David Benter Email and Phone Number
SUMMARY:Dedicated and dependable Engineer with an extensive and highly-decorated military career and over 20 years of experience working both domestically and overseas. Highly respected by Soldiers and superiors alike. Excellent managerial skills, with a history of leading teams to success in high-stress, high-stakes settings. Exceptional safety record. • Extensive experience operating, maintaining, and training others in the operation of a wide variety of heavy and light equipment, with numerous certifications, licenses, and endorsements. Proficient in the operation of: Forklifts (Classes 1, 4, 5, and 7, up to 55K, and Rough Terrain (RT), Dozers (D7, D9, D10, D11), Hydraulic Cranes (NCCCO Cert.), Backhoes, Motor Graders, Wreckers, Front-end Loaders, Loader Mounted Snow Blower, Hydraulic Excavators, Articulating Dump Trucks, Articulating Water Wagons, Tractor & Trailers (Double & Triple Endorsements, Hazmat Certs), Heavy Haul• Demonstrated success training soldiers, with a long track record of ensuring soldiers fulfill and exceed military standards for driving and operation of heavy equipment.• Highly developed leadership skills, with many documented instances of leading teams of Soldiers and Civilians• Outstanding leadership skills as the Excavation Lead with AES (Artic Slope Reginal Corporation) that completed projects within deadlines and below budget in high-stress settings• Maintain a current DOT medical card and a commercial class A driver’s license with double/triples, tanker, hazardous material, and passenger endorsements• Possess NCCCO Certification for Hydraulic Cranes • Able to lift over 50 pounds• Trained personnel on safety policies and procedures. Able to read and understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets)• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Maintain arctic survival trainingMicrosoft Office • Word • Excel • Outlook • HAZWOPER • NSTC • AutoCad/ Civil3DResume is attached.
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InternFederal Highway Administration May 2019 - PresentWashington, Dc, UsAs an Intern I was Inspector for Federal Highways.
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InspectorWestern Federal Lands Highway Division May 2018 - Present
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Excavation Crew LeadAsrc Energy Services - Houston Contracting Company, Inc. Feb 2013 - Aug 2017• Lead personnel and ensured the implementation of Safety Policies and Procedures, project planning and implementations for Drilling Support, Wells Support, Roads and Pads, Remediation Management, and all groups that are in need of civil construction and maintenance support, throughout GPB Field• Supervision and management of employees, overseeing the daily activities of employees engaged in construction and maintenance work• Active participant in safety meetings, demonstrating strong leadership qualities, and have strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills• Operated heavy equipment throughout the Greater Prudhoe Bay Field (GPB) and accomplish roustabout work as needed -
Concrete Truck DriverKlondike Concrete Co Aug 2012 - Nov 2012• Operated Concrete Truck for delivering of concrete to various sites• Calculated the sump and air content of concrete -
Operations SergeantUs Army Sep 2011 - Aug 2012Arlington, Virginia, Us• Serve as the section chief for a 2,600 Soldier Engineer Brigade consisting of a military police battalion, airborne engineer battalion, and a combat sustainment support battalion• Assist with planning and execution of department exercises, unit deployments, and redeployments• Researched, coordinated and planned for receipt of two large-span bridge sections and bridging material from Afghanistan and eastern U.S. to facilitate bridge training• Conducted combined training with Indian Army Major during exercise Yudh Abhyas in India, sharing knowledge of engineer operations and staff planning• Supervised and ensured the completion of deployment pre-requisites for 53 personnel, resulting in 100% deployability; personally safeguarded all sensitive information and passports for soldiers -
Sr Observer Controller/TrainerUs Army Nov 2007 - Sep 2011Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served as a Senior Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) for a multi-component Engineer Training Support Battalion, supporting the training of mobilized National Guard, Reserve, Navy, and Air Force units deploying to combat theaters in support of the Global War on Terrorism• Saved over $100,000 in construction and labor costs during the development of a mock training village due to knowledge of effective heavy equipment operation • Served as the only bridge OC/T within the Northwestern United States capable of certifying military bridge units deploying to combat theaters• Completed over 1,500 hours of accident-free construction operations with no accidents or injuries• Mentored and developed 4 managers to be proficient as subject matter experts in construction tasks
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Platoon Sergeant, Section Leader & Bridge InspectorUs Army Sep 2002 - Oct 2006Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served in multiple roles in a corps level bridge company, responsible for the training, development, health and welfare of numerous managers and personnel• Maintained and oversaw the operation of a variety of heavy equipment, including M916 Tractors, D7 Dozers, HYEX, M1977 common bridge transporters, MKII bridge erection boats, SEEs, 22.5 Ton ATEC Cranes, Skid Steer Loaders, HEMMT Fuelers, M923 5-Ton Cargo Trucks, M998 HMMWVs, ramp bays, interior bays, and M1076 trailers• Expertly constructed a 300-meter bridge in two hours during Operation Mussayib• Recognized as the best trainer in the platoon, and often assigned to teach the most difficult classes; successfully trained over 95% of soldiers in platoon on drivers training• Supervised and led the construction of 500+ meters of causeway across the Tigris River• Meticulously organized and instructed drivers training resulting in the licensing of 100% of the company prior to its deployment
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Senior Boat Operator, Bridge Section SergeantUs Army Jun 2001 - Aug 2002Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served in the Army’s most-forward deployed corps level multi-role bridge company• Responsible for the training, discipline, health, and welfare of eight soldiers; implemented a rigorous physical training schedule resulting in an increase of the section’s average by 20 points• Instructed a company-level Master Driver course, resulting in 100% trained soldiers, accident free• Assisted in the training and qualification of 35 vehicle operators
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Senior Boat OperatorUs Army Oct 1999 - May 2001Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served as a Senior Boat Operator in a corps level multi-role bridge company, responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of 11 soldiers• Oversaw the maintenance and operation of various boats and equipment• Planned, organized, and instructed a Demolition Range, training 100% of the company
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Section SergeantUs Army Oct 1998 - Sep 1999Arlington, Virginia, Us• Chosen to serve as Section Sergeant over six other managers in the platoon; awarded the Division Coin for superb maintenance of a five-ton truck• Selected as manager of the quarter for the 3rd quarter FY 99, for both company and battalion
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Boat Operator & Bridge Crew MemberUs Army Oct 1992 - Nov 1996Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served as a Boat Operator in a corps level multi-role bridge company, responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of 2 soldiers• Oversaw the maintenance and operation of various boats and equipment
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Bridge Crew Chief, Boat OperatorUs Army Oct 1992 - Nov 1996Arlington, Virginia, Us• Served as a Crew Chief in a corps level multi-role bridge company, responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of 8 soldiers• Oversaw the maintenance and operation of various boats and equipment
David Benter Education Details
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University Of Alaska AnchorageCivil Engineering -
University Of Alaska AnchorageCivil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about David Benter
What company does David Benter work for?
David Benter works for Federal Highway Administration
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David Benter's current role is Inspector at Western Federal Lands Highway Division.
What schools did David Benter attend?
David Benter attended University Of Alaska Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage.
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