Oscar Dukes

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 10.6 years

Work Experience: 10.6 years

Work Experience:

My name is Oscar Dukes, and I am a disciplined, hardworking professional with a strong foundation in heavy equipment operation, mechanical systems, and safety compliance. After honorably serving 11 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Engineer Equipment Operator, I transitioned into the civilian workforce as a Crane Operator with Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, TN. I hold a Class A CDL, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and NCCCO Crane Certifications, demonstrating my commitment to safety and professional development. While my career in crane operation has been rewarding, my long term goal is to channel my technical aptitude and hands on experience into a more specialized trade as a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. I am confident that the precision, mechanical awareness, and strong work ethic I developed through military service and years of union work make me an outstanding candidate for the IUEC apprenticeship program.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: August 2013 - March 2024

    Occupation: Engineer Equipment Operator

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Equipment Operation

    ∙ Operated and maneuvered heavy construction and engineer equipment including bulldozers, motor graders, scrapers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks

    ∙ Operated equipment in various terrain and environmental conditions including combat and austere environments

    ∙ Performed precise grading, excavation, and earthmoving operations in support of construction missions

    Construction & Engineering Support

    ∙ Constructed and maintained roads, airfields, and helipads in support of combat and humanitarian operations

    ∙ Built fighting positions, berms, and barriers for force protection

    ∙ Supported vertical and horizontal construction projects

    ∙ Assisted in the construction and improvement of forward operating bases (FOBs)

    Maintenance & Inspections

    ∙ Conducted pre-operational, during, and post-operational checks and services (PMCS) on all assigned equipment

    ∙ Performed operator-level preventive maintenance and minor field repairs

    ∙ Identified and reported mechanical deficiencies to maintenance personnel

    ∙ Maintained accurate equipment logbooks and maintenance records

    Safety & Compliance

    ∙ Enforced and adhered to all safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

    ∙ Rigged and managed loads for lifting and transport operations

    ∙ Coordinated with ground guides and spotters during equipment movement

    Leadership & Teamwork

    ∙ Led and supervised junior Marines in equipment operations and maintenance tasks

    ∙ Coordinated with engineering teams, NCOs, and officers to execute mission taskings

    ∙ Trained junior operators on equipment operation and safety procedures

    Logistics & Mission Support

    ∙ Transported equipment and materials to forward and remote locations

    ∙ Supported disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and civil affairs missions

    ∙ Operated equipment during real-world deployments in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations

Work history:

  • Job Title: Engineer Equipment Operator

    Company: U.S. Marine Corps

    Period: August 2013 - March 2024

  • Job Title: Union Crane Operator

    Company: Maxim Crane Works

    Period: July 2024 - present

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Class A CDL, NCCO Crane Certs

Education:

  • Escambia High School

    High School

    Period: August 2009 - June 2013

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