Christopher Meeks
Kingsland,GA
Summary
With Great Lakes i used front end loader, telescopic forklift, multiple sized escavators, and bulldozers to laod / unload pipe and other materials from flatbed tractor trailors, hoist for assembly, relocate plastic and steeli pipe and attachments n 24&26 inch diameter and multiple lengths mainly 50 ft sections. Also operated escavator chained to barges on the water to hoist and hold said pipe for assembly Relocated same pipe in confined areas, pulled, pushed and lifted conex boxes and water barges with said equipment. cleared and maintained work area at discharge, relocated and graded discharged material from said pipe. worked with shoreman and others with hand signals and radio instructions in said tasks. Operated industrial sized air compressors with multiple hand tools to assemble pipe on land.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Industrial Part Chrome Plater
Smith Machine Services
Hilliard, US
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Prep and finish polish industrial parts that have been chrome plated
- Operate forklift
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- 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.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
Machine Operator
South Florida Milling
Jacksonville, US
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated 950 cat loader to feed the asphalt plant for the correct materials for blend of asphalt
- Operated D 500 bulldozer to maintain stockpile integrity
- Operated loader/ bulldozer on job site to move material for grader operator
- Operated Wirtgen Milling Machine as well as checking and providing slope to the proper grade and adjust grade as needed
Heavy Equipment Operator
Surface Management Corporation
Jacksonville, US
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated 950 cat loader to feed the asphalt plant for the correct materials for blend of asphalt
- Operated D 500 bulldozer to maintain stockpile integrity
- Operated loader/ bulldozer on job site to move material for grader operator
- Operated Wirtgen Milling Machine as well as checking and providing slope to the proper grade and adjust grade as needed
Quality Control Technician
Ellis and Associates
Jacksonville, US
03.2005 - 10.2017
- Asphalt production lab for FDOT VT's
- Supervised the volumetric properties to make sure they meet requirements for the FDOT
- This included physical and volumetric properties, statistical evaluation and adjustment of hot mix asphalt designs
- Provided field support and services to asphalt operation, including paving and compaction techniques, surface evaluation, thickness and density testing
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Outside Sales
- Excel
- Laboratory Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Management
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspection
- Backhoe Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction
- Loader Operation
- Microsoft Excel
- Grader Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Excavation
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Front end loader operations
- Excavator operation
- Debris removal
- Site preparation
- Trench digging
- Bulldozer operations
- Time management abilities
- PPE use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
- Loading and unloading
- Weight distribution
- Heavy industrial equipment
Certification
TWIC Card also certified for mash buggy use
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Operator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
08.2023 - Current
Industrial Part Chrome Plater
Smith Machine Services
08.2020 - 07.2023
Machine Operator
South Florida Milling
12.2018 - 11.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Surface Management Corporation
10.2017 - 12.2018
Quality Control Technician
Ellis and Associates
03.2005 - 10.2017
High school or equivalent -
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