Equipment Operator Heavy
Resume:
Nicholas Turcotte
Bonner, MT **823
Cell: 530-***-****
***********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Decorated military professional having transitioned from the U.S. Army, and now transitioning from a career in the United States Forest Service. Highly motivated to leverage 3 years of achievements and overseas/field training experience followed by another 6 years of fire experience to provide dedicated service in the operation of heavy equipment. Highly trained Heavy Equipment Operator with multiple hours across a wide array of equipment.
Qualifications
Heavy Equipment Operator, OSHA, MSHA, First Responder
Skills
Loaders
Excavators
Graders
Dozers
Scrapers
Backhoes
Rollers
Haul Trucks
Physically fit
Experience
Industrial Technology, Missoula College 08/2022 to Present
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operated heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures resulting in exemplary safety rating
Ensured that the company equipment and material was kept clean and stored safely
Operated a variety of equipment under the direction of the instructor and project manager as needed
Conducted daily equipment checks and performed maintenance as needed including greasing, cleaning, fluid levels, and the other normal daily checks
Performed any and all repairs as mechanical issues arose to avoid project delays
Coordinated machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Work History
PSE Senior Firefighter – Lolo IHC – GS-0462-05, 05/2018 to 11/2022
Missoula R.D. – Lolo N.F.
Supervisor: Shawn Faiella – Lolo IHC Superintendent
Duties and Accomplishments 2021
Managed the use and rehab of a wide variety of fire suppression tools and equipment.
Skilled in radio use and communication relating to operation, programming, and agency use.
Effectively led small groups of firefighters in a wide range of fire line activities.
Safely assess and remove hazard trees that pose a safety threat to other firefighters and potential fire spread.
Effectively communicate with co-workers, civilians, dispatchers and other firefighters to ensure safety and productivity.
Experienced in performing the full range of forestry duties such as fire, timber, silviculture, recreation, and wilderness.
Proficient with leading and implementing tactics during project work such as road and trail maintenance, and habitat manipulation.
Skilled in maintaining cache and inventories for crew/agency-based buildings and vehicles.
Experienced driver of international crew carrier requiring air brakes and trailers.
FRSTRY AID/Technician, 0462-04 04/2016 to 10/2017
US Forest Service – Ninemile Ranger District, Huson, MT
Maintained and operated fire engines, chainsaws, GPS units, pumps, radios, data entries and hand tools.
Safely assessed and removed hazard trees that posed a safety threat to other firefighters and potential fire spread.
Effectively communicated with co-workers, civilians, dispatchers and other firefighters to ensure safety and productivity
Performed leadership skills by assisting and directing firefighters towards incidents in a safe and organized manner.
Participated in pre-task safety briefings to establish a sound working environment.
Served as a member of a 20-person hand crew while fighting 2,000+ acre wildfire.
Operated and conducted regular maintenance services on pick-up trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and outdoor power equipment tools.
Engaged in daily physical training.
Established water supplies, implemented hose lay, and directed water onto fires.
Constructed fire line to prevent spread of fire.
Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
Informed and interacted with community members to inform them of operations.
Fire Team Leader, 5/2011 to 08/2014
United States Army – Fort Lewis, WA
Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat tours to Afghanistan.
Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives multiple times.
Performed as a fire team leader during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to a team of 4 personnel.
Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of more than 200 mounted and dismounted operations.
Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
Accomplishments
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in 2013.
Selected from amongst 30 peers to mentor 4 personnel.
Tree Service Company, 06/2009 to 10/2010
Bixler Tree Service – Auburn, CA
Profound knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in arboriculture.
Pruning/Tree removal
Chainsaw use
Tool maintenance and clean-up
Complete tasks independently, without supervision
Ensure that safety procedures are followed
Understanding of basic principles involved in bush regeneration, horticulture, turf maintenance, arboriculture and tree management.
Education
Missoula College Industrial Technology- Missoula, MT
Degree: CT Certificate of Applied Science, Heavy Equipment Operation
Expected Graduation Spring 2023
University of Montana- Missoula, MT
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Resource Conservation with a minor in Ecological Restoration and Fire Sciences/Management: Spring 2018
South Puget Sound Community College – Olympia, WA
Degree: Associates of Arts 06/15
Colfax High School - Colfax, CA
High School Diploma: General Education, 2009
References
Larry Reinholz – Adjunct Faculty UMT – Heavy Equipment Operation
Phone: 406-***-****
Email: *********.********@********.***
Shawn Faiella – Superintendent – Lolo IHC – Lolo N.F.
Phone: 406-***-**** (O) / 406-***-**** (C)
Email: ********@**.***.**
Samuel Hofland – Fire Team Leader – US Army
Phone: 253-***-****
Email: ***.*********@*****.***
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