Kenneth R. Clawson
Brant Lake,NY
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator bringing 10 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in a wide range of equipment, including trenchers, backhoes and diggers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
KRC Contracting LLC
Indian Lake, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of construction contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive lawn care plan tailored to each customer's needs.
- Maintained records of services rendered, including invoices, payments, and contracts.
- Performed regular mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, overseeding and fertilizing services for residential and commercial customers.
- Scheduled appointments with customers for lawn care services.
- Inspected properties before beginning work to identify existing issues or special requirements.
- Monitored the health of turfgrass by performing soil tests and making recommendations on pest control measures as needed.
- Operated power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and other tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks.
- Loaded dirt, gravel, and rock into dump truck beds for disposal or transport purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance on skid steer machinery such as checking fluid levels, tightening bolts.
- Inspected machines before use to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations.
- Cleaned up after each job was completed including sweeping up any spilled materials or debris left behind.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in accordance with company policies.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
- Stacked sheared trees onto trailers and trimmed loads to prevent dropping trash on highways.
- Hooked chains to logs according to safety procedures.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
Handyman Helper
Prospect point cottages
Blue Mountain Lake, New York
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted handyman with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance installation.
- Gathered supplies for projects as requested by the handyman.
- Transported materials to job sites using company vehicles.
- Cleaned up work areas after each job was completed.
- Inspected walls and floors for damage or deterioration before repairs were made.
- Installed fixtures such as shelves, cabinets, and doors in homes or businesses.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on jobsites.
- Performed minor landscaping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely while completing projects.
- Unloaded delivery trucks of building materials at job sites.
- Utilized ladders safely while performing tasks at heights above ground level.
- Performed routine maintenance activities such as changing light bulbs or replacing faucets.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
Pipe Layer
Galusha and sons
Queensbury, New York
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kullman contracting
Indian Lake, NY
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Septic systems
- Concrete work
- Driveways
- Stone work
- Tree work
- Landscaping
- Equipment repair
- Lot clearings
- Grading
- Rock walls
- Operating heavy equipment; dump truck, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, backhoe
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian Lake High School
Indian Lake, NY06-2017
Skills
- Safe equipment operator
- OSHA 10 certified
- Quick and efficient
- Project estimation and bidding
- Front end loader operations
- Safe equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Safety and compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction background
- Effective communication skills
- Routine cleaning
- Job bidding
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Equipment Repair
- Safety understanding
Timeline
Contractor
KRC Contracting LLC
06.2021 - Current
Handyman Helper
Prospect point cottages
04.2020 - Current
Pipe Layer
Galusha and sons
05.2019 - 12.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kullman contracting
05.2015 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Indian Lake High School