Greg Bland
Perry,MO
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Emery Sapp and Sons
Columbia , MO
06.2023 - Current
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Moberly, MO
03.2012 - 06.2019
- Performed daily maintenance checks of locomotive equipment as required by company policies.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Inspected track for obstructions or defects that could impact safe operation of the train.
- Prepared reports related to delays, accidents, and other incidents on board the train.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Guided rail cars and train movements through [Action].
- Notified supervisors immediately upon discovery of any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School
Centralia, MO05-1994
Skills
- Maintenance Procedures
- Class a CDL
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Crane Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Good Judgement
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Materials Movement
- Safety Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Valid Driver's License
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Repair and Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Regulation Compliance
- Construction Management
- Asphalt Paving
- Communicating Job Status
- Clean Driving Record
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Debris Removal
- Bulldozer Operation
- Roadway Grading
- Team Leadership
- Backhoe Operation
- Construction Background
- Following Directions
- Daily Vehicle Assessments
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Road Construction
- First Aid Training
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- OSHA 30 Certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Emery Sapp and Sons
06.2023 - Current
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
03.2012 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School
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