James Boals
Petal
Summary
Reliable and hardworking Equipment Operator with a strong background in underground utility construction and mechanical parts support. Brings 3+ years of experience as a parts specialist, with in-depth knowledge of automotive components, inventory systems, and customer service, combined with hands-on field experience operating heavy equipment and installing natural gas utilities. Currently working in a fast-paced delivery role, demonstrating efficiency, time management, and accountability.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Fedex Contractor
Travel
2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining safety and compliance standards.
- Delivered packages efficiently within designated routes, ensuring timely customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with dispatch to report delays and receive updated delivery instructions.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology, optimizing delivery times and fuel efficiency.
Operator
Southeast Connections, LLC
Travel
2021 - 2025
- Heavy Equipment Operation (excavators, skid steers, trenchers)
- Utility Installation (natural gas pipelines)
- Trenching, Backfilling & Site Prep
- Equipment Inspection & Preventative Maintenance
- Job Site Safety & OSHA Compliance
- Hand & Power Tool Operation
- Physical Labor & Outdoor Work Endurance
Parts Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Jackson, TN
2018 - 2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and technical inquiries.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and accuracy.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Conducted regular stock audits to maintain inventory integrity.
- Implemented best practices for parts identification and order fulfillment processes.
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
Education
Industrial Electricity - Trade school
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Lexington, TN05-2019
High school diploma - undefined
West Carroll Jr / Sr High School
Atwood, TN05-2018
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Directional drilling
- Equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Preventative maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- OSHA regulations adherence
Timeline
High school diploma - undefined
West Carroll Jr / Sr High School
Delivery Driver
Fedex Contractor
2025 - Current
Operator
Southeast Connections, LLC
2021 - 2025
Parts Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
2018 - 2021
Industrial Electricity - Trade school
Tennessee College of Applied Technology