Ryan Oestreich
Clifton,KS
Summary
Professional equipment operator and groundskeeper with 7+ years of experience in cemetery operations. Skilled in a variety of machines and tools, landscaping upkeep, and working with team members, funeral directors, and veteran families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery-Ft. Riley
06.2017 - Current
- Responsible for the care and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment while maintaining appropriate records and tracking with adherence to standards.
- Preparation of sites for interments and memorial services and unloading and setting of markers/headstones by hand or forklift.
- Safely operate, maintain, and inspect machining equipment on a regular basis to include mini excavator, tractor, dumper, mowers, sod cutter, seeders, dethatcher, and tampers.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Complete minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Maintain landscaping to include trimming trees and shrubs, removing debris. Plants, transplants and performs minor pruning on trees and shrubbery.
- Sprigs and sods grass; broadcasts seed, fertilizer, lime and applies to lawns and plantings by hand or mechanical devices.
- Prioritize, coordinate and effectively communicate with staff team, funeral directors, veterans and their families to prevent safety hazards and keep operations moving.
- Drive vehicles to and from work sites and maintain clean driving record.
- 2018 recipient of 'Operational Excellence Award.' Our team ranked in the top 5% of all state and tribal cemeteries in the country that provide burial services for veterans and their spouses.
Laborer
Prairie Road iron works
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Work on a three-man team completing contract projects within specified deadline.
- Major projects include: fencing for KSU cattle lots and fabricating and installing decorative gates at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- Skills applied in this position include: laser-cut tubing, metal cutting, saws, notchers, grinders, welders, and operation of skid steer.
- Required long hours of physical labor, performed in all elements of the weather.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
Laborer
Linn Post & Pipe Supply
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Work in a production environment creating various metal agricultural livestock products.
- Complied with safety standards and procedures while working in a team-based environment.
- Performed quality checks on products/parts and maintain production equipment and machinery.
- Operate machinery and heavy equipment to include forklifts and telehandler.
- Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures
- Use judgement and problem solving skills to successfully completed projects in a safe and timely manner.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Education
Travel & Tourism Program - Travel & Tourism Program
Bryan University
Topeka, KS05.1995
High School Diploma -
Linn High School
Linn, KS05.1991
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Equipment operations
- Groundskeeping
- Proficient with mowers, mini excavators, tractors, sod cutter
- Site preparation
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery-Ft. Riley
06.2017 - Current
Laborer
Prairie Road iron works
11.2016 - 06.2017
Laborer
Linn Post & Pipe Supply
12.2014 - 11.2016
Travel & Tourism Program - Travel & Tourism Program
Bryan University
High School Diploma -
Linn High School
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