Neil Kunkel
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
My goal is to become a firefighter for the Berkeley Fire Department. To serve and protect the community and to uphold and model the values of the department. I feel that with my career and life experience I am prepared to be a valuable, reliable and trusted member of your team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Santa Cruz Seaside Company
10.2021 - Current
- Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on large scale rollercoasters and their structures to ensure safety, optimal performance and prevent breakdowns
- Regularly working from heights of up to 80 Feet
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on the rollercoaster's themselves and the hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms that control them
- Operate the crane and utilize hand and power tools to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and lubricate rides for continued operation
Municipal Wharf Construction Worker
Santa Cruz City
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Played a key role in major wharf repairs and construction projects such as removing and replacing 70' wooden pilings, replacing all heavy duty structural wood, electrical work, welding and plumbing repairs
- Worked regularly from work boats and operated heavy machinery such as cranes, forklifts, and backhoes to perform construction jobs and wharf maintenance
- Worked safely around wharf visitors and collaboratively with a team of wharf construction workers to efficiently complete projects within budget and on schedule
- Scuba diving to do piling inspections and to perform heavy duty underwater construction
- Regular use of pneumatic underwater tools to cut, lift and remove large problematic debris
Heavy Equipment Operator-Maintenance Mechanic/Sales/Project Manager
Graniterock
11.2005 - 08.2019
- Operated various heavy equipment machines including bulldozers, backhoes, loaders and excavators to excavate materials and load customers trucks
- Performed technical maintenance and repairs on the heavy equipment and machinery at the quarry
- Account manager for over 100 construction contractors all over the central coast
- Was responsible for promoting, selling and arranging delivery of hundreds of materials from 4 large quarries and 2 asphalt Plants
- Met with customers, designed and wrote up proposals for their desired construction projects
Education
Associates Science Degree - Fire Technology
Cabrillo College
Aptos, Ca06.2005
High School - undefined
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, Ca06.2002
Certification
- EMT certificate.
- Cal Fire fire academy graduate.
- Fall protection course certification.
- Welding, mechanics, carpentry, and heavy equipment operation.
- Team leading, trouble shooting and customer service.
Hobbies and Volunteer Work
- Camping, hiking and enjoying nature with my children
- Surfing, swimming, weightlifting
- Men's league softball player
- Event Volunteer at my children's elementary school and manager of their sports teams.
- Special Olympics Volunteer Coach
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Santa Cruz Seaside Company
10.2021 - Current
Municipal Wharf Construction Worker
Santa Cruz City
10.2019 - 10.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator-Maintenance Mechanic/Sales/Project Manager
Graniterock
11.2005 - 08.2019
High School - undefined
Santa Cruz High School
Associates Science Degree - Fire Technology
Cabrillo College
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