Equipment Operator Front End
Resume:
Bruce Odom
Looking for my long term opportunity with a good company
Sanford, NC 27332
***********@*****.***
My name is Bruce Odom. I am 44 years old. I am from Sanford, NC, born and raised. Married and father of three beautiful daughters. I have various types of background experience such as, construction, lending a helping hand building pharmaceutical plants to help people in need of medicine, HVAC installations, warehouse and manufacturing jobs, also automotive repairs and towing disabled vehicles . My primary field of experience is in operation of heavy equipment on pharmaceutical sites, all terrain long reach forklifts, skid steers, front end loaders, excavators, water trucks, compactors, etc…I am OSHA 30 certified as well as several equipment operator certifications and credentials. I am seeking a long term opportunity with a excellent company that i can retire with while providing for my family. I would love the opportunity to come and speak with you and possibly become a employee with your company. Thank you so much for taking time to read this. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Equipment Operator
Freedom Industries - Rocky Mount, NC
February 2023 to Present
Assist plumbing crew along with pipe layers in excavation and installation of piping systems in underground utilities. Excavate trenches to predetermined depths, sloping, benching as well as backfilling of trenches. Operate excavators, rubber tire backhoes, skid steers, all terrain forklifts… utilize equipment to transport needed materials to crews ensuring continued production. Adhere to all safety requirements and guidelines. Ensuring all permits and required paperwork are complete. Pre shift meetings, mid day meetings, pre operation equipment inspections are completed. Refueling and maintenance of equipment daily to ensure continued operation. Constructing a pharmaceutical facility. Working safely and efficiently on a daily basis in congested work areas incident and accident free. Its no easy task.
Equipment operator
GreenWood, Inc. - Sanford, NC
October 2019 to January 2023
• Assist all craft or personnel in completing many tasks operating various types of equipment to complete daily tasks to ensure completion of building pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Operate All terrain forklifts, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks, water trucks, front end loaders, compactors walk behind and ride on, pallet jacks, dollies, and any handwork that needs to be administered to complete task at hand in a timely manner. Deliver needed tools, materials, equipment that are necessary to complete all task. Perform housekeeping to ensure work areas are safe to perform tasks. Submit all required paperwork and or permits requested by the contractor. Adhere to all safety regulations and rules administered by the contractor. Complete all tasks in a safe, efficient manner. I departed from this employer due to completion of job. Laid off due to lack of work. Equipment Operator
Fluor Corp. - Clayton, NC
October 2017 to October 2019
1. Assist all craft or personnel in various tasks operating various types of equipment to complete daily tasks to ensure completion of pharmaceutical facility . Operate All terrain forklifts, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks, water trucks, front end loaders, compactors walk behind and ride on and any handwork that needs to be administered to complete task at hand in a timely manner. Building a pharmaceutical plant that will administer medicine to people in need. Priority to keep job site clean and tidy at all times. Keep materials stored neatly. Maintain all mobile equipment on the job site. Communicate with management to learn about tasks that need to be completed and ensure they are completed safely. I departed from this employer due to completion of job, laid off due to lack of work. Heavy Equipment Operator
Charah inc. - Moncure, NC
April 2015 to October 2017
Operate various types of heavy equipment. We are doing mass dirt excavation as well as productively moving coal ash from rail cars provided by railway. Operate off road equipment such as dump trucks, water trucks, bull dozers, front end loaders, skid steers, fork lifts, tractors, excavators. Working in all weather conditions and elements. Working 60 plus hours a week every week. Perform housekeeping duties as required. Submit all required paperwork and or permits requested by the contractor. Adhere to all safety regulations and rules administered by the contractor. Complete all tasks in a safe, efficient manner. I departed from this employer to move forward in my career making a better salary. Front End Loader Operator
Granite Construction Inc - Raleigh, NC
April 2014 to April 2015
Assist crew in installation of underground utilities and mass grading projects. Operate various types of heavy equipment to complete jobs. Front end loader, excavator, forklifts, backhoes, skid steers and dump trucks. Excavated various types of subgrade for roadways brought to precise grades and compacted to specifications. Inspect and maintain all mobile equipment that is used. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures. Install underground utilities such as storm water drain collection pipe and boxes as well as lay the pipe to specific grade to the collection boxes, backfill all trenches and compact material to specifications. Install erosion control all across the site. This was a 14 mile roadway project that I departed from to move forward in my career making a better salary. Equipment Operator
Mid Atlantic infrastructure - Durham, NC
February 2013 to April 2014
Responsibilities consists of, Commercial construction. Laser precise excavation, construction and excavation,Land clearing and demolition
Sewer, drain fields and utilities, excavating footings, approach, and road construction, Grading and compaction, Concrete preparation, Storm water collection and control, French drains, Ponds and decorative boulder work, Landscape construction, Ditch and culvert work, Tight access excavation, Heavy equipment operation, Erosion control, Trained in trenching and excavating safety. I departed from this employer to further advance in my career with a better salary opportunity templater
Design Surfaces-Digital Templater - Raleigh, NC
May 2012 to February 2013
Travel to prescheduled appointments in NC, SC, and VA in company provided vehicle. Create digital countertop templates utilizing company technological equipment. Communicate with the customer to complete job information. This includes informing the customer of information regarding their jobs and providing answers to their questions. Make note of changes from original specs. Take photos of job site including pertinent sink and appliance information. Return digital template to shop computers to begin fabrication of countertops. I departed from this employer due to closure of business, laid off due to lack of work.
Rollback driver
Car Pros - Sanford, NC
September 2009 to May 2012
Drive rollback to pick up disabled vehicles and tow them to destination, vehicles that are inoperable, vehicles that have been wrecked and impounded. Perform minor mechanic work in shop that consists of changing oil in vehicles, rotating and balancing tires, brake replacement, heating and a/c work and diagnosing any problems with vehicle. Roadside assistance calls such as tire changes, lockouts, fuel delivery and jump starts. Certified to do N.C. state inspections on vehicles. I departed from this employer to advance in my career with opportunity for a better salary. Material Handler
3M - Sanford, NC
May 2006 to September 2009
Supervised second shift. Operating forklift/transporting material. Preparing raw material for production of static shield bags. Handling of hazardous material and chemicals. Ensures samples from all raw materials are tested and up to standard.
Change hoses and filters on machines. Band and wrap pallets of finished product to be shipped. Generate packing lists and manifests. Return unused materials to stock and document in inventory. Entering raw materials to be consumed in database. Training new employees to do various jobs. Operated bio blaster to clean equipment.
Sweep and ensure all works areas are clean and safe to perform work. Load and unload trucks via loading dock. Inspect all equipment and hoists to ensure they are safe to use. Exchange rolls of material when consumed in a timely manner. I departed from this employer to further advance in my career with opportunity for a better salary.
fabricator
Solid Surface Innovations-Fabricator - Moncure, NC February 2005 to May 2006
Fabricate solid surface countertops from raw materials. Measuring, cutting, gluing, sanding, and buffing materials. Installation of finished product in residential and commercial atmospheres. Utilize table saws, miter saws, routers, jigsaws, hand sanders, bandsaws, and circular saws to modify and build countertops to fulfill customers orders. I departed from this employer to advance in my career with opportunities for better salary.
Equipment Operator
Wake Stone Corporation - Cary, NC
September 1999 to February 2005
Operating front end loaders Caterpillar and Volvo
Operating off road dump trucks Caterpillar, Volvo and Euclid. Operating rock hammers and excavators to maintain production. Operate fuel/lube truck to refuel and service equipment on tracks. Transporting stone to primary crushing plant for production of stock piles. Service equipment, greasing, fuel, filter changes, adding fluids if necessary. Plant maintenance, greasing conveyor bearings, replacing defective bearings, washing and cleaning of production platforms in manufacturing plant areas to ensure cleanliness. Exchanging screens of all types and sizes for sorting of stone, assisted welder in welding operations. Exchange defective conveyor rollers. Exchange and maintain rock crushers. Exchange belt wipes and skirt board rubbers that are worn on conveyor systems. Operation of water trucks to mitigate dusty conditions on equipment haul roads and material piles. Participate in preparations of blasting stone to maintain material piles for production. Trained in all equipment safety, mining safety, CPR and first aid, MSHA regulations. I departed from this employer to advance in my career for a better salary opportunity. Education
Graduate in Metal technology, automotive technology, carpentry Lee County Senior High School - Sanford, NC
1993 to 1997
Skills
• Caterpillar
• Excavator
• Heavy Equipment
• Backhoe
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Heavy Equipment & Machinery Skills
• Backhoe Operation
• Construction
• Automotive Repair
• Dozer
• Loader operation
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
NCCER forklift certified, OSHA 30 hour construction safety and health certification. Sunbelt rentals MEWP trained and certified. Sunbelt forklift operator training certified.
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