Jason Stephens
Williamsburg,KY
Summary
Skilled Equipment Operator with a robust background at BPM Lumber, enhancing safety and efficiency through expert operation and maintenance of heavy machinery. Demonstrated excellence in grading, land clearing, and preventive maintenance, coupled with strong team collaboration and adherence to safety protocols. Achieved significant project contributions through mechanical maintenance and worksite safety skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
BPM Lumber
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks on equipment, preventing downtime and maintaining productivity.
Logger
Self Employed
12.2007 - 02.2023
- Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of logging operations for compliance with state regulations and industry certifications.
- Collaborated with forest managers to ensure sustainable logging practices, preserving the ecosystem''s health.
- Worked closely with other loggers to drag timber to loading deck.
- Conducted regular site assessments to identify potential hazards, reducing workplace accidents.
- Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
- Handled bucking of trees and removed cut-down limbs.
- Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
- Maximized productivity through effective team coordination and task delegation.
- Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions on daily operations that ensured worker safety.
- Streamlined wood processing procedures, resulting in higher-quality lumber products.
- Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.
- Enhanced logging efficiency by implementing modern technology and industry best practices.
- Established strong working relationships with landowners, ensuring efficient communication and mutually beneficial agreements.
- Utilized GPS technology for precise mapping of harvest areas, increasing operational accuracy.
- Reduced waste and improved timber quality by refining tree selection processes.
- Expedited log transportation by optimizing loading techniques and route planning.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections as part of preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime due to mechanical failures.
- Optimized felling strategies to minimize damage to residual trees and surrounding vegetation.
- Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and groundcover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
- Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
- Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
- Stopped saw engines, pulled cutting bars from cuts and ran to safety as trees fell.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grade Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY06-2004
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- Bulldozer operation
- Equipment operations
- Loader operation
- General labor
- Land clearing
- Grading expertise
- Following instructions
- Site preparation
- Proficient with [equipment]
- Materials movement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment cleaning
- Grease and lubricant application
- Equipment Repair
- Parts welding
- Mechanical maintenance
- Load management
Timeline
Equipment Operator
BPM Lumber
02.2023 - 11.2024
Logger
Self Employed
12.2007 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grade Education
University of The Cumberlands