Kenneth Dawson
Livingston,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in supervision and equipment operation. Skilled in maintaining safety compliance and ensuring efficient workflows, contributing to improved operational reliability and team performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Zachry
Beaumont, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Operate Caterpillar D9 bulldozer, overhead crane with clam bucket, front end loader, and skid steer to stockpile petroleum coke and load it onto cargo ships
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure reliability and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain seamless workflow on job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during all operational activities.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Small Business Owner
D&L Enterprises
LIVINGSTON, Texas
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed electrical and plumbing repairs
- Tractor work, brush hogging, land clearing
- Carpentry work
Maintenance Technician
Management & Training Corporation
Livingston, TX
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Served as acting maintenance supervisor while our supervisor was away on an extended medical leave.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in facility management software.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency maintenance requests from staff and management.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery to extend operational lifespan.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
- Performed routine repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for maintenance needs and safety compliance.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies to ensure availability for tasks.
Supervisor
KLS Construction
Livingston, TX
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
Correctional Lieutenant
Management & Training Corporation
Livingston, TX
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Caney High School
New Caney, TX05.1997
Skills
- Experience in leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance & repair
- Supervision & leadership
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Load management
- Heavy equipment operation
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month March 2024 from Management & Training Corporation
Timeline
Operator
Zachry
08.2025 - Current
Small Business Owner
D&L Enterprises
11.2024 - 08.2025
Maintenance Technician
Management & Training Corporation
05.2023 - 11.2024
Supervisor
KLS Construction
08.2020 - 04.2023
Correctional Lieutenant
Management & Training Corporation
03.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
New Caney High School