondary Roads
Luton, IA
08.2022 - Current
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment to move earth and materials.
  • Maintaining country right-of-ways, including moving/cutting trees, removing debris, and/or snow from roadways.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
  • Operated motor grader to level, spread, and compact earth on roads, highways, and other sites.
  • Operated power tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, spreaders and sprayers to treat lawns with fertilizer or other chemicals.

Automotive Mechanic

Pioneer Auto
Sergeant Bluff, IA
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Performed scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups.
  • Kept up-to-date with new technologies in automotive engineering through regular training courses.
  • Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
  • Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
  • Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
  • Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
  • Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
  • Followed safety procedures while working on cars to minimize risks of injury or accidents.
  • Provided estimates for labor costs involved in repair jobs based on customer requests.
  • Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.

Material Handler

AGP
Sergeant Bluff, IA
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight from railcars.
  • Recorded information such as weights, numbers of packages, destinations, and other data on shipping documents.
  • Received instructions from supervisors regarding loading and unloading requirements.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, crowbars, wrenches., to open boxes or crates containing cargo items.
  • Followed company policies related to health and safety regulations while performing job duties.

Towing Operator

Stockton Towing
Sioux City, IA
07.2014 - 05.2017
  • Operated a variety of equipment such as flatbeds, wheel lifts, and wreckers to transport vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles onto trailers or tow truck beds using chains, straps, winches, ramps, hoists and dollies.
  • Provided roadside assistance including jump starts and tire changes.
  • Responded promptly to customer requests for service via phone or radio dispatch systems.
  • Assisted mechanics with heavy-duty repair work when necessary.
  • Attended training sessions related to safety protocols and procedures for proper operation of tow trucks.

Education

Automotive Mechanic

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
08-2014

High School Diploma -

Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School
Sergeant Bluff, IA
05-2014

Skills

  • Equipment operations
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Reliability
  • Maintain safety

Volunteer Work

  • Member of Hornick and Onawa Fire and Rescue
  • Certified in HazMat and Firefighter 1
  • Participated in the sheriff's reserve program

Certification

  • Class A CDL with Tankers Endorsement
  • DL #210DD9035

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Woodbury County Secondary Roads
08.2022 - Current

Automotive Mechanic

Pioneer Auto
05.2018 - 08.2022

Material Handler

AGP
05.2017 - 05.2018

Towing Operator

Stockton Towing
07.2014 - 05.2017

Automotive Mechanic

Western Iowa Tech Community College

High School Diploma -

Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School

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