Archie “Thomas” Reeves
Terrytown,LA
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 heavy equipment experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
31
31
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plaquemine Parish Government/PPG Solid Waste
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
11.1995 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment at parish solid waste landfill and transfer sites.
- Inspected loaders, backhoes, and trucks before daily operations.
- Cleared debris and leveled waste areas for safe disposal access.
US Port Security
New Orleans Port Authority
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated with port authorities to enhance passenger safety protocols.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to achieve project goals.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety measures
Truck Driver
Matrana’s Produce, Co
Westwego, Louisiana
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Delivering and unloading fresh produce to multiple grocery stores, vendors and contractors.
- Upkeep on safety equipment
- Responsible for DOT logs
Warehouse/Tool Room Manager
Bollinger Shipyards
Harvey, LA
07.2003 - 04.2009
- Verified records were accurate with incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Prepared items for shipping.
- Assembled, addressed, stamped and shipped merchandise.
- Arranged for pick up and delivery of merchandise.
- Recorded incoming merchandise and materials.
Hot Shot Driver
Ace Transportation
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
02.2009 - 04.2009
- Operated flatbed trucks to perform regional deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
- Secured all loads with straps, chains, and ratchets.
- Maintained accurate DOT logs to ensure compliance with regulations
- Conducted basic maintenance and upkeep on vehicles to ensure operational reliability.
- Processed daily invoices to facilitate timely payments.
Education
Welding/Fitting
Clark Community College
Harvey, LA 06.1995 - 11.2026
Certification - Semi Truck Driving
Coastal Truck Driving School
Hammond, LA 07.2000 - 07.2000
Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse, LASkills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Management
- Metal fabrication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team leadership
Timeline
US Port Security
New Orleans Port Authority
05.2016 - 10.2016
Truck Driver
Matrana’s Produce, Co
07.2012 - 10.2016
Hot Shot Driver
Ace Transportation
02.2009 - 04.2009
Warehouse/Tool Room Manager
Bollinger Shipyards
07.2003 - 04.2009
Certification - Semi Truck Driving
Coastal Truck Driving School
07.2000 - 07.2000
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plaquemine Parish Government/PPG Solid Waste
11.1995 - Current
Welding/Fitting
Clark Community College
06.1995 - 11.2026
Belle Chasse High School