Douglas Jones
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
I have Approx 20 years Of Heavy Machine Operation between Work and Living on a farm. I consider myself to be flexible and able to operate a wide variety of machines. My expertise lies in excavation skills. Mainly Mini to mid size excavators. Not only do i have several years doing precise digging installing Septic systems and Leach fields, but I also installed drainage tile at our family farm and for many other farmers throughout the years. throughout the years I have operated the following machines. Variety of different size Excavators, Skid Steers, variety of different size Backhoes, Dozers, Dump Trucks, and Grain Semi's, Tractors, Combine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Manager \ Heavy Machine Operator
ASAP Septic
Mishawaka, IN
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary
- locations.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Worked closely with local Health Dept. to draw schematics for worksite that met local county codes.
- Operated all heavy Machine operations within company such as Mini Excavator, Mid Size Excavator, skid steer, backhoe, dump truck, ect..
- Used CAD to draw all Schematics for upcoming jobs and submitted them to local Health Dept. to ensure job met local guidelines.
VIP OF OPERATIONS
Huff Septic
South Bend, IN
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Networked within community to build and nurture successful relationships with new and long-term customers.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Used Cad to Draw Schematics for upcoming jobs.
- Worked closely with th Health Dept. to make sure all work met city codes.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
- Ran all heavy machine operations such as Mini Excavator, mid size excavator, skid steer, dump trucks, backhoe ect..
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Leadership And Supervision
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN06.2024
Skills
- Reading Blueprints
- Materials Loading and Unloading
- Depth Perception
- Excavator Operation
- Proper Pipe Rigging
- Site Preparation
- Pre-Operational Equipment Checks
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Soil Classification
- Environmental Awareness
- Attachment Changing
- Continuous Learning
- Equipment Inspection
- Machine Maintenance
- Grade Checking
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
Timeline
Installation Manager \ Heavy Machine Operator
ASAP Septic
04.2019 - 12.2021
VIP OF OPERATIONS
Huff Septic
05.2016 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Applied Leadership And Supervision
Purdue University - North Central