David Hessling
Richmond,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Allied Power Group
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Aligned rotating machinery components using special alignment tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Replaced worn parts in turbines such as bearings and couplings.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Installed new turbine components such as bearings, seals, shafts, and impellers.
- Removed old turbine components prior to installation of new ones.
- Cleaned and lubricated moving parts within a turbine system.
- Followed safety protocols when working around high-pressure steam lines.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
Plant Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
Birmingham, AL
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Supervised personnel engaged in plant operations activities.
- Inspected production lines for malfunctions and performed necessary repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted safety checks on all operating machinery to detect any potential hazards or risks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Truck Driver
FTS Logistics
Charleston, MO
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Leadman
Fencecrete America
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
- Removed core samples during drilling to determine nature of strata being drilled.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
Dump Truck Driver
Trentlemann Trucking
Poplar Bluff, MO
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
- Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
Education
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MOSkills
- Safety Knowledge
- Repair Work
- Safety Compliance
- Parts Installation
- Machinery Assembly
- Equipment Assembly
- Power Tools Operation
- Seal Replacement
Timeline
Contractor
Allied Power Group
03.2023 - Current
Plant Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
01.2018 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
FTS Logistics
07.2017 - 01.2018
Leadman
Fencecrete America
11.2015 - 05.2017
Dump Truck Driver
Trentlemann Trucking
02.2012 - 11.2015
Poplar Bluff High School