Charles Squires III
Greensboro,MD
Summary
Responsible Equipment Operator with years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in various sectors. Expert at smoothly handling tools to complete work. Sound knowledge of safety regulations and practices. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating excavators, jack hammer attachments, small dump trucks, off-road trucks and skid steers. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Hardworking with terrific work ethic, outstanding communication and skills. Diligently maintained equipment and performed repairs. Consistently supported of corporate safety initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Action Environmental Services
Easton, MD
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
Military
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Supervised team members during daily operations and provided guidance as needed.
- Platoon sergeant for 20+ marines overlooking and making sure they were to standards and taken care of.
- Trained new marines on relevant policies, procedures and techniques.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Landscape Foreman
Bloughs Lawncare LLC
Denton, MD
06.2010 - 04.2017
- Organized and scheduled crews for efficient completion of projects.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Performed regular inspections on completed projects ensuring they meet specifications set forth in contracts signed with clients.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD06-2010
Skills
- Grading Experience
- Equipment Inspections
- Worksite Safety
- Equipment Operations
- Site Preparation
- Following Instructions
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- General Labor
- Excavator operator
- Skid Steer Operator
- Dot Physical
- Hauling Equipment from site to site
References
- Matt Breeding (443-786-7727)
- Zach Blough (443-786-8461) Former Employer
- Dheaven Kelley (724-206-8552) Military Colleague
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Action Environmental Services
08.2018 - 02.2024
Military
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 04.2023
Landscape Foreman
Bloughs Lawncare LLC
06.2010 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
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