KEVIN LAWSON
South Pittsburg,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Technician with solid background in manual labor and hands-on construction work. Proven track record of contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery and working collaboratively within team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Chattanooga Gas
10.2022 - Current
- Remove and repair natural gas lines
- Respond to emergency situations and hazardous areas
- Inspect natural gas main and service lines for leaks
- Set up traffic control
- Operate equipment around gas lines to expose lines safely to work on the lines
- Dig with shovels and other hand tools to cause as little damage as possible to lines and surrounding utilities
- Transport equipment to and from job sites
- Drive dump trucks with varying loads
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues an
- Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
- Assisted in training new hires on company protocol, increasing overall productivity within the department.
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Chattanooga - Public Works
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with a pipe crew installing various pipes for storm water
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Repaired damaged roadways
- Work in traffic while digging around all types of utilities
- Set up traffic control
- Load and maneuver concrete pipe while keeping everyone I work with safe
- Install various types of rock to prevent banks and yards from eroding
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
Automotive Mechanic
Chattanooga State Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Heavy Equipment Operator
TDOT - District 29 Maintenance
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Installation of drains and tiles
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Interstate slab removal and repair
- Cleaning of stopped up tiles
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Silt fence installation
- Storm clean up
- Right of way clearing
- Roadway building and repair
- Loading and hauling equipment
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
Electrician Journeyman
Norfolk Southern - Chattanooga Locomotive Shop
03.2014 - 11.2019
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements
- Updated service record files on equipment drawings and history
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and Cable cutters
- Utilized a 20-ton overhead crane with remote controls for installation of parts on a locomotive
- Maintained a working area that was clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors
- Supervision of an eight-man crew
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
Laborer
Norfolk Southern
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Moved Locomotives
- Washed and cleaned locomotives
- Helped with installation of track, rail and ballast
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Collision Repair Technician
Covenant Transport
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Tested vehicles and their components and systems
- Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
- Safely used all hand and power tools, including the T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench
- Produced detailed checklist for body shop management team.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to industry guidelines for proper equipment usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Promoted a safe work environment by maintaining clean workspaces and promptly addressing any hazards or concerns.
- Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional manner
- Uphold top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the shop
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Assistant Manager
- Supervised 3 to 4 people
- Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits
- Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels
- Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store
- Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service
- Conducted store inventories once per quarter
- Attended to customer complaints and processed product return or replacement requests.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and safely transported goods from stockroom to assigned floor.
- Kept customer spaces clean, neat and organized for maximum appeal.
Farm Equipment Operator
Haskew Farms
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Made visits to farms to attend to animal emergencies such as injury, disease, and birthing
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations
- Utilized heavy equipment for plowing, planting, and harvesting crops on 1400 acres
- Assisted in Feed Store managing (sacking feed, selling feed, interacting with customers)
- Traveled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions
- Climbed and maintained balance on steel framework, stairs and ladders
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Collision Repair and Business Management
Chattanooga State
High School Diploma -
Richard Hardy Memorial HS
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safe equipment operation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Job site organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Class A CDL - No Restrictions
Timeline
Field Technician
Chattanooga Gas
10.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Chattanooga - Public Works
06.2022 - 10.2022
Automotive Mechanic
Chattanooga State Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
TDOT - District 29 Maintenance
03.2020 - 12.2021
Electrician Journeyman
Norfolk Southern - Chattanooga Locomotive Shop
03.2014 - 11.2019
Laborer
Norfolk Southern
02.2012 - 03.2014
Collision Repair Technician
Covenant Transport
01.2010 - 03.2011
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2009 - 01.2010
Farm Equipment Operator
Haskew Farms
02.2006 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Richard Hardy Memorial HS
Associate of Applied Science - Collision Repair and Business Management
Chattanooga State
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