Rich Carriger Jr.
Miami,OK
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Tech
Missouri Department of Transportation
Joplin, MO
07.2025 - Current
- Inspect and test concrete
- Inspect and test aggregate and soil quality
- Inspect and test asphalt for proper specs for highway use
- Inspect all areas of MODOT from bridges, roadways, and in between. If it's highway related it's inspected
- Cross check contractor job specs with MODOT specs
PC Tech
Orkin Pest Control
Joplin, MO
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Inspect homes and business for pest issues
- Use chemicals, and other means to control pest issues
- Customer focused oriented
- Teaches communication skills and problem solving
- Teaches ability to learn on the fly
Construction/Equipment Operator
3 C’s Decking and Construction
Miami , Oklahoma
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Lift Truck Operator
Americold Cold Freezer Storage
Carthage, MO
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Successfully worked in challenging conditions, ensuring operational continuity
- Became proficient using roll clamp and slip sheet by unloading rail cars.
- Became a solid team player and was trusted to go to different areas and work throughout the cave.
Warehouse Associate
Graves Foods Inc.
Vinita, OK
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Became trained and learned how to operate a reach truck efficiently and productively.
- Became highly productive in physically demanding situations
- Regularly lifted product weighing up 150lbs regularly
- Became very efficient in using rider jacks to unload and load freight
Groundsman
STAT tree company
Afton, OK
12.2007 - 01.2011
- Was trained the proper way to extend a tree's life by using methods like topping a tree, dead wooding a tree, and elevating.
- Learned how to drive and operate a dump truck by daily use
- Learned how to use an array of equipment ranging from stump grinders to chipper
- Learned what hard work really is
Timeline
Construction Tech
Missouri Department of Transportation
07.2025 - Current
PC Tech
Orkin Pest Control
09.2024 - 07.2025
Construction/Equipment Operator
3 C’s Decking and Construction
05.2018 - 03.2024
Lift Truck Operator
Americold Cold Freezer Storage
10.2017 - 04.2018
Warehouse Associate
Graves Foods Inc.
02.2011 - 08.2015
Groundsman
STAT tree company
12.2007 - 01.2011