John Holllis
Escanaba,MI
Summary
High-performing professional brings knowledge of equipment, vehicles, and machinery for fast-paced and dependable materials movement. Accomplishes targets with great planning and problem-solving abilities. Articulately communicates directions and resolves conflicts.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
A&L Iron & Metal
Escanaba, Michigan
05.2014 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding orders placed for supplies or materials.
- Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers and minimize company liability.
- Operated machines and equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
- Supervised and coordinated daily work activities of yard workers, equipment operators, and other staff.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their qualifications, experience, and availability.
- Managed maintenance and repair actions for team equipment and vehicles.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all personnel followed safety protocols.
- Mastered operation of yard equipment, forklifts and pallet jacks and demonstrated how to properly operate and safely maintain equipment.
- Provided training to new employees on proper use of tools and equipment.
- Oversaw the maintenance of yard equipment such as forklifts, cranes, loaders.
- Operated Loader loading trucks and railcars.
- Operated crane sorting and loading trucks with different material to fill contracted orders to other buyer and refineries.
General Laborer
ManpowerGroup
Saginaw, Michigan
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Set up and operated a printer stacker.
- Cleaned work area.
- Assisted printer operator in set up and inspectionof printed material.
CNC Machine Operator
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp.
Standish, Michigan
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Verified proper cooling and lubrication of workpieces during machine operation.
- Ensured the machines are properly lubricated and cooled during the machining process.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Asphalt Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Metro Pavement Services
Pittsburgh , CA
05.1999 - 02.2011
- Performed minor repairs to asphalt surfaces using cold patch material.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated machines to spread and smooth stone and concrete on road beds.
- Controlled traffic around job sites to prevent dangerous situations and job interruptions.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Operated tamping equipment to pack and make level.
- Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
- Installed drainage systems when necessary prior to paving operations.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Maintained close eye on material usage and adjusted settings to keep proper flow.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Completed equipment safety inspections and handled repairs.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Inspected equipment daily for any damage or malfunctions.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Education
GED -
West Contra Costa Adult Ed.
Richmond, CA03-2000
Skills
- Material loading
- Traffic control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Heavy equipment maintenance
Timeline
Yard Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
A&L Iron & Metal
05.2014 - Current
General Laborer
ManpowerGroup
10.2012 - 05.2014
CNC Machine Operator
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp.
02.2011 - 08.2012
Asphalt Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Metro Pavement Services
05.1999 - 02.2011
GED -
West Contra Costa Adult Ed.