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Kristoffer Marques

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Experienced with Port Terminal Operations and Motor Vehicle Maintenance. Safety oriented CDL Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator focused on completing assignments in a timely manner with a quick attention to detail and situational awareness. High-energy, organized Work Leader successful in motivating teams with a positive culture that drive effectiveness, morale and continued success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On Call Snow Equipment Operator

BrightView
Puyallup, WA
11.2022 - Current
  • On call to safely remove snow using heavy equipment and plows independently at various locations during any given shift.
  • Being readily available to report to facilities quickly.
  • Being aware of safety concerns or issues that may arise.
  • Work with customers ensuring safe working practices and conditions.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

On Call Snow Equipment Operator

Aero Snow Removal
SeaTac, WA
10.2022 - Current
  • Trained to assist in push/pile and melt snow removal operations at SeaTac Airport Delta Terminals
  • Currently on call for jump team to assist at other airports
  • Follow all rules and regulations in safe snow removal operation

CDL Driver/Terminal Operations

Matson Navigation of Alaska
Tacoma, WA
06.2018 - Current

40+ hours per week; Full Time. Current Bid Position Heavy Haul Tractor Operator

  • Yard- Load and unload autos, trailers, oversized vehicles, equipment and cargo on and off ramps, docks, flat racks and containers. Log container numbers and verify paperwork for shipment of cargo and vehicles. Secure or remove tire blocks with templates, nail guns and crowbars. Check in, inspect, sticker and release autos for customers and dealership carriers. Lash and unlash flats, build and secure loads by means of straps, chains, metal bands, dunnage, plastic sheeting and cargo protectors with the use of forklifts with attachments, scissor lifts, binders, chain saws, shackles, load bars and hand tools. Use of proper PPE for different working conditions.
  • Hostle- Hostle containers, flats and car carriers to and from dock, yard and rail areas. Verify paperwork, booking, seal and dispatch instructions. Lock and unlock twist locks at corner castings for transport or container loading and off loading at top pick. Use of 20', 40' and 45' slider and stationary chassis. Log each move of equipment and any delay details.
  • Street Driving- Verify dispatch assignments and log into freight service system. Pre trip tractor, chassis, container and locks ensuring safe working conditions and street legal use. Dray containers and flats to and from port, rail, distribution centers and customers. Standby for live loads, close up and seal tag doors. In and out gate shipments verifying booking, seal and weights. Add on or remove generators for refrigerated units confirming temp settings and labels for shipment. Check empties for damages, or debris before out gating.
  • Warehouse- Operate forklifts, general dock, commercials, transloads, consolidations and over-stows. Do live standby and transfer loads. Verify weight limits and paperwork when receiving and before shipping.

Motor Vehicle Operating Laborer Work Leader

U.S. DOI Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service
Hawaii National Park, HI
7 2016 - 5 2018
  • 40 hours per week; Full Time; Series: 3502 Pay Plan: WL Grade: 04/05
  • Primary duty is to independently lead a crew in performing grounds and custodial work park wide. Lead Facilities and Grounds Supervisor on weekends and holidays. Fill in as Acting Facilities and Grounds Supervisor or Facility Manger as needed.
  • Grounds duties include, laboring duties that require significant manual skill, prior work experience or training, and very heavy physical effort.
  • Custodial and janitorial work such as vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and waxing floors, washing windows and walls, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
  • Work is done by hand or with powered equipment.
  • On a regular and recurring basis operate motor vehicles weighing up to 26,000 pounds (such as trash compactor truck, pick-up trucks (standard, crew cabs 2/4 wheel drive), panel trucks, flatbed trucks, UTV's etc.) or more as needed (such as semi tractor trailers or dump trucks) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions.
  • Do daily checks and needed service (i.e fluids, air pressure, tire rotation, etc.) Receive instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines from the Maintenance Worker Supervisor.
  • Ensure work assignments are carried out by other members of the group and reviews work operations for status and progress, causes of delays and other problems.
  • Coordinates work coverage of staff and volunteers as part of the crew including weekend scheduling, leave, personnel changes and emergencies.
  • Provides technical guidance and demonstrates proper work methods and procedures.
  • Monitors individual performance of crew, sets the pace, provide quality assurance that work meets standards of quality.
  • Routinely leads the work force on weekends and holidays.
  • Operate large, complex riding lawn mowers that have multiple or independently controlled cutting decks, and/or specially designed mowers that operate on slopes; lawn and garden tractors with various specialty attachments such as gardening attachments, trenchers, plowing or removal equipment, etc.
  • The equipment operated characteristically includes single-function performance and components that are independently controlled through various hydraulic and/or mechanical devices.
  • Follow or create Job Hazard Analysis for work equipment and tasks.
  • Operate and service other types of equipment (e.g., lawn edging equipment, trimmers, brush cutters, brush chippers, chainsaws, augers and blowers etc...) and hand tools (e.g., shovels, picks, Pulaski, digging bars, rakes, etc. to maintain buildings, grounds, roads and trails. This includes cleaning, greasing, checking fluid levels, changing plugs, filters etc. per manufacture specifications.
  • Carry out special laboring assignment(s) which require knowledge of several steps, phases, or detailed procedures and a practical knowledge of project requirements and objectives. e.g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs, and using drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design, or similar labor endeavors which require the knowledge and ability to complete various steps, phases or procedures to accomplish a complete assignment).
  • Operates a fork lift to load, unload and distribute materials and supplies from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.
  • Moves furniture, removes and sets signs, paints picnic tables and signs, rakes and waters lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans and repairs fire pits; maintain work areas; sweeps, clean up spills and trash receptacles.
  • Digs ditches and trenches with equipment or by hand where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slopes; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
  • Moves heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; uses heavy type power mowers including sharpening blades, cleaning and oiling.
  • Cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw or powered brush cutters; stacks heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement, etc., or performs other duties requiring similar judgment and comparable heavy physical effort.
  • Safely handle, apply, and store herbicide and chemicals following Safety Data Sheets and product labeling.
  • Use correct ratios for mixtures wearing proper personal protective equipment.
  • Do daily and recurring monitoring and testing of the drinking water supply including chlorine residual, turbidity, temperature, rainfall, pH and conductivity as well as reservoir and tank levels.

Semi-Tractor Trailer Driver

Conen's Freight Transport
Hilo, HI
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • 10-20 hrs per week; Part time
  • Inspected vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
  • Operated safely and consistently by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Delivered variety of loads, including hazmat products and other materials.
  • Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules.
  • Followed regulatory, environmental and DOT requirements to avoid accidents and damage to transported products.
  • Utilized safe practices in alignment with company safety program and policies.
  • Performed daily preventive maintenance and inspection on trucks and equipment.
  • Communicated with dispatch, other drivers and customers to provide efficient service.
  • Maintained strong customer relations with professionalism and courteous communication.

Maintenance Worker (Lead Equipment Operator/Grounds)

U.S. DOI Fort Vancouver NHS National Park Service
Vancouver, WA /Oregon City, OR, United States
07.2014 - 05.2016
  • 40 hours per week; Full Time; Series: 4749 Pay Plan: WG Grade: 05
  • Primary duties include short/long term planning, budgeting, and scheduling, inspecting and supervising maintenance priorities/projects/events for the grounds crew with urban weed and insect pests control management, mowing, line trimming, edging, pruning, fencing, hazard tree work and removal, landscaping, freight receiving, storing and transporting.
  • Oversee and guide the operation, field staff, equipment and materials needed to ensure safe completion of assigned work.
  • Work lead and operator of all heavy equipment, back hoes, field tractors, skid-loaders, multi-deck mowers, UTV's, dump/tilt trailers, boom-lifts on site or leased maintaining 200 plus acres of grounds, fields, orchards, airports, roadways, trails, paths and fence lines in two state sites (WA/OR).
  • Implement safety, create JHA's and provide technical training for equipment operation, weight handling and cargo distribution to crew members.
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance, adjustments and repairs to heavy equipment, chain saws, bed mounted or trailered tank sprayers with booms, wood splitters, weed trimmers and vehicles such as replacing belts, cutting blades/chains, oil/filter changes, spark plugs, air pressure, greasing, visual inspections, fluids and other required servicing.
  • Frequently operate towed or attached equipment making sure connections are safe and operational such as brush mowers, tillers, blowers, augers, chippers, leaf vacuum mulchers, sprayers, liquid tankers, buckets, grapples and fork lifts.
  • On a regular and recurring basis safely select and operate gasoline/diesel powered tractors/equipment/vehicles on flat, uneven and steep slopes, banks or in rough terrain.
  • Use proper trailer selection, grade chains, straps and binders for cargo securement and transport.
  • Perform roadside mowing and downed tree removal.
  • Perform routine construction trade work in the maintenance, repair or custodial of grounds, structures, buildings and related utilities.
  • Lead SDS contact and periodically fill in as Facility Manager for Maintenance Division as needed.

Facilities Technician (Department Head)

24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Portland, OR
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • 40 hours per week; Full Time
  • Primary responsibility is to oversee, repair and maintain all buildings and equipment in assigned facilities, including operation of all club areas, earning acceptable audit scores and preventative maintenance on equipment and facility.
  • Club and Equipment Maintenance. Ensure proper operation of all club areas including: Exterior and Entrance areas, Sales Area, Racquetball Courts, Exercise and Cardio Rooms, Weight Rooms, Locker Rooms, Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Baby-sitting Area, Aerobics Room, Employee Break Room, Storage Room and any other areas that are located within 24 Hour Fitness leased space.
  • Maintenance of (or oversees outside service provider maintenance) pool/spa to ensure proper chemical balances and drains and cleans spas after hours as needed. Performs monthly fire extinguisher checks.
  • Works closely with the Service Manager and General Manager to discuss club maintenance needs and repairs, conducts a daily walk-through with the Service Manager, and maintains a Maintenance Log and ensures follow through and communication on these items.
  • Conducts a daily safety walk-through of the Facility to identify and address any immediate safety concerns.
  • Meets with the District Facilities Technician Manager on a regular basis in the club to do a walkthrough in the club and to receive hands on support, training and direction from the DFTM.
  • Conduct a thorough inspection in the facility on a weekly basis to ensure facility and equipment adheres to 24 Hour Fitness standards.
  • Reviews 24 Hour Fitness General Inspection Audit for assigned club and makes necessary arrangements for repair issues pertaining to safety and maintenance. Works closely with the DFTM to address issues which arise from the Audit and to meet the Division's Inspection Score goal.
  • Works on special projects as directed by the District Facilities Technician Manager.
  • Maintains the history file on all equipment. Procure repair parts, materials, tools, and equipment. Performs monthly OSHA safety checks as required on the OSHA / PM guidelines. Have been trained and follows all OSHA, company and Facilities department safety guidelines on a daily basis.

Maintenance Worker

U.S. DOI Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service
Hawaii National Park, HI
09.2004 - 01.2014
  • 40 hours per week; Full Time; Series: 4749 Pay Plan: WG Grade: 05.
  • Operate and maintain the parks Paint Shop and Paint Storage including keeping track of materials, coatings and supplies needed to accomplish projected projects.
  • Select acceptable surface preparation and coating techniques for proper adhesion and specifications.
  • Abide by, proper safety regulations, policies, practices, and SDS's.
  • Supervise, establish and provide JHA's for crew members insuring safe, hazard free operation of equipment, tools, ladders and scaffolding.
  • Do routine water pumping and treating by chemical injection to purify and supply water for domestic and commercial public use.
  • Monitor and maintain water quality in park water systems, chemicals, and filtration through slow sand filters, chlorination, and sampling.
  • Do and train subordinates on daily control tests on ph., turbidity, chlorine residual, and temperature ensuring for safe public use.
  • Make proper adjustments on chlorinators to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Record and document daily water treatment readings, exercise valves, rotate tanks, pumps and reservoirs to improve efficiency.
  • Clean scheduled filters pre and sand on schedule.
  • Clean and maintain parks recycled water vehicle wash rack insuring its safe operating conditions.
  • Schedule, receive, fill and maintain park wide propane storage and monthly gas and water meter readings.
  • Complete general maintenance work orders by following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) including masonry, plumbing, electrical and carpentry for all buildings and grounds within the park.
  • Frequent duties include but not limited to diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of interior and exterior surfaces, plumbing issues, electrical problems, structural integrity, masonry projects and HVAC systems throughout the park.
  • In addition, perform rehabilitation on all buildings and structures to include remodeling quarters, offices, and buildings; re coating surfaces, installing sheet-rock, roofing, framing, trim/siding, insulation, floor coverings, windows/doors, plumbing fixtures and service lines, electrical fixtures, concrete and under- ground utilities.
  • Receive freight such as furniture and assemble.
  • Do monthly pre-check and start-ups on generators as needed.
  • Check fire extinguishers monthly in shops and vehicles.
  • Do condition assessments on park structures for routine and preventive maintenance.
  • Perform grounds and custodial maintenance including mowing, pruning and trimming as needed.
  • Enter all work accomplishments through park computerized emails, Quick time, Facility Management Software System (FMSS), and Financial and Business Management System (FBMS).
  • Operate and maintain government vehicles, ATV's, UTV's and heavy equipment, as well as turning in department's monthly reports.
  • Knowledgeable of terminology of construction trades, instructions, calculations, specifications and blueprints.

Owner/Operator

KCM Equipment Rental and Service LLC
Kea' au, HI
12.2005 - 12.2011
  • 25 hours average per week
  • Responsible of overall operations including budget management, supervision, training, scheduling, estimating, and invoicing; pre-trip inspections, safety, maintenance, transporting, final inspection and timely job completion.
  • Service, check and or fuel up heavy equipment before operation including but not limited to guards, belts, cables, batteries, oils, filters, fluids and lubricants.
  • Clean, replace or adjust brakes, steering, water/fuel pumps, carburetors and cooling systems.
  • Plan approach, checking weather to operate heavy equipment according to manufacturer's standards in a safe and appropriate manner to eliminate hazards, minimize injury, property damage and loss of life.
  • Push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade or load aggregates on rough, steep uneven slopes, rocky or soft terrain, dry or muddy surfaces installing new roads, trails, culverts, driveways or foundations.
  • Safely load heavy equipment using proper grade chains, straps and binders for cargo securement and transport.
  • Provide guidance and technical training to properly operate, secure and transport cargo and equipment in compliance with Local, State and Federal rules and regulations.
  • Work with public/customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Perform excavation, grading, material spreading, pest plant/weed control, irrigation operations and landscaping projects ensuring completions according to customer expectations.
  • Perform unpaved road maintenance.
  • Install new lawns including site preparation, soil mix selection, seeding, fertilizing and maintenance.
  • Plan the layout and selection of new trees or transplants as well as maintaining by pruning, thinning or removal.
  • Control nuisance plants and pests by means of chemicals, hand/power tools, sprayers and equipment.
  • Operate heavy vehicles with various transmissions and trailers combinations to transport equipment and materials safely doing periodic securement checks.
  • Assess weather and road conditions determining the proper strategies for driving or operating equipment in adverse conditions.
  • Perform all scheduled routine preventive maintenance, housekeeping, repair and cleaning of equipment, attachments (grapples, lifts, multipurpose buckets, augers, back hoes), tools (rakes, shovels, grease guns, hydraulic jacks, air compressors) and vehicles.
  • Maintain safe work areas, including vehicle and equipment cabs in a clean and organized condition.

Education

Commercial Driver

International Institute of Transportation Resource, Inc. Truck School

Heavy Equipment Operator

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
2012

Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Thompson Education Direct

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Hawaii Community College
1992

Skills

  • Class A TX Semi Tractor Trailer combinations (GVW 102,000) 6 years, Dump Trucks (GVW 60,060) Trained Manual and automatic transmissions
  • Towing- 53' dry vans, Double 26' dry vans; 20', 40' and 45' slider and stationary chassis; dry/dual temp refer shipping container trailers, slider low boy's, stretchable flatbed's, high post flat racks, vessel shipping car carriers, tankers, bumper pull and goose neck dump trailers Trailered pressure washers
  • Experienced Equipment Operator- Skid Loaders w/attachments (4 in 1, general purpose buckets, backhoe and snow attachments)
  • Field Tractors w/attachments (grapple and general purpose buckets, fork lifts)
  • Mini Excavators
  • Front end Loaders
  • Sheepsfoot
  • Pneumatic/Drum Rollers
  • Boom-Lifts
  • Large Forklifts
  • Trained on D6 Dozers, Backhoes
  • ATV/UTV Operator
  • Roads, Trails and Back Country Maintenance Operations
  • Grounds, and Custodial Maintenance Operations
  • Buildings and Utilities Maintenance Operations
  • HAZMAT/SDS Implementation and Coordination
  • Integrated Pest/Weed Management
  • Firefighter/Eruption Duty experience
  • Drinking Water Distribution Operator experienced

Accomplishments

  • Owner/Operator of KCM Equipment Rental and Service, LLC. Oversaw vehicle and equipment maintenance, hauling operations and estimates.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Work Lead for Motor Vehicle Operators. Oversaw maintenance operations including monthly mileages, daily fueling and weekly cleaning schedules. Facilities and Grounds Supervisor on weekends and holidays.
  • Matson Navigation of Alaska CDL Driver/Terminal Operations Heavy Haul Position
  • Current Teamsters Local 174 Union member
  • Valid Washington State CDL Drivers License Class A TX endorsed, Standard and Automatic transmissions up to 18 speed
  • Familiar and experienced with Port Operations in Tacoma, Seattle, Hilo and Kawaihae
  • Familiar with Union Pacific and BNSF Rail Operations in Tacoma, Seattle and Tukwila
  • Valid TWIC Card and Port of Seattle AOA Badge
  • Able and available to perform required duties in various environments, conditions and shifts
  • Able to lift and carry 50+lbs
  • Matson Navigation Class A TX Semi-Tractor Trailer/Hostle Driver (GVW 102,000)
  • Conen's Freight and Transport Class A TX Semi-Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (GVW 86,001)
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Primary Flatbed, 8 yard/2 ton Refuse Compactor Truck Driver (GVW 25,999)
  • Heavy Equipment related work with the Matson Navigation, Conen's Freight Transport, National Park Service, and KCM Equipment Rental & Service
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Maintenance Worker, Primary Equipment Operator/Grounds Lead
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Spearheaded and completed 1840's Historic Road Improvement Project
  • Fort Vancouver NHS/McLoughlin House Events - Managed all grounds/tree work operations needed to accomplish successful and safe public events environment.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Point of contact for on going cleaning contracts
  • 24 Hour Fitness - Department Head- Point of contact for on going contracts including fire systems, temperature control, and elevator service.
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Board of Survey - Maintenance Department Representative
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Safety Committee - Maintenance Division Representative

Certification

Washington CDL Class A TX endorsed through April 2026

Medical Examiner's Certificate through June 2026

TWIC Card through February 2026

Port of Seattle AOA Badge through October 2024

Matson Powered Industrial Trucks Forklift Certified

Matson Hazmat Cargo Transport Training July 2022

National Safety Council Defensive Driver Course April 2016

Heavy Equipment Operation Certification May 2012

Boom Lift Certified December 2005

ATSSA Certified Flagger December 2013

OSHA Hazcom and Hazard Materials July 2013

FEMA ICS October 2016

U.S. DOI NPS Chainsaw Operator Working Faller March 2016

U.S. DOI NPS ATV Certification May 2012

Timeline

On Call Snow Equipment Operator

BrightView
11.2022 - Current

On Call Snow Equipment Operator

Aero Snow Removal
10.2022 - Current

CDL Driver/Terminal Operations

Matson Navigation of Alaska
06.2018 - Current

Semi-Tractor Trailer Driver

Conen's Freight Transport
06.2016 - 06.2018

Maintenance Worker (Lead Equipment Operator/Grounds)

U.S. DOI Fort Vancouver NHS National Park Service
07.2014 - 05.2016

Facilities Technician (Department Head)

24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
05.2014 - 07.2014

Owner/Operator

KCM Equipment Rental and Service LLC
12.2005 - 12.2011

Maintenance Worker

U.S. DOI Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service
09.2004 - 01.2014

Motor Vehicle Operating Laborer Work Leader

U.S. DOI Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service
7 2016 - 5 2018

Commercial Driver

International Institute of Transportation Resource, Inc. Truck School

Heavy Equipment Operator

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Thompson Education Direct

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Hawaii Community College
Kristoffer Marques