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Grover James Davis, III

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Professional heavy machinery operator with over 23 years experience. Prepared for efficient equipment handling and site management. Known for precision in operating complex machinery and ensuring job site safety. Highly reliable with strong team collaboration skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

HRCP
10.2024 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and assisting dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments. Complying with VDOT.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Equipment Operator

Sims Metal Management
06.2019 - 2024
  • Operate front end loader to move earth and other scrap materials.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimum performance.
  • Repair faulty components on plant machinery and equipment according to established guidelines.
  • Operate JLG and scissor lifts and provide technical support to other departments regarding the use of plant machinery and equipment.
  • Set up and operated cutting torch to cut heavy metal plates, shapes, and structural members according to blueprints or specifications.
  • Use grinders, abrasive wheels, sandblasting equipment, drills or other tools to prepare edges of cut material for welding processes.
  • Use welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

Equipment Operator

Parsons
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.

Equipment Operator

Clearfield MMG
02.2014 - 06.2017
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.

Equipment Operator

Sims Metal Management
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • Operated front end loader to move earth and other scrap materials.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.

Equipment Operator

Sandy Bottoms Materials Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2010
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Loaded trucks with sand, concrete, crushed concrete, and topsoil.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance and operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated heavy equipment in a safe effective manor to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss.

Equipment Operator

Royster Clark Inc.
01.2002 - 05.2008
  • Operated gasoline and diesel equipment to include front end loaders, forklifts, backhoes, and bobcats to move materials around work sites.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Loaded trucks with fertilizers and moved materials within the work site.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.

Window and Door Installer

Caffes Steel Contracting Inc.
03.2001 - 04.2002
  • Measured, cut, and installed commercial windows, doors, siding, and gutters in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Used hand tools such as drills, saws, hammers, levels, tape measures.
  • Removed existing windows and doors prior to installation of new ones.
  • Caulked and sealed around windows and doors to ensure weatherproofing.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during the installation process.
  • Provided quality workmanship and customer service.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.

Welder

Steca Corporation
12.2000 - 02.2001
  • Cutting and measuring for various sheet metal and pipe fabricating services.
  • Learned and read blueprints, drawings related to projects to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Trained in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.

HVAC Technician

Ampmor Electric
12.1999 - 12.2000
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.

Plumber Assistant

Curtis Keys
12.1999 - 12.2000
  • Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
  • Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
  • Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
  • Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
  • Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as septic tanks or gas lines.

Cashier

7-11
12.1998 - 12.1999
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

Education

High School -

First Colonial High School
Virginia Beach, VA

Industrial Landscaping

Job Corp
Fredericksburg, VA

Skills

  • Physical Labor Proficiency
  • Materials Transportation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Worksite Safety
  • Valid Driver's license

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

HRCP
10.2024 - Current

Equipment Operator

Sims Metal Management
06.2019 - 2024

Equipment Operator

Parsons
01.2018 - 01.2019

Equipment Operator

Clearfield MMG
02.2014 - 06.2017

Equipment Operator

Sims Metal Management
02.2010 - 03.2013

Equipment Operator

Sandy Bottoms Materials Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2010

Equipment Operator

Royster Clark Inc.
01.2002 - 05.2008

Window and Door Installer

Caffes Steel Contracting Inc.
03.2001 - 04.2002

Welder

Steca Corporation
12.2000 - 02.2001

HVAC Technician

Ampmor Electric
12.1999 - 12.2000

Plumber Assistant

Curtis Keys
12.1999 - 12.2000

Cashier

7-11
12.1998 - 12.1999

Industrial Landscaping

Job Corp

High School -

First Colonial High School

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