Nicholas Kovanko
Shady Cove,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional people skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Kovanko Fabrications
, NH
12.2024 - Current
- - Delivered fabricating and repair support across heavy equipment, vehicles, railings, and furniture.
- - Produced quality welds through use of GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
- - Maintained strict safety protocols while operating power tools, plasma welders, and oxy-fuel torches, minimizing risks in the work environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Resource Waste Services of Epping
Epping, NH
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated 320, 326, 329, and 330 excavators to load trucks and effectively sort waste.
- Operated 980H loaders to efficiently manage demo, trash, and recycling operations.
- Assisted maintenance team with timely equipment and plant repairs to minimize downtime.
Field Technician
Oasis Hot Tubs & Sauna
Nashua, NH
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with deliveries and installations of hot spas and saunas at customer locations.
- Repaired pumps, heaters, jets, and controls on residential spa units.
- Diagnosing and servicing hot spas and saunas
Dozer Operator
National Gypsum
Portsmouth, NH
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Operation of a D9T Dozer
- Operation of a 966 front end loader
- Performed regular maintenance on machines and equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Crew Supervisor/Laborer/ Seasonal
York Park and Recreation Dept
York, ME
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised crew during daily operations
- Managed groundskeeping, landscaping, masonry, public parks maintenance, equipment maintenance, and trash control.
- Operated front end loader and Kubota tractors
Operator/Laborer
Sevigney's Landscaping
Dayton, ME
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Snow removal by tractor and labor
- Maintained walkways and parking lots
- Maintenance on machines and equipment
Farm Hand/Delivery Driver
Grants Farm
Saco, ME
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Harvested, washed, and packaged fresh produce for optimal quality and presentation
- Packed delivery orders, loaded onto truck, and delivered to warehouses and storefronts efficiently
- Executed upkeep and repairs on trucks and machinery to ensure operational reliability
Firefighter
Limington Fire and EMS
Limington, Maine
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responded to Fire and EMS calls.
- Kept station areas and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Drove ambulance for EMS response and patient transport.
- Participated in community events to engage with local residents.
Town of York Parks and Recreation
Town of York
York , Maine
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Supported grounds keeping, landscaping, masonry, and trash control tasks.
- Operated light machinery, including mowers, tractors, and side-by-side vehicles.
Laborer
York Department of Public Works
York, ME
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained roads, signs, beaches, parking areas, and meters to ensure safe and functional public spaces
- Operated front end loader, bucket truck, class C vehicles, and snow plow equipment to support efficient municipal operations
Education
Certificate of Completion - Welding, CNC, Fabrication
Phaze Welding Technology Center
Peterborough, NH07-2024
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment and Civil
Heavy Construction Academy
Brentwood, NH04-2021
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg, ME01-2015
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Welding and fabrication
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Crew supervision and leadership
- Site safety
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- Oregon Marijuana Worker Permit #1057041
- OSHA 10 Hour certification # 20-0061189174
- CAT Certification stock pile management certificate D9T & 966M
- NH Solid Waste Facility principal operator certification # 007133
Timeline
Owner
Kovanko Fabrications
12.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Resource Waste Services of Epping
04.2022 - 05.2023
Field Technician
Oasis Hot Tubs & Sauna
10.2021 - 03.2022
Dozer Operator
National Gypsum
04.2021 - 10.2021
Crew Supervisor/Laborer/ Seasonal
York Park and Recreation Dept
01.2020 - 01.2021
Operator/Laborer
Sevigney's Landscaping
01.2019 - 01.2020
Farm Hand/Delivery Driver
Grants Farm
01.2019 - 01.2020
Firefighter
Limington Fire and EMS
01.2018 - 01.2020
Town of York Parks and Recreation
Town of York
03.2017 - 07.2018
Laborer
York Department of Public Works
05.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate of Completion - Welding, CNC, Fabrication
Phaze Welding Technology Center
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment and Civil
Heavy Construction Academy
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy