Korey Gore
Ameren Illinois
Lincoln,IL
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Utility Maintenance Technician
9 Months- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Mentored new technicians in best practices for accuracy and efficiency in field locates.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by prioritizing daily workload, ensuring timely completion of a high volume of locate requests.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers for seamless communication and coordination on job sites.
- Supported emergency response efforts by being available on-call to locate utilities quickly and accurately during urgent situations.
Gas Locate Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Use company provided RadioDetection equipment to perform Ameren gas and electric locates.
- Troubleshoot difficult to locate utilities; Digging for tracer wires, Operating Pipehorn, Use of Service Cards, Etc.
- Interpret blueprints or drawings in order to accurately determine the location of existing utilities.
- Respond to emergency calls during and after scheduled working hours and conduct locates safely and accurately.
- Verify accuracy of all locate marks prior to excavation activities.
- Use paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
- Assess the job site conditions and identify areas where additional safety measures are necessary.
- Identify potential hazards in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Forklift Operator
7 Months- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Create and implement Excel spreadsheets for inventory management
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
Forklift Operator
1 Year 7 Months- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management
Material Handler
8 Months- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
Material Handler/Machine Operator
1 Year 3 Months- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Load raw materials into hoppers of plastic injection molding machines.
- Stored raw materials safely according to company guidelines.
- Adjusted machine components according to product specifications.
- Selected appropriate plastic materials based on customer requirements and job specifications.
- Calibrated machinery settings prior to beginning a new production run.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures related to working with plastics.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
Roofing Laborer
6 Years 3 Months- Followed safety protocols when working at heights or using hazardous equipment.
- Removed existing layers of roofing material prior to installation of new materials.
- Ensured all debris was cleared away from the site after each job.
- Installed and repaired asphalt shingles, metal panels, flat roofs, and other roofing materials with precision.
- Assisted in the creation of estimates for labor costs associated with a project.
- Roofed and re-roofed homes, businesses, and industrial buildings.
- Inspected roofs for damage and leaks.
- Modified felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
Education
GED
Skills
Self-motivation and discipline
Leadership qualities
Training and mentoring
GPS technology
Documentation and reporting
Damage prevention techniques
Blueprint and map reading
Underground facility identification
Utility locating expertise
Underground utility locating
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
SR Utility Maintenance Technician
Ameren Illinois
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Gas Locate Technician
Stake Center Locating
10.2022 - 11.2025Read More
Forklift Operator
Rivian
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Forklift Operator
Estes Express Lines
06.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Material Handler
Frito-Lay
10.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Tekni-Plex
06.2018 - 09.2019Read More
Roofing Laborer
Wolf Roofing
03.2012 - 06.2018Read More
Heartland Community College
GED
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