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Shawn Bichsel

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Experienced Service Tech with extensive knowledge of vehicle testing, maintenance and repair. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation. Excellent customer service, time management and multitasking abilities. Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

A.B.C.I Construction
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and loaders moving materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operating heavy equipment safely with a team of operators to complete projects on time and safely

Service Advisor/Motor Grader Operator

Dee King Trucking
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • inspected trucks and trailers as drivers came in off the road. Advised mechanics for repair.
  • Operated Motor Grader to keep parking lot and roads to grade and from washboarding
  • operated excavators and loader to clean out cattle trailer washout ponds and remove manure form them for fertilizer
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.

Inmate

TDCJ
04.2017 - 04.2023


  • I was locked up for five years flat on an 8 year sentence i am currently on parole until 3/14/25
  • I was incarcerated illegally for a felon in possession of a fire arm. I am currently in the Court of Criminal Appeals awaiting to be overturned
  • while incarcerated I was involved in an electrical trade as well as receiving my NCCER card
  • I was also an HVAC tech in the maintenance department of the Cleveland unit where i maintained and repaired HVAC units where i worked around high voltage 280v 440v 680v as well as low voltage on these units
  • I also was the welder and fabricator on the unit I repaired beds,rusted out window frames, doors, as well as the bars
  • I was also involved in running the sound for the church services as well as for other activities on the unit
  • I tried to use this as an opportunity to better myself I took anger management classes, cognitive intervention class as well as a behavior modification class

Equipment Operator

Blatner Energy
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, loaders, Dozers, Motor Grader and other equipment to build roads and pads for the wind generators to sit on and performed necessary
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.

Owner

Clay's Marine
11.2011 - 06.2014
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Owner

Vickie's Grill
10.2011 - 06.2014
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Civilian Contractor/Equipment Operator

Whitewater Contractors
02.2009 - 10.2011
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.

Equipment Operator/Supervisor

MMM Plumbing Inc
06.2007 - 02.2009
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • performed saftey meetings worked on D.O.E jobs and production meetings

Automotive Technician

Southwest Honda
03.2003 - 06.2007
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.

Automotive Technician

Quality Nissan
08.1999 - 03.2003
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highlandpark Isd
Amarillo, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Surface Sealing
  • Handheld Devices
  • Daily Vehicle Assessments
  • Site Bulldozing
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Communicating Job Status
  • Water and Sewer Piping
  • Road Construction
  • Concrete Breakers
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Materials Usage Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Land Clearing
  • Following Directions
  • Crew Safety Meetings
  • Maintain Safety
  • Grease and Lubricant Application
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Maintenance Skills
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Laser Marking
  • Bulldozer Operations
  • Job Tracking
  • Site Installations
  • Activity Logging
  • Base Stabilization
  • Personnel Protection
  • Project Management
  • Update Records
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Utility Location
  • Electrical Installations
  • Distance Measurement
  • Roadway Grading
  • Commercial Construction
  • Operate and Repair Equipment
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Purchasing Parts and Inventory
  • Remote Services
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Specification Reading
  • Hardworking and Dedicated
  • Vehicle Operation and Assessment
  • Parts Repair and Refurbishment
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Electrical Circuits Diagrams
  • Valid Driver's License
  • OSHA Regulation Compliance
  • Changing Tires
  • System and Component Calibration
  • Transmission
  • Managing Parts
  • Diagnostic Abilities
  • Scoping Components
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Transmission Repair and Rebuilding
  • Work Orders and Documentation

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

A.B.C.I Construction
05.2023 - 05.2023

Service Advisor/Motor Grader Operator

Dee King Trucking
04.2022 - 05.2022

Inmate

TDCJ
04.2017 - 04.2023

Equipment Operator

Blatner Energy
07.2014 - 10.2016

Owner

Clay's Marine
11.2011 - 06.2014

Owner

Vickie's Grill
10.2011 - 06.2014

Civilian Contractor/Equipment Operator

Whitewater Contractors
02.2009 - 10.2011

Equipment Operator/Supervisor

MMM Plumbing Inc
06.2007 - 02.2009

Automotive Technician

Southwest Honda
03.2003 - 06.2007

Automotive Technician

Quality Nissan
08.1999 - 03.2003

High School Diploma -

Highlandpark Isd
Shawn Bichsel