Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Obediah Wilson

Portland,OR

Summary

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Intel
Aloha, OR

Mechanical Technician
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.

Verizon
Salt Lake City, UT

Cell Tower Technician
06.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
  • Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
  • Conducted daily site safety analysis meetings, equipment inspections and safety kit and [Type] inspections.
  • Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
  • Coordinated all aspects of projects to build wireless cell site foundations within timelines.

Utah Transit Authority
Salt Lake City, UT

Rail Traffic Controller
07.2011 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
  • Updated and input route information into computer system on daily basis.
  • Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
  • Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals.

US Coast Guard
Portland, OR

Master Captain
06.2005 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Adhered to all safety protocols, including assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
  • Trained crew members on navigation, boat handling and medical emergencies.
  • Conducted [Task] and [Task] to perform routine boat maintenance.
  • Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools, such as charts and sextants.
  • Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
  • Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
  • Signaled passing vessels by using flags, radios, whistles and flashing lights.
  • Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.

Lane Transit District
Eugene, OR

Diversity Council
01.2000 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.

Education

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Associate of Science from Accounting And Business Management
02.1996

Skills

  • Communication
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • People skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem resolution
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Mechanical Technician

Intel
01.2021 - Current

Cell Tower Technician

Verizon
06.2018 - 01.2021

Rail Traffic Controller

Utah Transit Authority
07.2011 - 06.2016

Master Captain

US Coast Guard
06.2005 - 07.2010

Diversity Council

Lane Transit District
01.2000 - 06.2007

Portland Community College

Associate of Science from Accounting And Business Management
Obediah Wilson