Bruce Meade
Rockwood,TN
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Have over 6 years power plant experience at 4 TVA Kingston. 1 Bowen, 1 Kyger Creek in Ohio. I have over 4500 hrs D10 Dozer Over 6000hrs on Trackhoe all sized including digging around live line in the pipeline field. 2300+ hours on Cranes Overhead, Broaderson, and extended hydraulic. Plus 2000+ hours on Locomotive experience.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Days And Zimmerman
Kingston, TN
03.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, Locomotives and backhoes on job sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
IUOE 917
Knoxville, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
- Job Steward
- Class A CDL with Tanker
Education
20-602084172 - 10 & 30 Construction Safety & Health
OSHA
05.2021 - 08.2026
GED
Huntington , WVSkills
- Excavator operation 336,389, 4,000hrs
- Bulldozer operation D6,D8 3000hrs
- Crane operations Broderson, Overhead,hydraulic telescope 2000 hrs
- Hydro excavation 1500 hrs
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Wheel grader operation
- Loader controls
- Water truck operation 2000hrs
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Trench work
- Soil stabilization methods
- Routine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Air compressor use
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Safety programs
- D10 dozer 4230 hrs
- Locomotive 1000 hrs
- TVA Forklift all types Certificate 4000hrs
Affiliations
- Master Mason Davitte Lodge 513.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Days And Zimmerman
03.2022 - Current
20-602084172 - 10 & 30 Construction Safety & Health
OSHA
05.2021 - 08.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
IUOE 917
08.2018 - Current
GED