Jason Byers
Grand Ridge,FL
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Collins Land Services, skilled in heavy equipment operation and worksite safety. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through proactive equipment inspections and effective teamwork. Recognized for achieving smooth workflow transitions and maintaining a clean, organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Collins Land Services
Havana, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Achieved smooth workflow transitions by coordinating effectively with other operators during shift changes.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately survey and grade terrain for worksite preparation.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
Sawmill Operator
Spanish Trail Lumber
Cypress Fl
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Demonstrated adherence to safety regulations while operating heavy machinery such as debarkers, edgers, trimmers, planers, stackers, loaders.
- Enhanced communication between departments by providing accurate records of production data and inventory updates regularly.
- Achieved timely completion of projects through efficient coordination with supervisors regarding scheduling, material procurement, and labor allocation.
- Improved safety measures by conducting routine inspections of equipment and work areas.
- Increased overall efficiency by adjusting saw settings to maximize yield from each log.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
Laborer
Morris Construction
Panama City, FL
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
Forklift Operator
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Marianna, FL
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Education
High School Deploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- General labor
- Land clearing
- Following instructions
- Proficient with equipment
- Daily reporting
- Residential construction
- Site preparation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Hand and power tool operation
- Decision-making
- Equipment cleaning
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Collins Land Services
07.2024 - Current
Sawmill Operator
Spanish Trail Lumber
06.2022 - 07.2024
Laborer
Morris Construction
02.2022 - 12.2022
Forklift Operator
Capstone Logistics LLC.
09.2020 - 02.2022
High School Deploma -
Penn Foster Career School