James Franz
Falmouth,KY
Summary
I am a highly skilled versatile and dedicated competent operator with extreme regards to safety and precision. I am a very fast learner and excel quickly in leadership roles. My past experiences have allowed me to be great in managing my own task from start to finish and keeping a continuous inventory of parts/equipment used and parts/equipment needed for smooth operation of day to day work to be completed. Communicating and developing plans with each other and having an agreed team plan is part of my biggest strengths in my personal success and I believe in everyone having a purpose on each level to achieve the goal. I also practice extreme ownership in my day to day life that also carries onto my professional roles that has allowed me to reflect and grow my skills, knowledge, and leadership everyday.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Tack Truck Driver.
Eaton Asphalt Paving Co. Inc.
Walton, KY
03.2020 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated asphalt cold planner/milling machines, excavators, bulldozers, skid steers and forklifts to transport heavy materials, both in material warehouse and off road. Keeping detailed inventory of products used for billing and restocking purposes
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated shuttle buggy/asphalt transfer machine.
- Operated caterpillar 1055 F paver.
- Operated various sizes and manufactures of asphalt rollers/compactors.
- Operated 4” and 7” Wirtgen milling machine.
- Operated pelican road sweeper and tractor brooms.
- Operated skid steers with paving specific grinding attachment.
- Obtained from the university of Kentucky traffic control technician and supervisor certification.
- Obtained ATSSA flagger certification.
- Currently hold Class A CDL with tank and hazmat endorsement.
Driver
Rumpke
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Inspected trucks before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
- Determined quickest and safest routes by using effective planning and organizational skills
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Documented mileage, pickups, customer issues and damages
- Logged daily service details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to issues
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers
- Interacted with customers and offered exemplary service, escalating any issues to servicing
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports
- Performed daily vehicle inspections and completed reports regarding issues with trucks
- Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate serving effectively
- Maintained tight schedules and high customer satisfaction
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal servicing scheduling and maximum daily performance
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers and supervisors, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
Drill Rig Operator
Geotechnology Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Operated geotechnical and well drilling rigs and inspected before and after use to maintain functionality and safety
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions
- Trained five rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices
- Managed initial move and rig-up, rig commissioning and commencement of various rig drilling operations
- Monitored, executed and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Maintained compliance MSHA/OSHA requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Supervised and led employees to high performance levels in cross-functional matrix management structure
- Created, modified, and execute start and end date business plans to maximize client satisfaction
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborated with materials purchasing specialist to meet production requirements and quality standards
- Engaged client executives to assess strategic business needs and challenges and translate business strategy into human capital opportunities with business impact
- Collaborated with engineering and testing department on operational support tasks to model importance of group goals
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Trained four drilling helpers on heavy equipment such as loading and unloading drill rigs and implementing bulldozers and or skid steers to complete drilling task
Driller's Helper
Thelen Associates Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Completed various jobs per scheduled by performing successful utility work such as jackleg drilling, scaling, ground control and operation of heavy equipment
- Mobilized and demobilized rural and remote drilling worksites under tight timelines
- Documented daily pre-shift inspections and completed post-shift paperwork, informing supervisors of important concerns
Track Panel Assembler
Progress Rail Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Maintain good house keeping
- Read and understand blueprints
- Certified on fork lift
- Certified on overhead cranes
- Trained on motorized track machines such as drill and torq machines
- Pneumatic jack hammers and impact guns
- Used team work to effectivley complete jobs on time
- Multitask between differnt jobs
Education
High School Diploma -
Pendleton County High School
Falmouth, KY05.2010
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Materials transport
- Front end loader operations
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Blueprints and schematics
- Effective communication skills
- Project management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Bulldozer Operations
- Task Delegation
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Time Management
- Subcontractor Relations
- Job and Task Observation
- Handheld Devices
- Communicating Job Status
- Materials Transport
- Team Leadership
- Loading and Unloading
- Project Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Safety Procedures
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Forklift operator certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking and processing
Certification
KYTC Traffic control supervisor certification
KYTC Traffic control technician certification
ATSSA certified flagger certified.
Certified on off road forklift, smooth surface counterbalance forklift and stand on forklifts.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration.
- Medical Examiner's Certificate – U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Electronic Logging Device Compliance Training – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- OSHA Certified
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Tack Truck Driver.
Eaton Asphalt Paving Co. Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Driver
Rumpke
05.2017 - 03.2020
Drill Rig Operator
Geotechnology Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2017
Driller's Helper
Thelen Associates Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2014
Track Panel Assembler
Progress Rail Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Pendleton County High School