Coty Ferguson
Heavy equipment operator
Saint George,SC
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 10+ years of construction experience. Trained in multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Seeking a position to utilize my skills and knowledge obtained through prior education and employment to further advance my career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Laborer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Action Services Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Used pavers, rollers and tamping machines to lay asphalt on roads, bridges and parking lots.
- Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
- Operated paving machines to achieve specified thickness and grade of asphalt.
Diesel Mechanic
Star Logistics Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components with new and refurbished components.
- Repaired exhaust and other systems for domestic automotive brands
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clearer Good Inc.
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Mechanic / Truck Driver
Baird Transport Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars into hoppers.
- Trained employees and new officers on ecologically-sound and sustainable operational procedures.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Cornerstone Christian Academy
High School Diploma
Woodland High School
Dorchester, SCSkills
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-End Loaders
- Forklift
- Tractor-trailer Operation
- Machine Operator
- Quality Checks
- Problem Solving
- First Aid
- Blacktop Shoveling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Traffic Control
- Asphalt Paving
- Engine Diagnostics
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Transmission
- Auto and Engine Repair
- Engine Rebuilds
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Action Services Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
Diesel Mechanic
Star Logistics Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clearer Good Inc.
03.2017 - 12.2019
Mechanic / Truck Driver
Baird Transport Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma / GED
Cornerstone Christian Academy
High School Diploma
Woodland High School
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