Kevin Free
Kingman
Summary
Talented Heavy Equipment Operator/maintenance worker bringing 5 years of roadway experience and safety. Knowledgeable in a wide range of equipment, including scrapers, backhoe's, road graders, skid-steers, dozer's, tractors, pay loaders and plow trucks. I currently work at the Mohave Adult Detention Facility I provide Care Custody and Control for the current Inmates. While providing with them with clothing food linens and ensuring their medical needs are provided for as well, Responding quickly to emergency situations to provide assistance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Mohave County Sheriff's Office
Kingman
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised inmates in detention facility to maintain safety and security.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during critical incidents.
- worked in commissary providing clothing and hygiene and linens for the inmates
- Managed inmate transport to court hearings and medical appointments.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among inmates to promote a safe environment.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- Monitored detainee behavior, identifying and addressing conflicts or potential security issues promptly.
- Operated control rooms, managing access to secure areas and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Equipment Operator
Lewis Equipment
Kingman
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to complete site preparation and construction tasks.
- Followed project plans and specifications for accurate equipment usage and placement.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
Maintenance
badlands truck stop
Kadoka
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Inspected and maintained facilities to maximize cleanliness and support upkeep targets.
- Assessed cleaning product availability and ordered stock to maintain inventory.
- mowed property keeping the grounds clean
- replaced broken fuel lines, breakaway, nozzles and swivels
- clean building including laundry
Road Maintenance Worker
Jackson County Highway Department
Kadoka
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently on low-boy between job sites.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing Right of Way and roads.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines.
- Followed manufacture maintenance schedule and procedures
- Trained new employees on equipment and mechanic upkeep to support team efficiency.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Placed signs on roadways to inform motorists of road work or changes on road ahead
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Excavation
Peter's Excavation
Kadoka
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Fueled equipment and greased
- Welded handles for curb stop shut off valves
- Operated backhoe efficiently
- Laid pvc pipe out
Call Center Representative
Alorica
Colorado Springs
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
- Boosted productivity by maintaining strong call control and quickly working through scripts to address diverse problems.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Accurately documented calls and caller information in Verizon software and made updates to data as needed
- Trained new employees on customer service and troubleshooting processes to promote efficiency and productivity team-wide.
- Set and managed performance benchmarks for call center employees.
- Established strong and successful policies for employee actions and customer interactions.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Increased overall team efficiency and productivity.
- Ran daily reports to assess performance and make proactive adjustments.
- Led staff meetings for team of 14 to communicate customer service directives.
Asbestos Worker
MJB Asbestos
Colorado Springs
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Developed clean-up and removal strategy for each individual case based on materials in question and available resources.
- Complied with company policies, as well as federal and local requirements, to maintain team and public safety.
- Removed harmful substances from walls and other surfaces using power tools, high-pressure spray equipment and hand tools.
- Built structures to contain spills or hazardous areas prior to clean-up and removal.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Maintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies.
- Basic carpentry work
Education
High School Diploma -
Tesla E.O.P Alternative School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2011
MSHAW
South Dakota Mining Assocation
South DakotaSkills
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safe equipment operation
- Effective communication skills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Welding and torching
- Training and coaching
- Material prepping
- Class A license
- Traffic control
- Traffic sign installation
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Report documentation
- Security inspections
- Safety compliance
- Transportation logistics
- Facility management
- Team support
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Physical restraint
- Behavioral observation
- Defensive techniques
- Problem solving
- Inmate observation
Timeline
Detention Officer
Mohave County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
Lewis Equipment
05.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance
badlands truck stop
08.2021 - 03.2022
Road Maintenance Worker
Jackson County Highway Department
06.2015 - 03.2020
Excavation
Peter's Excavation
03.2014 - 06.2015
Call Center Representative
Alorica
03.2013 - 02.2014
Asbestos Worker
MJB Asbestos
01.2012 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Tesla E.O.P Alternative School
MSHAW
South Dakota Mining Assocation