Brian Wade
Macon
Summary
Professional equipment operator with solid background in operating heavy machinery. Skilled in safely maneuvering and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Holds a Class A CDL with a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting operational goals. Reliable, with focus on efficiency and safety in dynamic work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator /Truck Driver
Smash My Trash
03.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance operational safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, improving overall productivity on-site.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
C & B Logistics Express
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated and maintained heavy-duty trucks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes, optimizing fuel usage and minimizing transit times.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading processes, maintaining proper weight distribution for safe transport.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections, performing minor repairs to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Consistently completed runs within strict time constraints.
Equipment Operator / Lead Carpenter
Service Electric Company
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated heavy machinery, including knuckle booms, mini-excavators and dump trucks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, identifying and resolving equipment issues proactively.
- Trained junior operators on equipment handling and safety practices to enhance team performance.
- Monitored production processes, optimizing workflow for efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Constructed duct lines and manholes.
- Completed various maintenance and construction tasks within strict time constraints.
Equipment Operator/ Apprentice B Linemen
Pike Electric
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and backhoes to support utility construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate work activities and optimize workflow on job sites.
- Executed site preparation tasks, including grading and trenching, to facilitate installation of electrical infrastructure.
- Frequently worked with energized high-voltage systems.
Truck Operator/ Equipment Operator/Assistant Carpenter
Service Electric Company
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Operated various types of trucks for transportation of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated loading and unloading processes, maximizing efficiency and minimizing delays.
- Constructed duct lines and man holes.
Groundman / Heavy Equipment Operator /Class B Lineman
Pike Electric
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Operated various heavy equipment including bulldozers and digger derricks to complete construction projects.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations on job sites to maintain a secure working environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment usage and maximize operational efficiency on-site.
- Performed Transmission maintenance and security.
- Handled basic bucket rescue and escape.
- Frequently worked with energized high-voltage systems.
Groundman
Sumter Utilities
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with management to develop and execute maintenance schedules effectively.
- Performed various manual tasks in power line construction and maintenance.
- Assembled materials on the ground and hoisted by hand line into work area.
- Assisted with digging and filling pole holes and trenches.
Education
GED -
Rutland High School
Macon, GA06-2004
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety and compliance
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Class A CDL license
- Mini-excavator operation
- Bucket truck operation
- Forklift operation
- Power tool operation
- Dump truck operation
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
Timeline
Equipment Operator /Truck Driver
Smash My Trash
03.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
C & B Logistics Express
06.2024 - 03.2025
Equipment Operator / Lead Carpenter
Service Electric Company
06.2022 - 07.2024
Equipment Operator/ Apprentice B Linemen
Pike Electric
11.2019 - 06.2022
Truck Operator/ Equipment Operator/Assistant Carpenter
Service Electric Company
05.2017 - 11.2019
Groundman / Heavy Equipment Operator /Class B Lineman
Pike Electric
02.2013 - 04.2017
Groundman
Sumter Utilities
09.2012 - 01.2013
GED -
Rutland High School
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