Holton McGaha
Athens,GA
Summary
Energetic and reliable, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. Solid understanding of operating machinery and reading blueprints, paired with hands-on skills in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Dedicated to achieving operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
754 Enterprises LLC
06.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment including Excavator, Large Wheel Loader, Skid Steer, Mini Excavator, Off-Road Dump truck, Soil Compactor, and Various attachments for each.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on equipment to maintain functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow efficiency on-site.
- Learned to interpret blueprints and site plans for accurate machine operation.
- Completed sub level groundwork for jobs involving roads, parking lots, and driveways.
Construction Manager
Douglas Asphalt & Materials LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Constructed and Maintained roads, driveways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
- Conducted regular site inspections to enforce quality control standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to address design discrepancies promptly.
- Implemented effective communication strategies among team members and stakeholders.
- Repaired potholes using cold patch material or hot mix asphalt when necessary.
- Applied Seal-coating to protect both finished and old surfaces against weather/traffic damage.
- Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
- Removed existing pavement materials such as asphalt or concrete prior to new installations.
- Operated asphalt paving machines such as pavers, rollers, compactors to spread, level and compact asphalt materials.
Roofing Salesperson
United Contracting and Roofing
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Established rapport with clients to assess roofing needs and preferences.
- Provided detailed product information to educate customers on roofing options.
- Conducted site inspections to evaluate existing roof conditions and recommend solutions.
- Collaborated with installation teams to ensure alignment on project specifications.
- Assisted customers in selecting the most suitable roofing materials based on their needs and
- budget.
- Followed up with customers after installation and repair work was completed for feedback.
- Provided technical advice on roofing installation, maintenance and repair
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mercer University
Macon, GA05-2022
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Good judgement
- Team leadership
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
754 Enterprises LLC
06.2025 - Current
Construction Manager
Douglas Asphalt & Materials LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025
Roofing Salesperson
United Contracting and Roofing
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mercer University