Herbert “Rick” McNeely
P.O. Box 1542, San Jacinto CA 92582
Mobile: (951)533-6335
Email: mcrick@live.com , rickster1371@yahoo.com
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Objective:
Obtain a project lead or foreman position that utilizes leadership skills learned in the Marine Corps along with several years of experience as a journeyman operating engineer.
Highlight of Qualifications:
· Operated various heavy equipment machinery for numerous commercial, residential and infrastructure construction projects.
· Tasked as site lead to ensure assigned projects were accomplished efficiently and safely.
· Prepared project logs, managed schedules and implemented jobsite procedures.
· Tracked production costs, including man hours and material.
· Conducted OSHA-based safety training, including heavy equipment inspections, tool box talks and first aid instruction. Adhered to strict OSHA regulations.
· Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned heavy equipment.
· Proficient with technically-advanced construction equipment including GPS and lasers guides.
· Prepared job sites for environmental risk mitigation including: storm water erosion abatement, containment of hazardous materials, wetland and habitat relocation, and air quality management.
· Established traffic control, removal and replacement of asphalt and pavement base.
· Installed retaining systems, directed earthwork, over excavation, and compaction efforts for commercial and residential structures.
· Oversaw removal and demolition of structures at jobsites.
· General knowledge of construction practices in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, cutting, welding, fabricating and painting.
Equipment Experience:
Hydraulic Excavator Push-Pull Scrapers Compactors
Back Hoe Paddlewheel Scrapers Boring Machines
Front End Loaders Articulated Muck Trucks Crushing Plants
Track Loaders Skid Steers Screen Plants
Bulldozers Forklifts Material Separators
Push Cats Man-Lifts
Ripper Cat Rollers
Work Experience:
2003 - Present International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 12 Southern California
2001 - 2003 International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 49 Minnesota
2000 - 2003 Construction Laborers - Local 132 Minnesota
Herbert “Rick” McNeely
P.O.Box1542, San Jacinto CA 92582
Mobile: (951)533-6335
Email: mcrick@live.com , rickster1371@yahoo.com
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Military Experience:
1995 – 1999 United States Marine Corps - Combat Engineer Camp Pendleton, CA
· Honorable discharge
Military Recognition:
· Naval Good Conduct Medal
· National Defense Service Medal
· Meritorious Unit Commendation
· Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Work and Training Exercises for National Guard
· Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
· Sharp Shooter Rifle Badge
Military Training:
· Supervised up to 36 Marines in the construction and/or demolition of buildings, bridges, roads and other projects.
· Specialized in mobility, counter-mobility and survivability operations.
· Small arms and hand to hand combat
· Explosives and demolition
· Cold weather and mountain survival
· Marine Sappers School/Marine Engineer Reconnaissance
Military Deployment:
· Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
· Camp Pendleton, California
· 29 Palms, California
· Fort Erwin, California
· Okinawa, Japan
· Mount Fuji, Mainland Japan
· Thailand
· Australia
Military Education:
· Marine Corps leadership course
· Marine Corps counseling course
· Math for Marines
· Personal Finance for Marines
Herbert “Rick” McNeely P.O. Box 1542, San Jacinto CA 92582
Mobile: (951)533-6335
Email: mcrick@live.com , rickster1371@yahoo.com
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Hobbies:
· Camping and travelling
· Hunting and fishing
· Surfing
· Outdoor Motorsport
· Coach children's soccer and softball teams
· Golfing
Updated: 3 Sep 09