Aaron Neal
Damascus,AR
Summary
Team-oriented General Labor Worker always ready to take on any assignment. Operates machinery and equipment safely in support of team needs. Physically fit, hardworking and great at changing gears quickly to handle new tasks. Highly-motivated 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ground Hand
Klausmeyer Construction
Conway, AR
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Spliced cables with hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment.
- Planned out efficient routes for laying down Fiber Optic Cables from one point to another.
- Worked with truck-mounted reels to complete large installation projects.
- Assisted other technicians in completing complex installations or repairs of fiber optic cables.
- Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
- Repaired damaged fibers using specialized techniques such as fusion splicing or mechanical splicing.
- Trained junior technicians on proper procedures when installing or repairing Fiber Optic Cables.
- Climbed poles and entered tunnels, buildings, trenches or manholes to accomplish various job tasks.
- Designated potential locations for new lines based on utility lines already in place.
- Identified underground utility lines through the use of specialized locating equipment.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
- Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
- Examined site plans, aerial photographs, and other documents prior to beginning a job.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used for underground utility locating operations.
- Operated vacuum excavation equipment when necessary to uncover shallowly buried lines.
- Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
- Accurately documented all findings on blueprints or maps for future reference.
- Dug bore pits for boring operators.
- Dug trenches and sight holes with heavy equipment.
E4 Specialist
Army National Gaurd
Little Rock, AR
05.2012 - 01.2020
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Provided support during emergency situations arising from unexpected events occurring during a project's execution.
- Operated tractor and trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to work sites.
- Coordinated closely with other engineers, contractors, and clients throughout the duration of each project.
- Used tractor crawler to clear, strip and excavate sites.
- Assessed potential risks and hazards associated with horizontal construction projects, taking appropriate steps to mitigate them.
- Cut and spread fill material using scraper.
- Constructed V-shaped ditches with motorized grader as part of larger construction projects.
- Performed troubleshooting activities when unexpected issues arose while working on an assignment.
- Compacted material using sheep's foot, smooth drum and vibratory rollers.
- Provided technical guidance on all aspects of horizontal construction engineering processes.
Loader Operator
Custom Wood Recycling
Danville, AR
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
- Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Ground Hand
Jenkins Gravel and Construction
Glenwood, AR
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated vacuum excavation equipment when necessary to uncover shallowly buried lines.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to local codes and regulations.
- Adhered to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards while working in confined spaces.
- Collaborated with other workers such as plumbers, electricians, and contractors during the process of locating utilities.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used for underground utility locating operations.
- Assessed the depth of buried utilities by using a variety of tools such as probes and sondes.
- Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
- Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Determined appropriate methods for excavating around existing underground utilities.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using Trackhoe.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
- Investigated complaints related to suspected damage caused by construction activities near underground utilities.
- Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
- Identified underground utility lines through the use of specialized locating equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Kirby, AR03-2012
Horizontal Construction
Army National Guard
Skills
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Operation of Dozer,Front end Loader,Grader,Scraper,vibrating/sheep footed pack roller,Skid steer,Trackhoe,Backhoe,and Forklift
- 12 years of heavy equipment experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Parts Lubrication
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Trench Work
- Following Directions
- Site Prep
Timeline
Ground Hand
Klausmeyer Construction
10.2020 - 03.2022
Loader Operator
Custom Wood Recycling
07.2016 - 09.2018
Ground Hand
Jenkins Gravel and Construction
04.2014 - 07.2016
E4 Specialist
Army National Gaurd
05.2012 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Horizontal Construction
Army National Guard
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