Jack-Thomas Hovey
Westfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Offering keen attention to detail and a self-motivated work ethic, with the ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Baskin Builders
Monson, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through precise execution of tasks according to blueprints and specifications.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northeast Paving
Northfield, MA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
Project Coordinator
Supreme Roofing
Chicopee , MA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems. - Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or
delays. - Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Baskin Builders
Monson, MA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction. - Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions. - Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
Concrete Laborer
MJ Torte Construction
Southwick, MA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Leveled, smoothed and finished surtaces of poured concrete for construction protects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent avalabilitv.
- Completed paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
Contractor for Columbia Gas
NPL Construction Company
Springfield, MA
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Promoted to Foreman - Vacuum truck in August 2018.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Operated a variety air powered tools such as air lance, air compressor, and jack-hammer.
Laborer
Steve Marini Construction
West Springfield , MA
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
- Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
- Performed job duties at low, medium and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Expanded knowledge of roofing materials, techniques and cost effectiveness.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2008 - 10.2014
- 6 years honorable service served.
- Bolstered operational capabilities by upgrading outdated technology and implementing modernized solutions where necessary.
- Improved team efficiency by providing comprehensive training on aerospace ground equipment operations and safety procedures.
- Determined cost estimates and scope of work schedule for each job function.
- Handled, labeled, and disposed of waste according to correct procedures.
- Performed functional analysis and requirements allocation and interface definition studies to evaluate compliance of software specifications.
- Repaired mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components of specialized flight systems.
- Conducted regular assessments of equipment status by diligently logging usage hours and scheduling routine maintenance accordingly.
- Supported the successful completion of various military exercises by ensuring all required ground equipment was prepared, tested, and fully operational.
- Maintained a safe work environment through strict adherence to safety guidelines, resulting in zero accidents or injuries during tenure.
- Enhanced communication between maintenance and operations teams by effectively briefing personnel on the status of support equipment and upcoming maintenance actions.
- Played a critical role in emergency response situations by deploying rapidly for urgent repairs or replacements of essential aircraft ground support assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
West Springfield06.2008
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Planning and Execution
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Deadline Adherence
- Training and Development
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Confined Space Certified
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Baskin Builders
08.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northeast Paving
01.2023 - 08.2023
Project Coordinator
Supreme Roofing
04.2022 - 12.2022
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Baskin Builders
10.2020 - 04.2022
Concrete Laborer
MJ Torte Construction
10.2018 - 10.2020
Contractor for Columbia Gas
NPL Construction Company
08.2016 - 10.2018
Laborer
Steve Marini Construction
06.2014 - 07.2016
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2008 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School