Kolin Potter
Pineville,LA
Summary
Entry-level heavy equipment operator with training in multiple machines, supported by real-world experience in construction tasks such as painting and flooring. Former process technician running production machinery in a busy warehouse environment. Brings strong physical stamina, safety-minded work habits, and a willingness to learn and grow in the heavy equipment field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Evans Construction Of The Carolinas
Pineville, LA
07.2023 - Current
- Used spray guns to apply paint evenly over large surfaces.
- Filled cracks and breaks in plaster surfaces with putty or epoxy compounds.
- Scraped old paint from surfaces in preparation for new coats of paint.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Process Technician
Express Professionals Employment (PLASTIPAK)
Pineville, LA
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated and managed box machines that formed cardboard boxes.
- Helped monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.). To produce high-quality, rigid plastic containers.
- Troubleshoot equipment, and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to the manufacturing process.
Maintenance Assistant/Office Aid
Evergreen Services
Pineville, LA
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and expenses related to facilities management.
- Repaired broken windows, doors, walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and other building components.
- Maintained records of customer accounts in an organized fashion according to established procedures.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into spreadsheets, databases and other systems.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
Education
NCCER Level One, Core, Utility Tractors, & Construction Site Safety - Heavy Equipment Operations
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Entrepreneuiarship
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASkills
- Equipment operation
- Construction safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Site preparation techniques
- Road construction
- Decision-making
- Machinery inspection
- Hydro excavation
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Equipment handling
- Site bulldozing
- Construction background
- Clean driving record
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Safe driver
Timeline
Process Technician
Express Professionals Employment (PLASTIPAK)
03.2025 - 10.2025
Maintenance Assistant/Office Aid
Evergreen Services
11.2023 - 02.2025
Laborer
Evans Construction Of The Carolinas
07.2023 - Current
NCCER Level One, Core, Utility Tractors, & Construction Site Safety - Heavy Equipment Operations
Nunez Community College
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Entrepreneuiarship
Bossier Parish Community College