Benjamin Wassell

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 6.8 years

Work Experience: 1.0 years

Work Experience:

I have been in construction trades since I was 16, and have been operating all types of heavy equipment my whole life. I operated dozers, backhoes and skidsteers in high school, and in the Marine corps, and I have been operating excavators, loaders, skidsteers, telehanders, backhoes, driving truck, for the last 15 years. I have experience with natural gas pipelines, water, and sewer pipelines, and hold NYS DEC licenses for both water and sewer system operation. I am experienced in tree work. Both in trimming, climbing, bucket truck, logging, since I was 15 years old. I am a certified hazmat tech in Chautauqua county, and have extensive training in hazmat from 25 years in the fire service, and my 6 years in the Marine Corps, building and operating fuel supply points in a combat zone. I am dedicated, physically fit, reliable, and trustworthy. I am a problem solver, and always strive to complete my task, and do it with quality, and attention to detail.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: October 2003 - October 2007

    Occupation: Bulk Fuel Specialist

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    Bulk fuel specialists install, operate, maintain and repair fuel handling units and accessory equipment, and test petroleum products to evaluate the quality used in amphibious assault fuel handling systems. Establish an Operational Tactical Petroleum Laboratory Medium (TPLM), Conduct Operations using the Tactical Petroleum Laboratory Medium (TPLM), Prepare Pumping Schedule Order, Assist in Preparing Preliminary Environmental, Supervise Tactical Fuel System Elastomeric Program, Identify Tactical Fuel System Embarkation Requirements, Direct Bulk Fuel Site Construction/Installation, Employ Fuel Distribution Systems, Operate Hose Evacuation Kit, Operate a 260 CFM Compressor, Implement a Petroleum Quality Assurance and Control Program for Petroleum Product

    Training courses:

    • Meritorious promotion to E3, Meritorious mast x2, Certificate of commendation, Good conduct Medal x3, NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, Global was on terrorism service medal, Operation Iraqi freedom service medal, combat action ribbon, sea service deployment ribbon, self/ buddy aid field medic certification, Hazmat response certificate

  • Rank: Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: January 2011 - November 2013

    Occupation: 0932 - Small Arms Weapons Instructor - 0932

    Duties Description:
    Small arms weapons instructor conducts all phases of the Marksmanship training. They develop comprehensive marksmanship training plan based on commander's guidance. They conduct and supervise all small arms marksmanship-training evolutions in support of unit mission. This MOS may be assigned to a Marine or used as a billet designator.

Work history:

  • Job Title: Water / wastewater system operator

    Company: Village of silver creek

    Period: May 2015 - present

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • NYSDEC 2A wastewater system operator license
    • NYSDOH grade C water system operator license
    • NYSDOH grade D water system operator license
    • CDL B with air brake, and tank and passenger endorsements
    Role Description:

    Operate and maintain water distribution system, and facilities. Monitor chlorine residual, and sample daily. Repair and replace pipeline, pumps, and parts. Excavate underground pipelines and components to fix water leaks Or pipeline breaks. Operate excavator, backhoe, forklift, front end loader, dump trucks and plow trucks. Perform maintenance and repairs to equipment and trucks. Welding regularly, to fabricate and repair parts and vehicles.

  • Job Title: Owner/contractor

    Company: The truck guy llc

    Period: May 2014 - May 2015

    Role Description:

    Dig natural gas pipeline, to repair and replace. Repair and maintain natural gas wells. Perform construction, plumbing and electrical work. 

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