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James Walls

Gerrardstown

Summary

With a robust background in heavy machinery and team leadership, notably at H & W Construction, I excel in heavy equipment operation and ensuring trench safety. Proven achievements include enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high safety standards. Skilled in both mechanical repairs and operational excellence, I bring a dynamic skill set to any team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipe Layer

H & W Construction
03.2024 - Current
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Handled equipment including excavator, mini excavator, haul truck, track loader, rubber tire loader, back-hoe, ram-x, roller etc.

Equipment Operator

Town Of Front Royal
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. ( back-hoe, mini excavator, skid steering, fork lift, rubber tire loader, dump truck, flush truck etc.)
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.

Mechanic

LF Jennings
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

Grouter

Norther Virginia Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2019

Organized setup and removal of equipment effectively. As well as perform routine on equipment.

Supervisor

Kinetic Hydro Excavation
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Crew Leader

Area Wide Protective Inc.
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety while directing trafffic and road work.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.

Diesel Mechanic

Virginia Fleet
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.

Surveyor Assistant

Sam Whitson Land Surveying
05.2009 - 08.2009
  • Contributed to maintaining high-quality standards by regularly checking equipment calibration before each use.
  • Optimized data collection processes with a keen attention to detail and thorough understanding of surveying instruments.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Directions
Manassas, VA
2011

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Trench safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safety procedures

Certification

Class B CDL

Tanker Endorsement

M2

Timeline

Pipe Layer

H & W Construction
03.2024 - Current

Mechanic

LF Jennings
06.2019 - 09.2019

Equipment Operator

Town Of Front Royal
01.2019 - 01.2024

Grouter

Norther Virginia Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2019

Supervisor

Kinetic Hydro Excavation
01.2017 - 01.2018

Crew Leader

Area Wide Protective Inc.
09.2012 - 09.2013

Diesel Mechanic

Virginia Fleet
05.2011 - 05.2012

Surveyor Assistant

Sam Whitson Land Surveying
05.2009 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

New Directions
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