James Glasscock
Eclectic,Alabama
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sergeant
Montgomery Fire/ Rescue
Montgomery, AL
10.2007 - Current
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Greased and lubricated apparatus to comply with manufacturer requirements.
- Maintained an accurate log of all inspections.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
Truck Driver /Heavy Equipment Operator
Freedom Transport LLC
Kent, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Loaded, secured, and transported heavy equipment to job sites using lowboy trailer.
- Performed minor repairs on truck as needed.
- Ensured proper loading and unloading of cargo from the trailer bed utilizing chains, straps, and other securing devices.
- Checked vehicles before departing to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment were in working order.
Laborer
City Of Montgomery Parks & Recreation
Montgomery, AL
06.2005 - 10.2007
- Performed maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, watering plants, raking leaves, picking up litter.
- Assisted with various construction and landscape projects to maintain visually appealing grounds.
- Marked out foul lines with chalk powder or paint to ensure accuracy of field dimensions.
- Repaired any damage done to the playing surface such as divots or holes in the infield and outfield.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wetumpka High School
Wetumpka, AL05-2005
Skills
- Maintenance procedures
- First response services
- Class A CDL
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver /Heavy Equipment Operator
Freedom Transport LLC
08.2021 - Current
Fire Sergeant
Montgomery Fire/ Rescue
10.2007 - Current
Laborer
City Of Montgomery Parks & Recreation
06.2005 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Wetumpka High School
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