Nicholas Richards
Evans,CO
Summary
With a robust background spanning from Diesel Field Technician at United Rentals to a leadership role in the US Coast Guard, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating top-notch problem-solving and team management skills. Notably, I spearheaded the development of an online store, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise in DeTAC and verbal de-escalation underscores my ability to tackle challenges head-on while ensuring team cohesion and optimal performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Field Technician
United Rentals
Fort Collins, CO
01.2025 - Current
- Supported maintenance and functionality of equipment.
- Conducted repairs on various machinery.
Detentions Deputy
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Greeley, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Currently a Detentions Deputy II in the Weld County Jail
- I am currently on the WCSO Honor Guard Team
- Completed the Courts weapons carry course
Aggreko LLC
Denver, CO
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Responsible for organizing delivery and set up of HVAC, and Diesel Generators, and heat exchangers
- I am certified to setup, diagnose, and maintain all equipment
- I was in-charge of creating layouts for electrical cables, and safety procedures
Driver
Lyft
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Moving people safely from point of pick up to drop off
- Setting up banquets, taking orders and monitoring food quality
Deck Hand
GAL-TEX PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Galveston, TX
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintaining and prepping Pilot Boats, also helping the pilot on and off of large ships coming into port
Server
Blake's Bistro
Galveston, TX
08.2017 - 09.2017
Server
OLIVE GARDEN
Phoenix, AZ
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Serving tables, and setting tickets to make sure that meals are coming out at the right times
- Top wine salesman for over a year; leading to becoming a wine class instructor
Checkpoint Security
TSA
Phoenix, AZ
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Operating baggage x-ray equipment, Body Scanning equipment, and checking identifications for authenticity
Big Brothers Big Sisters Club
09.2013 - 04.2015
Manager
AZ AVIATION SUPPLIES
Prescott, AZ
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Reorganizing shop, and building an online store
Hand
CON-WEAR
Baghdad, AZ
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Lifting, and moving pipes to build a dam and safely fill it full of tailings from a strip mine
Service Station Attendant
J&J Oil
Happy, Tx
09.2011 - 06.2012
Manager
US Coast Guard
Prescott, AZ
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Changing/ Repairing Tires, Cashier, Fuel Pump Attendant
- Graduated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for Maritime LE
- I was selected by the captain to be Master Helmsman
- I was also selected to manage the Aviation Detachment Shop on the ship
- I then went to an air station and worked with helicopters
- I was then transferred to a heavy weather surf station
Education
AAS - Diesel-Heavy Power
SAN JAC Community College
Houston, Tx05.2020
Skills
- DeTAC
- Taser certified
- OC Certified
- Honor Guard
- Weapons Carrier Course
- Verbal De-Escalation
References
- Robert Price, ATSS at FAA, 951-225-4949, 521 Fork Mesa Ct, Henderson, NV, 89015
- Brian Welsh, Officer- TONGANOXIE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 816-204-4544, BWELSH687@GMAIL.COM
- Tyler Hisinuma, Community Service Officer, 970-685-0063, hishinuma.tyler@outlook.com
Volunteer Experience
Weld County Sheriff's Posse, 01/2023, Current
Timeline
Diesel Field Technician
United Rentals
01.2025 - Current
Detentions Deputy
Weld County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Aggreko LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
Server
Blake's Bistro
08.2017 - 09.2017
Deck Hand
GAL-TEX PILOTS ASSOCIATION
05.2017 - 11.2017
Driver
Lyft
09.2016 - 08.2018
Checkpoint Security
TSA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Server
OLIVE GARDEN
11.2014 - 05.2017
Manager
AZ AVIATION SUPPLIES
04.2014 - 09.2014
Hand
CON-WEAR
01.2014 - 04.2014
Big Brothers Big Sisters Club
09.2013 - 04.2015
Service Station Attendant
J&J Oil
09.2011 - 06.2012
Manager
US Coast Guard
10.2008 - 09.2011
AAS - Diesel-Heavy Power
SAN JAC Community College
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