Darrell Jr Atkins

• Performed maintenance on machinery used to clean and process coal
• Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
• Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Operate dozers to load train by pushing on a stockpile into underground feeders.
• Operate loadout to load trains in a safe timely manner.
• Maintenance on the loadout requires plc knowledge, hydraulic systems, and blending the coal to reach customer satisfaction.
• Cleaning and inspecting loadout regularly.
• Equipment I operate from day to day consists of a telehandler, skid steer, backhoe, front-end loader, and bull dozers.
• Maintained accurate records of production data and equipment usage.
• Implemented best practices for environmental protection during operations.
• Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
• Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
• Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
• Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
• Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
• Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and other components in order to maintain the desired level of operation.
• Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems as needed.
• My current job can be very physical, stressful, and dangerous but I do it well and safely.

It was my job to clean headstones, trim weeds, cut grass, and dig graves. I did most of the work using tractors, backhoe, and occasionally a jack hammer to dig graves. Other than maintaining equiptment and landscaping other responsibilities included, setting monuments, building and pouring concrete forms for the foundations after new burials. My main responsibility was maintaining Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.

• Inspected and treated structures for termite infestations.
• Performed preventative treatments to protect against future infestations.
• Assessed damage caused by termites, wood-boring beetles, and other pests.
• Maintained a company truck along with the chemical tanks, agitator, and pumps within.
• Kept tools clean and in good working condition.
• Traveled between WV and VA during various treatments and inspections.
• I was awarded a certificate and a wrist watch for being top employee out of my region my first year of employment.

• I Performed house calls doing a number of tasks and repairs to well pumps, water lines, sewer lines, fixtures, and water heaters
• I helped install gas lines and have experience cutting and threading black iron pipe.
• Installed new fixtures, well pumps, electrical wires and components, water lines, gas and electric water heaters, and appliances.
• I had to trouble shoot electrical problems with well pumps and make repairs.
• I helped setups for new homes and commercial facilities and returned to do the finishing work.
• I was responsible for the upkeep of a company truck. This included restocking supplies such as fittings and proper tools to make repairs.
• I soldered copper fittings and wiring.
• Found and fixed leaks and other problems and made repairs in a timely manner.
• Set up new wells with well pumps, wire, and line. This normally took operation of a crane truck or a pump puller.

• I operated equipment such as scoops and coal haulers
• I was a jack operator most of my time on the longwall. I did run the sheer and headgate on occasion.
• I took a job as a shield technician, which meant it was my job to repair and maintain the shields in a safe timely manner.
• Replaced hoses and hydraulics.
• I helped the electricians make bigger repairs ,especially if we were down for maintenance.
• Helped during longwall moves building cribs, stopping, or whatever was required of me during each move.