Dale Harris
Bruceton,Tennessee
Summary
Hard-working professional with 17+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of cleaning, productivity improvement, and labor efficiency. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the desired and/or available position with your company.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Productive skilled work brings experience in heavy equipment operation and construction site preparation. Talents include ground excavation, leveling and grading to precise specifications. Equipped with thorough command of safety protocols and hazard management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Laborer
Delta Contractors LLC
Jackson, TN
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
Cleaning Crew Member
Simpson Industrial Services
New Johnsonville, Carroll, TN
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Assembly Worker
Dumbarton
Camden, Tennessee
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Assembled Type items to specification.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
Forklift Operator
LPS Equipment & Acquisitions Company
Clarksburg, TN
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Operated all loaders, safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Welder
Behlen Manufacturing
Huntingdon, TN
02.2006 - 05.2010
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Driver
Yoder Construction
03.2024 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Streamlined vehicle inspection process before each shift with thorough checklists to identify potential issues proactively.
- Maintained clean and organized vehicle, enhancing professional image of company.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Education
Hollow Rock/Bruceton School
Bruceton Tn05.1989
Skills
- Welder
- Operating equipment (trucks, fork lifts, tractors)
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Team Player
- Construction Operations
- Construction Standards
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Work Site Preparation
- General Housekeeping
- Power Washer
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Driver
Yoder Construction
03.2024 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Delta Contractors LLC
07.2022 - 03.2024
Cleaning Crew Member
Simpson Industrial Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
Assembly Worker
Dumbarton
01.2014 - 07.2015
Forklift Operator
LPS Equipment & Acquisitions Company
03.2011 - 10.2013
Welder
Behlen Manufacturing
02.2006 - 05.2010
Hollow Rock/Bruceton School