Tony Pafford Jr
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Folkston,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in field and ready for assignments. Reliable in completing quality work, exceeding expectations and I'm career seeking!
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gies Timber & Land Inc.
Kingsland , GA
10.2014 - 09.2023
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
- Assisted technicians with complex repair tasks when needed.
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Ordered necessary parts from suppliers in order to complete repairs quickly.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation by operators or customers.
- Cleaned and painted surfaces of machines in order to maintain their appearance.
- Trained personnel on the safe operation of heavy machinery.
- Provided input into purchasing decisions for new or replacement equipment.
- Tested commercial and military equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Reviewed technical manuals in order to remain current with changing technology.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
Equipment Operator
Gies Timber & Land Inc.
Kingsland, AR
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
GED -
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA08-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Charlton County High School
Folkston, GASkills
- Safety Processes
- Issue Assessments
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Dismantling
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Machinery Testing
- Issue Diagnosis
- Repair Work
- Reporting and Documentation
- Test Equipment
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Effective Communication Skills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Performance Improvement
- Equipment Monitoring
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gies Timber & Land Inc.
10.2014 - 09.2023
Equipment Operator
Gies Timber & Land Inc.
05.2007 - 07.2012
GED -
Albany Technical College
Some College (No Degree) -
Charlton County High School