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Levi Bender

Black Hawk,SD

Summary

With a proven track record at Rapid Drilling LLC, I've honed skills in drilling operations and equipment maintenance, significantly enhancing safety and productivity. My adeptness in welding and fabrication, combined with exceptional leadership and communication abilities, ensures project success and team efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Driller

Rapid Drilling Llc
05.2021 - Current
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
  • Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
  • Trained and supervised all site personnel.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.

Drillers Helper

Horsley Drilling
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assist driller with all rig operations with rotary air down hole hammer drilling
  • Load all supplies needed for the day every morning
  • Load casing, drill stem and water on truck
  • Pulling trailers to and from job site
  • Welding casing on connections

Sales Associate

Auto Zone Distribution Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Assembler

Intega Beam
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
  • Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.

Night Stocker

Safeway
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with coworkers to complete nightly stocking tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations during overnight shifts.

Laborer

Heritage Contracting LLC
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Framer

Northida Homes Inc.
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Enhanced overall project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting materials for framing projects.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes

Sub Contractor

Rustic Construction
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Managed site preparation and cleanup efforts, maintaining safe working conditions throughout the duration of the project.
  • Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
  • Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
  • Worked closely with general contractor on completion of punchlist tasks.

Dairy Manager

Safeway
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunlight
Coeur D'Alene, ID

Skills

  • Drilling with Kelly rigs
  • Mud rotary drilling
  • Air rotary drilling
  • Experience with repair and maintenance of air/mechanical and hydraulic rigs
  • Welding and fabrication using mig hard wire gas shield, Flux Core Using stick welder with 7018, 6011, hard surface and nickel rod(cast iron welding)
  • CDL class A license (experience with 9 speed,10 speed, 13 speed, 18 speed , Browning 4 speed auxiliary transmission) tanker endorsement
  • Drilling fluids management
  • Drill floor safety
  • Vehicle maintenance from oil changes to setting valve lash, engine swap,pulling transmissions and electrical diagnostics
  • Able to lift 100 lbs
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Driller

Rapid Drilling Llc
05.2021 - Current

Drillers Helper

Horsley Drilling
07.2020 - 03.2021

Sales Associate

Auto Zone Distribution Center
05.2020 - 07.2020

Assembler

Intega Beam
02.2020 - 05.2020

Night Stocker

Safeway
01.2020 - 03.2020

Framer

Northida Homes Inc.
05.2019 - 10.2019

Laborer

Heritage Contracting LLC
02.2019 - 05.2019

Sub Contractor

Rustic Construction
02.2019 - 05.2019

Dairy Manager

Safeway
01.2017 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Sunlight
Levi Bender