John Barber
Ludowici
Summary
Driven professional with a background in heavy machinery operations. Known for attention to detail and time management, contributing to enhanced productivity and safety standards across various projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Reeves Construction Co
Brunswick, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed daily equipment inspections, identifying maintenance needs and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve project efficiency.
- Assisted in the training of new operators on equipment use and safety procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.A. Murren & Sons
Savannah, GA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes on various job sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently execute project plans and meet deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment.
- Helped out other crews when necessary to ensure job stayed on schedule.
Operator II
Waste Managment
Savannah, GA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient waste compaction and disposal processes.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure enough cover material was at work face to be used for the covering of waste at the end of the day.
- When necessary, loaded dirt from the pit to be used as cover material at the end of the day.
Container Shop Supervisor
Republic Services
Brunswick, GA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised daily operations and coordinated team activities to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased productivity levels.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted inventory checks with all six locations to ensure proper inventories between damaged and repaired cans.
- Completed payroll and inventory weekly.
M&R Supervior
Container Maintenance Corporation
Savannah, GA
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols to ensure competency.
- Completed payroll, inventory, and production weekly.
- Coordinated with customers on heavily damaged chassis for approval or return to out of service area.
- Worked with container shop to fill in when supervisor was out.
- Before moving to the port, I had the position of Assistant Depot Manager.
- Helped with the moving of chassis around the yards by using the jockey trucks, and chassis flippers.
- Moved containers using empty handler and CombiLift(miniature RTG.)
- Wrote estimates for customers on damaged chassis.
MOS 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
Savannah, GA
07.2007 - 02.2014
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, excavators, and graders in diverse environments.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute projects efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Trained junior operators on safe equipment operation and best practices for productivity.
Education
Heavy Equipment Engineer -
Heavy Equipment And Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO06-2008
High School Diploma -
Appling County High School
Baxley, GA05-2007
Skills
- Safety Oriented
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy equipment operation
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
Loaded/ Unloaded various ships and airplanes while in the military without any accidents.
Timeline
Operator
Reeves Construction Co
05.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.A. Murren & Sons
09.2024 - 05.2025
Operator II
Waste Managment
03.2024 - 09.2024
Container Shop Supervisor
Republic Services
05.2022 - 02.2024
M&R Supervior
Container Maintenance Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2022
MOS 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
07.2007 - 02.2014
Heavy Equipment Engineer -
Heavy Equipment And Engineer School
High School Diploma -
Appling County High School