Jeffery CALDWELL
Elgin,TX
Summary
Adept at leading teams and optimizing operations, I enhanced worksite safety and efficiency at Synagro Technologies through expert heavy equipment operation and rigorous maintenance protocols. Skilled in hazard identification and crew leadership, I consistently exceed project expectations by leveraging my technical acumen and collaborative approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Synagro Technplogies
12.2021 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Supported project managers in planning by providing accurate estimates of machinery capabilities.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- 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.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Lead Mechanic
Macs Auto
01.2005 - Current
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Improved team productivity through effective delegation of tasks and clear communication among mechanics.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring all repairs met industry standards and customer satisfaction levels.
- Reduced downtime for repairs by maintaining a well-organized inventory of parts and tools necessary for various jobs.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Warehouse Lead
Marquee Event Group
09.2013 - 04.2020
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
Automotive Service
LKQ Corporation Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with automotive technicians to accurately diagnose vehicle issues and prioritize necessary repairs.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
Automotive Certificate - Automotive
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX04.1991
Automotive Technology - Automotive Tech
Concho Career
San Angelo, TX05.1988
High School Diploma -
LBJ High
Austin, TX05.1980
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Fire code compliance
- Public Safety Awareness
- Fire suppression
- Gas detection
- Smoke Detection
- Hot Work Monitoring
- Crew Leadership
- Radio operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Synagro Technplogies
12.2021 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Marquee Event Group
09.2013 - 04.2020
Automotive Service
LKQ Corporation Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2013
Lead Mechanic
Macs Auto
01.2005 - Current
Automotive Certificate - Automotive
Cedar Valley College
Automotive Technology - Automotive Tech
Concho Career
High School Diploma -
LBJ High