James Nicholls
Raynham,MA
Summary
Experienced Equipment Operator delivering expertise in heavy machinery operation, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence. Demonstrated success in collaborating with teams to achieve operational goals while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental regulations.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/Scale Operator
Town Of Brookline
Brookline, Massachusetts
05.2013 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction to achieve operational goals.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Inspected incoming loads for prohibited materials to maintain standards.
- Documented incoming waste by issuing scale tickets and signing manifests to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained scale house cleanliness by removing debris and disposing of trash to uphold operational standards.
- Programmed scale computers to accurately reflect customer orders and product requirements.
- Provided technical support to departments on scale operations, facilitating smooth workflow and effective communication.
Driver
Taylor Oil
Holbrook, Massachusetts
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport fuel and products safely.
- Followed safety protocols during all transportation operations.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
Driver
Capital Waste Services
Revere, Massachusetts
2007 - 2012
- Operated waste collection truck for timely pickup and transportation of garbage, recyclable materials, and yard waste from residential areas.
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport fuel and supplies safely.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, deliveries, and vehicle inspections.
- Adhered to safety protocols during transportation and handling of hazardous materials.
Driver
HOP Energy
Chelsea, Massachusetts
2004 - 2007
- Operated fuel delivery trucks, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of petroleum products.
- Operated fuel delivery vehicles efficiently and safely across designated routes.
- Inspected vehicle conditions and reported maintenance needs to ensure reliability.
- Delivered petroleum products to customer locations, consistently adhering to safety regulations.
- Operated fuel delivery vehicles efficiently and safely across designated routes.
- Inspected vehicle conditions and reported maintenance needs to ensure reliability.
- Delivered petroleum products to various customer locations while adhering to regulations.
Driver
Taylor Oil
Holbrook, Massachusetts
2001 - 2004
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport fuel and products safely.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate logs of fuel usage and vehicle maintenance schedules.
Equipment Operator/Driver
Proland Construction
Weston, Massachusetts
1999 - 2000
- Operated heavy machinery on construction sites ensuring safety compliance.
- Operated heavy machinery to execute construction tasks efficiently.
- Operated specialized equipment to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute construction projects efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jamaica Plain High School
Jamaica Plain, MA01-1988
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Scale operation
- Load inspection
- Environmental safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Commercial driving
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Initiative
- Customer interaction
Certification
- Class A CDL License- Tanker ,Doubles Endorsements
- 2A Hoisting Engineers License
- OSHA 30 Certification
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Scale Operator
Town Of Brookline
05.2013 - Current
Driver
Taylor Oil
08.2012 - 05.2013
Driver
Capital Waste Services
2007 - 2012
Driver
HOP Energy
2004 - 2007
Driver
Taylor Oil
2001 - 2004
Equipment Operator/Driver
Proland Construction
1999 - 2000
High School Diploma -
Jamaica Plain High School