Heavy Equipment Operator

Terry D. Smith, Sr. ** Plum Orchard Rd Apt B Covington, GA. 30016 Cell Phone: 678-***-**** Email: *****.********@*****.***

Goal:

Get a full-time position and use my over twenty years of experience, skills and knowledge of operating one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, or to move construction materials and other heavy materials at construction sites and landfills to work my way through the ranks to better positions, education and be a positive asset to the company.

Job History and Experience:

Dekalb County Transfer Station Decatur, GA Oct 20, 2023- Present Supervisor: Mr. Jenkins Contact #: 470-***-****

Duties: Heavy equipment operator (D8, D6, off road dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer). Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material (garbage). Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures. Signals directions or warnings to coworkers. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks. Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members and takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Follows and adheres to all procedures and safety requirements. Performs other related duties as required.

Georgia-Pacific Corp 1400 Wood Kraft Rd. Madison, GA. 30650 Feb 2022- Oct 2023 Contact #:706-***-****

Duties: Heavy equipment operator (D8, D6, off road dump truck, backhoe). Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material (logs). Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures. Signals directions or warnings to coworkers. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks. Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members and takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Follows and adheres to all procedures and safety requirements. Performs other related duties as required.

Dekalb County Landfill Decatur, GA Sept 2016- Jan 2022 Supervisor: Anthony Contact #: 404-***-****

Duties: Heavy equipment operator (D8, D6, off road dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer). Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material. Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures. Signals directions or warnings to coworkers. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks. Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members and takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Performs other related duties as required. Follows and adheres to all procedures and safety requirements.

Pittman Construction Company Conyers, GA Oct 2015- Sept 2016

Duties: Pores asphalt using heavy equipment (back roller and bobcat, front end loader, crane truck, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer, backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, and track hoes to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work). Operated equipment to grade or redistribute earth. Took actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Signaled directions or warnings to coworkers. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Performed equipment safety and maintenance checks.

Mercedes Tuscaloosa, AL Oct 2014-Sept 2015

Duties: Forklift driver in shipping and receiving moving car parts from trucks to assembly lines. Signaled directions or warnings to coworkers. Performed equipment safety and maintenance checks according to safety requirements.

Hydro Vac Tuscaloosa, AL Oct 2013-Sept 2014

Duties: Industrial cleaning (paint blasting) utilizing high pressure washers.

City of Conyers Public Works and Transportation Conyers, GA Sept 2000- Sept 2013

Duties: Loading and unloading trucks utilizing heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats and forklifts. Operated equipment to move, load, or unload material. Installed equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, or grounds according to assignment. Signaled directions or warnings to coworkers. Operated equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Performed equipment safety and maintenance checks. Coordinated machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members. Kept records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered. Pushed other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required. Transports heavy equipment. Followed all safety requirements.

Education:

Newton County High School: Graduated in May 1990.

References:

Anthony Hendrix DeKalb County Landfill Contact # 404- 621-6003

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