Kris Pennington
Equipment Operator
Harriman,TN
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in construction work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials Company
Maryville, TN
09.2017 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Solar Technician
Lightwave Solar Electric
Antioch, TN
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, and grounding equipment.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Installed solar collector mounting devices on asphalt, shingle or built-up gravel roofs using materials and penetration methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
Kingston, TN 08.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Materials movement
Proficient in loaders ,dozers ,excavators, crans,boom trucks
Analytical and Critical Thinking
First Aid/CPR
Equipment trainer
Rigging
Commercial drivers license
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials Company
09.2017 - Current
Solar Technician
Lightwave Solar Electric
08.2016 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
08.1986 - 05.1990