Safety Compliance Skid Steer

JASON G. FITZGERALD

Phone: 309-***-**** Email: **************@*****.*** Pekin, IL PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable and detail-oriented professional with 18+ years of experience operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and managing teams in high-demand environments. Skilled in diagnosing equipment issues, implementing safety protocols, and maintaining operational efficiency. Certified in OSHA 10-Hour Safety, skid steer, and lift operations, with a proven ability to learn technical processes quickly. Strong communicator and team player, adept at coordinating maintenance tasks, documenting procedures, and supporting operational goals with a focus on quality and safety.CORE SKILLS Equipment Operation & Maintenance (Skid Steer, Lifts)

Safety Compliance (OSHA 10-Hour Certified)

Problem Diagnosis & Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation & Reporting

Team Coordination & Training

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Customer & Client Interaction

Time Management & Flexible Scheduling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Golf Green Lawn Care, Pekin, IL

Sales and Installation Manager

May 2005 – Present Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including skid steers and lifts, for snow removal and grounds maintenance at commercial sites like Morton CAT and Coca-Cola, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Diagnose equipment issues, coordinate maintenance, and prepare detailed work requests to address defects, minimizing downtime and maintaining service quality.

Implement and monitor OSHA-compliant safety protocols, leveraging 10-hour OSHA certification to ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to workplace standards.

Manage and train a team of 13 employees across multiple departments, conducting shift briefings, assigning tasks, and documenting performance to support operational goals.

Prepare and maintain logs, reports, and maintenance records for commercial contracts, ensuring accurate documentation of daily operations and equipment status.

Design and install holiday lighting systems, interpreting client needs and technical specifications to deliver customized solutions.

Coordinate and execute seasonal outages for equipment maintenance, including cleaning, inspections, and repairs, to maintain operational readiness.

DORS Caregiver, State of Illinois

Home Health Caregiver

August 2023 – Present Demonstrate adaptability and time management by maintaining a flexible schedule to perform caregiving duties, including household maintenance, without interfering with primary work responsibilities.

Document client care activities and financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations.

Apply problem-solving skills to address client needs, maintaining a safe and organized environment through routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Butches Pizza, Pekin, IL

Freezer Operator

December 2004 – May 2005 Operated equipment in a fast-paced environment, performing maintenance tasks such as grinding meat and cheese and unloading delivery trucks.

Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, adhering to safety and quality standards.

B and W Tree Service / Robbins Tree Service, Pekin, IL

Tree Service Technician

May 2000 – November 2004 Operated bucket trucks and related equipment for tree removal and stump grinding, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment, reporting issues to supervisors for timely resolution.

Collaborated with team members to execute physically demanding tasks, maintaining high safety and quality standards.

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