James Andrew Sturgill
Casco,MI
Summary
Hello I'm Andrew Sturgill. I'm MSHA certified in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia. I have 15 years experience of operating heavy equipment in the areas of land development,coal extraction and forest management. I have operated most all types and sizes of earth Moving Equipment. Production and safety has always been essential throughout my years of operating equipment. Being MSHA certified with yearly retraining brings awareness to working safely in all situations and during Changing elements of weather.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
SR Land Development
London, KY
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and rock.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated bulldozers,excavators,front wheeled loaders,skid steer,articulator trucks building private drives,farm ponds,house seats to commercial construction sites drainage and grade,water runoff and excess water piping along with core drill sites and access road, coal exploration sites,haulage roads and slit ponds for coal extraction companies.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators and articulator trucks for various construction projects.
- Supported environmental initiatives by adhering to best practices in erosion control,sediment management, and storm water runoff prevention during operations.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation,grading and site preparation tasks.
- 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.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tru Energy
Pound, VA
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Justice Low Mining Company
Bluefield, WV
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Education
GED -
Whitesburg High School
Whitesburg, KY03-2005
Skills
- Repair and Maintenance
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Valid Driver's Licenses
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Bulldozers/ track loaders
- Excavators/ knuckle booms
- Skidd steers / front wheeled loaders
- Articulator Trucks / Heavy Haulage Trucks
- Blast hole drills
- Shovels hydraulic/electric
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
SR Land Development
02.2021 - 03.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tru Energy
10.2016 - 03.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Justice Low Mining Company
03.2011 - 03.2016
GED -
Whitesburg High School