AUSTIN J. WALKER
Ocala,FL
Summary
For those of you reading this small excerpt of my life, these are the things I find notable about my working career. I am a 2023 high school graduate who took a different route in comparison to my peers. Following the start of COVID, I decided not to return to in person school, and rather chose to continue my schooling online in order to focus on building my career young. I have worked in both the construction industry and the farming industry, and in those few years of working in these industries, I learned what attributes it takes to become a good leader. I am not only hardworking, but also driven, ambitious and have a great work ethic. I am willing to make sacrifices in order to further my career and ensure my success. Thank you for taking the time to read this mini piece about me, and I hope you find me a good fit for the job you have to offer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator and Driver
Walker Building Corporation
07.2024 - Current
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, skid steers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Compliance Manager
Walker Building Corporation
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Built and strengthened relationships with regulatory representatives, vendors and company customers.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Manually loaded and unloaded material from skid steers when necessary.
- Inspected machines before use to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving the machine's operation.
- Safely maneuvered skid steers around tight spaces without damaging property.
- Adjusted controls to regulate speed of movement of attachments or treads.
- Monitored machine functions to ensure accuracy during operation.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner on job site.
- Operated trencher to dig trenches for the purpose of installing silt fence.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
Agriculture Assistant 1
University of Florida: RSREU
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops.
- Inspected fields for weeds, pests and other signs of infestation or disease.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure adequate water supply to crops.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on farm equipment and machinery.
- Operated tractors, combines and other agricultural vehicles as needed.
- Gathered samples for laboratory testing to evaluate nutrient content of soils, plants and fertilizers.
- Organized storage facilities for seed, fertilizer, feed, fuel and other supplies.
- Mowed, weed-whacked and mulched planted areas and lawn.
Laborer
Walker Building Corporation
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
CDL Drivers License Certification -
Interstate Truck Driving School
Crystal River, FL07.2024
Honors Graduate -
Florida Virtual School
05.2023
Skills
- Managing Employees
- Daily Reporting
- Construction Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Operation
- Employee Training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Quality Control
- Grapple Truck Operation
Awards
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout, 01/01/23
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator and Driver
Walker Building Corporation
07.2024 - Current
Compliance Manager
Walker Building Corporation
06.2023 - 07.2024
Agriculture Assistant 1
University of Florida: RSREU
08.2022 - 04.2023
Laborer
Walker Building Corporation
04.2021 - 08.2022
CDL Drivers License Certification -
Interstate Truck Driving School
Honors Graduate -
Florida Virtual School