Tommy Green
Athens
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
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Language
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Athens Clarke County Government
Athens
11.2010 - 04.2024
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other heavy equipment efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Followed safety regulations to protect personnel and the environment at job sites.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Communicated daily with supervisors to report progress and discuss challenges encountered.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Managed coordination of machine operations with team members to ensure efficient workflow. with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Carpenter
Driver Construction
Athena
04.1997 - 02.2010
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial buildings using various materials.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinets to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of construction tasks.
Education
South Granville High
Creedmoore, NCSkills
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Load management
- Material handling
- Site coordination
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- I like to Dj in my spare time. Also like to hike and fish.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Athens Clarke County Government
11.2010 - 04.2024
Carpenter
Driver Construction
04.1997 - 02.2010
South Granville High