Jason Syphers
Middleburg
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in problem-solving, service, and time management. Proven expertise in operating and maintaining construction equipment, ensuring high accuracy and safety standards. Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively, overseeing projects from inception to completion while adhering to budget and timeline constraints. Valid CDL holder with a clean driving record, skilled in transportation logistics and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Manager
TB Landmark
Jacksonville
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of all machinery.
- Coordinated repairs and service contracts with external vendors for timely support.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment inventory, repair and maintenance costs.
Division Manager
Equix Energy Services
Jacksonville
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented training programs for team members to improve skills.
- Managed budgets and resources to optimize project outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards across operations.
- Managed and facilitated project team meetings to resolve issues and challenges impeding progress of transformation projects.
Superintendent
Earthworks
macclenny
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with executive team on long-term strategic planning initiatives aimed at achieving company goals.
- Managed budgeting process to allocate resources efficiently while meeting financial objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members, leading to improved morale and increased employee retention rates.
- Set up and managed new jobs to have them ready for crews to start.
- Put together completed jobs to take to the customer to get payment.
- Efficient at pipeline as-builts/blueprinting.
Operator/Driver
Shaws Land Clearing
Jacksonville
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for land clearing and site preparation tasks.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and basic repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient clearing operations.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Lead Driver
Pettiecoat Schmitt
jacksonville
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated daily routes for timely deliveries and efficient logistics.
- Maintained vehicle safety through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Supervised and trained new drivers on company policies and procedures.
- Communicated with dispatch to resolve delivery issues promptly.
Owner Operator
Forward Air
Jacksonville
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Owned and operated 5 over the road semis hauling air freight across country.
Supervisor
Watson Civil construction
Archer
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Supervisor of Tub Grinder
- Responsible for all grinding operations. Operated Mobark tub grinder, grinding all tree debris that came into the CnD land fill in archer fl.
Jr Forman/ Forman
SnS Waste Management
Jacksonville
03.2007 - 02.2011
- Supervised and managed construction project teams, ensuring that safety protocols were followed and deadlines met.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Coordinated and supervised the activities of all land clearing, grubbing and control burning. Installation of erosion control and sock installation for dewatering to dig ponds. Pond digging and pad building.
- Created schedules to supervise multiple projects and determine sequencing of work.
- Reported any problems or malfunctions with machines or tools immediately upon discovery.
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks. Operated loader truck loading tree and land clearing debris. Cleared land with 350 John Deer trackhoe, Loader and Dozer.
- Drove dump truck hauling material around job sites and to various locations.
- Drove lowboy hauling heavy equipment from job to job.
- Operated large kenworth wrecker moving equipment from job to job.
- Operated heavy Equipment doing dirt work.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Specialized land clearing on Right-of-way for large road project's such as SR-23 Brannon Field Rd and SR-200 in Callahan fl, SR 9B in jax.
- Swamp clearing.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Adam Hicks owner
keystone
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Heavy Equipment operator - front end loader root raking, Trackhoe tearing down trees and JD bulldozer grubbing and dirt work.
- Operate and Maintain Peterson and Diamond Z Tub Grinder.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and cranes.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accurately determine mechanical issues.
- Changed tracks on trackhoes and bull dozers.
Education
Class A CDL - Commercial Truck Driving
Roadmaster Driving School
Jacksonville, fl02.2012
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Class A cdl
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Equipment management
- Budget management
Certification
Class A CDL non-restricted
References
- Randy Haddox, Teco Peoples Gas, Safety Supervisor, (678) 877-4512, rhaddox@tecoenergy.com
- Jeff Winters, Equix, Manager, (850) 363-3319, jwinters@equixinc.com
- David Trowbridge, Magnolia River, Lead Inspector, (256) 612-4554, david.trowbridge@magnolia-river.com
- Chris Loisell, Equix, Superintendent, (904) 525-0118, cloiselle@equixinc.com
Timeline
Equipment Manager
TB Landmark
06.2024 - Current
Division Manager
Equix Energy Services
03.2019 - 04.2024
Superintendent
Earthworks
02.2018 - 02.2019
Operator/Driver
Shaws Land Clearing
09.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Driver
Pettiecoat Schmitt
01.2015 - 08.2017
Owner Operator
Forward Air
03.2012 - 01.2015
Supervisor
Watson Civil construction
02.2011 - 02.2012
Jr Forman/ Forman
SnS Waste Management
03.2007 - 02.2011
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Adam Hicks owner
09.2005 - 02.2007
Class A CDL - Commercial Truck Driving
Roadmaster Driving School