Nathan Michaelis
Avondale, AZ 855392
ad14hz@r.postjobfree.com
I am applying for the position Heavy Equipment Operator. I am an experience equipment yarder manager, heavy equipment operator, and general laborer seeking employment with a reputable organization in the industry, in which I can utilize my management experience and skill sets in contributing to the success of my employer. In addition, I have experience in a wide range of equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades including tractor and trailers.
I am a highly motivated self-starter a proven track record of on time and high quality performance, who is very interested in building a career at Amerit Fleet Solutions. I believe my work experience and my strong dedicated work ethic would be an added asset to Amerit Fleet Solutions.
Experience Summary:
I have 8+ years’ experience as a heavy equipment yard manager, equipment operator and equipment maintenance, responsible for overseeing equipment stockyard staff for the inventory, assembly, maintenance, staging, safety, and delivery of 600+ per month new units to key clients such as Komatsu, Inc. Responsibilities include both conducting and managing the following:
-heavy equipment stockyard coordinating and schedules;
-loading and unloading units per customer orders
-conducting and overseeing the assembly, inventory, and delivery of 600+ units per month; with a proven high performance rating from Komatsu America Corp.
-including yard planning/ logistics moving/ unit flow for staging and delivery
-conducted key equipment maintenance requirements, upgrades and repairs on trailers lowboys and other rolling stock; involving brakes, axle, transmissions, and for broad range of heavy industrial equipment.
-Inspecting and confirming trailer weight capacities for designated cargo
-Identifying, applying and securing proper hauling permits from DOT
-quality control and safety validation of equipment for assigned customer units
-unit condition inspections reports and documentation; preparation for customer delivery
-Coordinate yard operations with the company accounting and scheduling of unit deliveries/shipment against forecast
-customer service and building strong client business relationships
Additional Experience
-Automotive maintenance and tire servicing for large range of vehicles and equipment
-Cellular Communications crew leader, responsible for establishing new and/or upgrading cell tower systems and infrastructures in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and ID
-Fiber Optics – the identifying, location, construction and installation of fiber optics systems and infrastructures.
Employment History
Vulcan Materials – 2/4/2021 to 8/18/2023
Avondale, AZ
Duties: Heavy equipment operation and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedule maintenance program including all safety inspections and reporting.
Bryco Asphalt – 4/1/2020 to 2/4/2021
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Duties: Asphalt milling and grinding machine operator and preventative maintenance as require by employer
Ground Up
Tacoma, Washington
Duties: Asphalt milling and grinding machine operator/dailpreventative maintenance and repair
Pape Corporation
Kent, WA
Duties: Equipment Inventory Yard Manager and Equipment Maintenance
Skills:
Ability to operate different types of heavy equipment such as log loaders, feller-bunchers, dozers, back-hoe, excavators, forklifts and forwarders.
Ability to conduct scheduled and planned equipment maintenance routines and safety inspection, including DOT permitting.
Ability to complete maintenance task as required by company and manufacturer.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, including company operations, crews, resources and customers needs.
Manage equipment maintenance and production schedules
Auto and Equipment maintenance and tire servicing
Excellent customer relations and customer services
Highly self-motivated performer with proven on time and under budget results
Strong detailed oriented team player with a proven safety record.
Certified forklift operator
General Labor Skills including;
Assembly and quality control of heavy equipment, assembly and erecting of cellular tower systems, of bore drilling, pulling fiber optics, tower climbing, excavating trenches/ditches, lay piping for power, pour concrete, and laying asphalt, heavy equipment and automotive maintenance including brake systems, tire installations, oil/lube, and systems checks.
Certifications:
Certified Washington state flaggers card
Forklift Certified
Current CPR Card
Currently working toward CDL
Other Employers:
Les Schwab Tire – Customer Service and Automotive Servicing March 2017 to Present
Bonney Lake, Wa
South Bay Excavating- Laborer May 2016- March 2017
Olympia, WA
Mastech Corporation- Civil Cellular Crew Leader Jan. 2016 – May 2016
Kent, WA
Modern Machinery – Equipment Yard Supervisor Feb. 2012 – Nov. 2015
Rochester, WA
Olson Brothers Pro-Vac – Laborer July 2010 - March 2011
Puyallup, WA
Yesterday Home Builders- Carpenter Apprentice Jan. 2010 - April 2010
Tumwater, WA
Lincoln Creek Lumber- Yard Laborer Jan. 2009- Jan. 2010
Tumwater, WA
Education:
Clover Park Technical School- Composite Certification March 2011- Aug. 2011
Puyallup, WA
Royal Tine Guide School- Guide Certificate July 2007- Aug 2007
Butte, MT
Rainer High School- Diploma Sept. 2003- June 2007
Rainer, WA
References:
Jeremy Holt
Manager Product Inventory and Scheduling- Komatsu America
Dale Birdwell
Modern Machinery
Sam Boyd
Manager Forestry Operations and Business Development
Integrated Fibre, LLC