Trent Bullock
Caryville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMR Technician
Rocky Top Fire Department
Lake City, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Welder/Fabricator
Smalley Manufacturing Company
Knoxville, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes.
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols related to TIG welding operations.
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal locations for TIG welds on various components.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Replaced worn nozzles on torches when necessary to maintain optimal performance levels during welding tasks.
- Installed fixtures, brackets, and other components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Welded frames for fabrication projects utilizing accurate measurements and precise technique.
- Filled holes or cracks in metal objects by applying heat from an electric arc welder gun until molten filler material was added.
- Assembled complex structures by joining different parts together through Stick Welding processes.
- Utilized appropriate safety equipment, such as face shield, gloves, and apron while performing welding duties.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Set up and adjust lathes, fixtures, cutting tools, and work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Unload finished goods from machines after processing is complete.
- Load raw materials onto machines for processing.
- Make adjustments to the machine settings as needed for optimal performance.
- Work closely with supervisors and managers to ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
- Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
- Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
- Inspected, tested, and adjusted completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
Anderson County Highway Department
Clinton, TN
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
Education
Emergency Medical Responder -
Anderson County Emergency Medical Services
Clinton, TN07-2024
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN05-2019
Certified Welder - Welding/ Fabricating
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro
Jacksboro, TN05-2019
Certified Fire Fighter - Fire Fighting
Tennessee Fire Service And Codes Academy
Bell Buckle, TN07-2018
Skills
- Water and chemical streams
- Fire suppression tactics
- Community Education
- Fire Control
- Fire suppression work
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision measuring
- Blueprint Analysis
- MIG welding expertise
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
Certification
- Emergency Medical Responder License
- Fire Fighting Certification
- Welding Certifications
- High School Diploma
- OSHA 10 certified
Timeline
Firefighter/EMR Technician
Rocky Top Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Smalley Manufacturing Company
01.2019 - Current
Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
Anderson County Highway Department
01.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Responder -
Anderson County Emergency Medical Services
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Certified Welder - Welding/ Fabricating
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro
Certified Fire Fighter - Fire Fighting
Tennessee Fire Service And Codes Academy
- Emergency Medical Responder License
- Fire Fighting Certification
- Welding Certifications
- High School Diploma
- OSHA 10 certified
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