Octavius Kelly
Bartow,FL
Summary
Safety-focused technician with a strong mechanical background, experience in heavy equipment operation, and a track record of preventive maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs. Trusted to work with crews, document service work, and resolve complex issues quickly and efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
Harsco Rail
West Columbia, South Carolina
11.2021 - 10.2026
- Serviced Harsco Rail track equipment at customer rail sites, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot equipment faults using manuals using Harsco Rail manuals and schematics.
- Provided strong customer service during field visits to support corporate guidelines.
- Carried out preventative maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Calibrated instruments, controls, and equipment to check function and assess performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency service requests from clients.
- Worked with other technicians to resolve complex issues quickly and efficiently.
- Inspected and tested mechanical products to find defects or malfunctions.
- Diagnosed problems using advanced diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Documented service activities performed at each job site in detailed reports, facilitating accurate record-keeping and follow-up.
- Installed electrical wiring for new installations.
Equipment Operator
R.W. Summers Railroad Contractors Inc.
Bartow, Florida
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Operated heavy equipment like backhoes, bulldozers, and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites for later building work.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around job sites.
- Executed loading and movement of dirt and materials to assist construction operations.
- Operated equipment to clear debris, snow, and other materials from streets and work areas.
- Checked equipment before shifts for leaks, damage, and wear.
- Reviewed equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report on condition.
- Completed pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines before daily use.
- Kept daily logs of machine operations and reported mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support schedule demands.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, engine servicing, and filter changes.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Participated in weekly safety meetings to enhance awareness of site safety practices.
- Followed safety rules and railroad work procedures during operations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to move materials safely and avoid dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Moved ballast, ties, and materials to ensure efficient workflow across railroad contractor sites.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers, and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Operated compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chambersburg Area Senior HighSchool
Chambersburg, PA06-2003
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Schematic reading
- Instrument calibration and multimeter usage
- Field repair and installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- System installation
- Field service
- Field equipment installation
- Multimeter operation
- Reading wiring diagrams
- Mechanical skills
- Mechanical background
- Problem solving and mechanical aptitude
- Basic software troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Service reporting
- Customer training
- Customer service focus
- Customer engagement
- Communication skills
- Hand tools proficiency
- Electrical systems
Timeline
Field Service Technician
Harsco Rail
11.2021 - 10.2026
Equipment Operator
R.W. Summers Railroad Contractors Inc.
05.2015 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Chambersburg Area Senior HighSchool