Bob Sherman
Wattsburg,PA
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
ACA Sand and Gravel
Erie, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - 10.2024
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Wattsburg, PA06-1991
Skills
- Materials transportation
- Worksite safety
- Air compressor use
- Safety compliance
- Load securement
- Equipment inspections
- Bulldozer operation
- General labor
- Concrete pouring
- Daily reporting
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Site bulldozing
- Skid steer operation
- Proficient with excavator,front end loaders,
- Following instructions
Timeline
Equipment Operator
ACA Sand and Gravel
04.2018 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School