Benjamin Soto

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 7.7 years

Work Experience: 4.3 years

Work Experience:

Hello,

My name is Ben, and I am an eight-year combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps. I served as a 1341 Heavy Equipment Engineer Repairman. Since my separation from the Marines in October 2009, I have diversified my employment, primarily in demolition and grading. During this time, I have gained experience operating various heavy equipment, including a water truck, backhoe, skid steer, dozer, scraper, and compactor. Additionally, I have honed my skills in directing both foot traffic and automobile traffic.

I recently completed my first year of return to mechanic work on heavy equipment and am currently employed. However, I am seeking a more challenging opportunity that aligns with my skills and experience.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Benjamin David Soto

Military Service:

  • Rank: Corporal

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: February 2002 - October 2009

    Occupation: Engineer Equipment Mechanic

    Security Clearance: None

    Duties Description:

    As an Engineer Equipment Mechanic in 1341, my primary responsibilities included performing preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel engines and gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment.

    Training courses:

    • Combat Action Ribbon
    • Global War on Terrorism
    • Expeditionary Medal
    • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    • Letter of Appreciation
    • Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (x2)
    • PresidentialUnit Citation-Navy
    • Iraq Campaign Medal
    • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (x3)
    • National Defense Service Medal
    • Meritorious Mast

Work history:

  • Job Title: Laborer

    Company: AMPCO Contracting Inc.

    Period: November 2017 - October 2019

    Role Description:

    Demolition duties included: evaluating potential hazards, creating safety plans, removing fixtures and fittings, cutting apart structures, hauling away materials, maintaining tools and analyzing structural components.

    Grading duties included: Preparing the ground for construction projects by using heavy equipment to level the land unitizing bulldozers, backhoes, and rollers to excavate and move land. This also includes shaping ditches, shoulders, and other features to ensure proper drainage.

    Traffic Control duties included: Directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic in an organized way to ensure public safety at construction zones. As a traffic controller my job was to set up, maintain and remove traffic control devices, such as signs, cones and blockades. communicating with both construction crew and the public was a crucial part of the job.

  • Job Title: Slitter Rewind Machine Operator

    Company: Komar Alliance LLC

    Period: February 2021 - July 2023

    Role Description:

    As a JennerJahn slitter rewind operator I was responsible for running and overseeing a slitter machine. The slitter operator’s job typically involves:

    • Loading and aligning the master roll on the slitter machine
    • Overseeing the slitting process to make sure the machine cuts the product to spec
    • Ensuring that the machine runs smoothly and safely
    • Carrying out or scheduling periodic machine maintenance
    • Generating any necessary process documentation

  • Job Title: Rental Equipment Repairman

    Company: Coastal Vinyard Care & Assoc.

    Period: July 2023 - present

    Role Description:

    Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions

    Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery

    Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions

    Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods. 

    Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g. lift). 

    Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc. 

Education:

  • Ernest Righetti High School

    High School – General Education

    Period: August 1994 - June 1998

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