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Brian Brown

Sulphur,OK

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating horizontal directional drill, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 23 years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta
Mill Creek, OK
11.2023 - Current
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
  • Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.

Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK
11.2020 - 11.2023
  • Support and promote the Southern Tech adopted quality initiatives including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers. Support and assist in the development and execution of the Southern Tech strategic plan. Share responsibility for enrollment, in an effort to always maximize program capacity. Provide students the opportunity to learn and practice techniques in leadership and job-related skills. Design group learning projects that develop skills in teamwork and problem resolution. Assign appropriate instructional areas and formally evaluate instruction of the course material, in cooperation with the Director. Instruct and assist students in operating computers utilizing a variety of educational software applications. Responsible for reports and student records required by the State Department of Career and Technical Education. Provide testing and process required paperwork for certificates available through the program. Coordinate all program meetings, testing sessions, and student meetings and activities. Develop and oversee program budgets. Select, coordinate schedule, and monitor sites for on-the-job training experiences, internships, or live work projects to enhance curriculum. Establish student dress code and establish a safe environment by ensuring students understand the proper safety procedures in the related trade. Monitor and update inventory and equipment reporting any discrepancies to keep inventory current. Play a leading role in Job Placement for graduates and determine their employment status. Coordinate and participate in program activities for Southern Tech including ODCTE summer conference. Supervise student counseling, discipline, referrals, progress reports, and handbook rules and regulations. Update technical skill levels as necessary to update curriculum and to deliver current, marketable training to students. Maintain accurate attendance records in cooperation with the school registrar and evaluate student performance and assign letter grades. Organize and supervise field trips that enhance student’s job awareness and broaden their knowledge of the field of study. Maintain current Prior Learning Assessments (PLA's) with cooperation colleges/universities and work closely with sending schools in the development and implementation of individual education plans for students with special needs. Maintain State, National, and industry specific certifications as required by Southern Tech. Ensure heavy equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule. Ensure heavy equipment is clean and in proper working order at all times. Organize and maintain an active advisory committee in accordance with Southern Tech board policy, guidelines and directives from supervisor. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities required, as 2 directed by the Superintendent and Director. Cooperate with the Director to align curriculum. Cooperate with other personnel to ensure a positive learning environment.

Heavy Equipment Lead Operator

Telco Supply Company
Sulphur, OK
02.2014 - 11.2020
  • Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
  • Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
  • Resolved issues related to production processes or personnel conflicts promptly.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and production output.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Turlock High School
Turlock, CA
05-1999

Skills

  • Managing multiple jobs/projects
  • Communicating well with superiors and students/co-workers and customers
  • Train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
  • Prepare and present clear and precise reports
  • Understand and interpret engineering construction plans
  • Hard worker
  • Fast learner
  • Self motivated
  • Able to keep a professional attitude under pressure
  • Able to complete any task assigned with minimal supervision
  • I can plan, organize, coordinate and direct

Affiliations

  • Member and on the Property Management Committee at Calvary Baptist Church in Sulphur
  • Coach little league football and coach my son's in wrestling
  • Manage my sons racing adventure

Accomplishments

  • I organized and overseen the first heavy equipment competition at the high school and post secondary level

References

  • Connor Haines {580} 399-7216
  • Donnie Ramer {580} 618-2125
  • Jessie LoBue {209} 535-2176
  • Mitch Moore {580} 618-1889

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta
11.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
11.2020 - 11.2023

Heavy Equipment Lead Operator

Telco Supply Company
02.2014 - 11.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education

Pittsburg State University

High School Diploma -

Turlock High School

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