Brandon Brooks
Clifton Park
Summary
Lowboy Operator and Mechanic with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation and logistics at W.M. Schultz Construction. Expertise in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance, consistently delivering projects on schedule. Strong ability to foster team collaboration and manage load distribution effectively. Proven track record of adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality standards under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lowboy Operator/Mechanic/Equipment Operator
W.M. Schultz Construction
Ballston Spa
05.2022 - Current
- Operated lowboy trailers for transporting heavy equipment to job sites.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Managed daily vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated with team members to enhance workflow and minimize delays.
- Coordinated with site managers for timely delivery of materials and machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials using appropriate safety procedures.
- Assisted crew members in setting up and securing equipment at locations.
- Trained new operators on safe driving practices and equipment handling techniques.
- Performed basic maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil levels and tire pressure.
- Inspected all loads for safety prior to transport.
- Followed company policies and procedures for safe transportation of cargo.
- Utilized knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns to plan most efficient route.
- Operated and maneuvered trucks in tight spaces, on highways, and in residential areas.
- Worked closely with the Equipment Manager on logistics and equipment repairs in the field and shop.
- Repair hydraulic systems by changing lines, pumps, and filters.
- Keep track of purchase orders and code for equipment.
- Order special hauling permits, plan routes, and coordinate with permit offices and public safety if required.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all types of heavy equipment in the field and shop.
- Order parts for all kinds of equipment, and have the ability to repair most things on my own.
Lowboy Operator/Mechanic/Equipment Operator
Van Auken Trucking and Excavating
Rexford
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Operated lowboy trailers for transporting heavy equipment to job sites.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials using appropriate safety procedures.
- Assisted crew members in setting up and securing equipment at locations.
- Communicated with team members to enhance workflow and minimize delays.
- Trained new operators on safe driving practices and equipment handling techniques.
- Coordinated work schedules and assignments for crew members.
- Resolved on-site issues by collaborating with team members effectively.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Created schedules for crews based on available resources such as labor, materials, equipment.
- Mechanically worked and operated on all kinds of wood processing equipment, including chippers, horizontal grinders, feller bunchers, skidders, and log loaders.
- Operated and mechanically worked on excavators with all kinds of attachments, dozers, rollers, off-road end dumps, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, and tractors.
Bridge Maintence Worker
NYSDOT
Saratoga
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Operated machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Assisted in the inspection of transportation infrastructure conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily work assignments efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe operation standards.
- Conducted routine clean-up of work sites to uphold safety regulations.
- Supported traffic control measures during construction activities for public safety.
- Documented daily activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during project execution.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Established professional working relationships with staff from various levels.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for all machines used in the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues during manufacturing operations.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
- Assisted with installing new products or systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery for road repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shenendehowa Central Schools
Clifton Park06-2011
Certificate - Equipment Management Specialist
Association of Equipment Management Professionals
Washington D.C.Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Management
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Logistics coordination
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Documentation skills
- Valid Class A driver's license with hazmat, towing, doubles and triples, and tanker endorsements
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment repairs
- Inventory supervision
- Facility management
- Construction site management
- Crew supervision
- MS office
- Mechanical tools
- Relationship building
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- NYS Inspectors License For Groups 1 and 2
- OSHA 10
- Currently working on obtaing my Equipment Management Specialist certificate.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lowboy Operator/Mechanic/Equipment Operator
W.M. Schultz Construction
05.2022 - Current
Lowboy Operator/Mechanic/Equipment Operator
Van Auken Trucking and Excavating
11.2018 - 05.2022
Bridge Maintence Worker
NYSDOT
12.2015 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Shenendehowa Central Schools
Certificate - Equipment Management Specialist
Association of Equipment Management Professionals
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Management
Hudson Valley Community College