David Snavely
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Comfortable troubleshooting and performing diagnostics and working with sense of urgency. Committed to providing excellent customer service through warm and welcome environment and caring attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fixed Maintenance
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2002 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Assisted in training new employees to increase team productivity and meet daily targets.
- Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes, and skid-steers.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally to provide quality customer service.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Performed repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Worked with supervisors to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using various testing methods.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and vendors to secure repeat orders.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Safely operated heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury, loss and property damage.
Front End Loader Operator
Florida Rock Quarries
04.2002 - Current
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Observed safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Communicated issues that needed to be immediately addressed with supervisor for quick resolution.
- Safely operated heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury, loss and property damage.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
Skills
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance; Safety Awareness
- Code Compliance; Industry Standards and Regulations
- Problem Detection and Resolution, Creative Solutions
- Carpentry; Welding
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions; Problem-Solving Ability
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping, Facility Upkeep
- Machine Maintenance and Repair
- Organizational Abilities
Certification
- Surface Foreman, Open Pit
- CPR
- First Aid
Additional Information
Starting in 2002, I began a career with Vulcan Materials (originally Florida Rock) as a loader operator. In 2003, I quickly began to take on additional tasks, which included serving as the grounds man, a floater, and being the sole maintenance worker. Due to high turnover of plant managers and supervisors between 2004-2006, I ended up overseeing the pit, plant, and shop for the Springfield location. I would often work from sun up to sundown, typically 6 days a week along with occasional Sundays, as this was necessary to have the quarry run efficiently and effectively. Additionally, I would assist with the plant at the Richmond location as needed. After changes occurred within the company and the specific needs of our quarry varied, I worked alongside the supervisor to run the pit and plant in order to keep some rock on the ground. Furthermore, I began to help with numerous projects for our electrical group, the QC department, and the IT department. Starting in 2012, I began to run the scales and operate the loader at my quarry location, as well as build labs and scale houses for other Vulcan quarries. Additionally, I began to work with local first response groups to assist with providing training opportunities for their crews. I work with multiple agencies from neighboring counties (Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, and Hanover) to provide training and scenarios for critical situations that may potentially be encountered in their line of work. Some of the community groups I have developed a strong rapport with included the Henrico TRT Team, the Ceva Team (combined rescue crews from surrounding communities), the Henrico TRT Dive Team, the Virginia State Police Dive Teams from all 7 divisions, and the Henrico SWAT Team. While this provides these agencies with imperative training, it also serves as a community outreach opportunity for Vulcan.
Timeline
Fixed Maintenance
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2002 - Current
Front End Loader Operator
Florida Rock Quarries
04.2002 - Current