Lance Pitchford
Girard
Summary
Aviation maintenance professional with proven track record in basic aircraft and armament systems. Known for delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining stringent safety standards. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, with solid skills in mechanical repairs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Otter Lake Enterprises
Palmyra, IL
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted with general farm tasks and tree service operations.
- Performed tree felling and subsequent site clearing to maintain environmental integrity and safety standards.
- Serviced chainsaws and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance during tree maintenance activities.
- Conducted inspections and performed maintenance tasks on heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Equipment Operator
Heidelburg Materials
Russellville, KY
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to complete daily tasks efficiently and safely.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and machine operation techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on finishing side of rock crushing plant to maintain operational efficiency and uphold safety protocols.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
U.S. Air Force
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2023 - 07.2024
- I was responsible for the maintenance and loading of weapons and weapons systems
Grill cook
Dairy Queen
Carlinville, IL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- I mainly cooked food in the fryer area. Other responsibilities included cleaning tables and counters, sweeping and mopping the floor, and stocking the freezers and fridges
Stocker
Walmart
Carlinville, IL
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Stocking and doing inventory of bakery and produce but did not do well with the extremely early morning
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
Edwardsville, IL
06.2019 - 12.2019
- My position here was to safely operate bulldozers, excavators, and haul trucks on the landfill. Practiced daily preventative maintenance. Used teamwork skills to improve the safety and proficiency of the landfill.
Education
Certification To Maintain Weapon Systems On F-35's - Aircraft Armament Systems
Airforce Technical School
Wichita Falls, TX04-2024
Heavy equipment operator certification - undefined
Heavy equipment college of America
Clarksville, TN03.2019
High School Diploma -
Pittsfield Highscool
Pittsfield, IL05-2018
Skills
- Aircraft grounding
- General aircraft safety
- Heavy lifting
- Outdoor work
- Tree Trimming
- GPS
- Mechanical knowledge
- Driving Experience
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Window cleaning
- Phone etiquette
- Backhoe Operation
- Hospitality
- Loader Operation
- Respiratory protection
- Electrical experience
- Soldering
- Hand tools
- Stocking
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- General vehicle maintenance
- Upselling
- OSHA
- MSHA
- Automotive diagnostics
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hand and power tools proficiency
- Mechanical aptitude
Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operatorations
- March 2019 to March 2024
- ADEPT certification to operate backhoe, wheel loader, excavator, and bulldozer
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Heidelburg Materials
08.2024 - 02.2025
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
U.S. Air Force
01.2023 - 07.2024
Grill cook
Dairy Queen
02.2021 - 06.2021
Stocker
Walmart
03.2020 - 04.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
06.2019 - 12.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Otter Lake Enterprises
06.2015 - Current
Heavy equipment operator certification - undefined
Heavy equipment college of America
Certification To Maintain Weapon Systems On F-35's - Aircraft Armament Systems
Airforce Technical School
High School Diploma -
Pittsfield Highscool