Ken Salazar
Pueblo
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator Tucker and Front-end loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Encon Colorado
Denver
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Operate Tucker to deliver concrete to form beds.
- Operate Front-end loader to fill and push back aggregates.
- Operate Front-end loader to help maintain roads.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment for all staff.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety measures.
Installation Technician
Prutchs Garage Door
Pueblo
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Installed garage doors and openers in residential and commercial properties.
- Assisted customers with product selections and installation inquiries.
- Conducted routine inspections for safety and functionality of installations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects efficiently.
- Provided on-site training for new technicians on installation procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all installation activities.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements.
- Assisted other technicians with complex installations when necessary.
- Replaced faulty components such as circuit boards, wiring, and connectors when necessary.
Framer/Laborer
Ge Johnson Construction
Pueblo
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Constructed frames for residential and commercial structures with precision.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate measurements and alignment.
- Utilized power tools and hand tools to assemble framing components effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all construction activities.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper framing techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality checks on completed frames for structural integrity.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Installed wooden frames for doors, windows and walls in accordance with blueprints.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work by disposing of any unused materials according to municipal regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
Education
East High School
Pueblo, COSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Site preparation
- Aggregate handling
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Front end loader operations
- Concrete pouring and mixing
- Wheel loader operation
- Construction background
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Encon Colorado
09.2024 - 12.2025
Installation Technician
Prutchs Garage Door
04.2021 - 04.2024
Framer/Laborer
Ge Johnson Construction
07.2017 - 04.2021
East High School