Timothy A. Folkers

Overview of Qualifications

Accomplished Senior Level Operator with demonstrated expertise in the areas of construction, management, and operations. Results orientated with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously, coupled with the skills to effectively manage staff of all levels and diverse backgrounds.

* OSHA competent person certified * Heavy Equipment Operator
* Class A CDL * Team management skills
* Rough terrain/Industrial fork truck certificate * Excavator Certification

Career Highlights

dnOversee and manage the plan, design, and construction of residential homes ranging in price from $175,000.00 to $300,000.00
dnSenior heavy equipment operator with the ability to identify hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and congestion of traffic and/or pedestrians.
dnSenior Level Operator with Finish Dozers, Excavators, Motor Graders, Skid Loaders, Backhoes, Rollers, Scrapers, Front End Loaders, Articulated Dump Trucks, and experienced Operator on all other miscellaneous earth moving equipment.

Work Experience

Heavy Equipment Operator for: Elliot & Wood, Inc., Dekalb, IL, Mike Wood,
815-756-4555 06/18/2007-09/28/2007 and 4/21/2008-11/17/2008, Seasonal employment.

Sub-grade and finish roadway construction, Remove overburden for open pit quarries, Finish dozer on road construction, golf courses, waterways, and dams.
Push dozer on major excavations.
Front end loader including truck loading, stockpiling, and backfilling on trench work. Trench excavation for storm and sanitary sewers.

Owner-Operator
1996- 2007, Folkers Excavating and Concrete, Inc., Timothy A. Folkers,
815-535-1534

Oversee all operations for excavation and concrete construction of basements, garages, and driveways.
Installation of septic systems, backfilling and finish grading.
Comprehension of blueprints and grade setting for layout of footings and walls.
Order and manage inventory levels on materials and supplies.
Preparation of bids and proposals with a 89% acceptance rate.
Obtained 100% safety rating through instructional safety classes, daily maintenance, and personnel supervision.
Custom built home contractor responsible for design, plan, and construction of homes.

Education
Sterling High School, Sterling, IL 61081, High School Diploma
Local 150 Operating Engineers Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps., Honorable Discharge, Fire Direction Control, Asst. Operations Chief, E-4 Corporal