Joseph Daniels Jr
Folkston,GA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Experienced Equipment Operator. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Spanish Creek Timber
10.2022 - Current
- Operated equipment such as skidder and feller- buncher.
- Inspected equipment for safety and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks before using any equipment.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Communicated with fellow crew members and operators to keep production moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors on site.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- used hand held power equipment, including chainsaws to cut down trees and shear off limbs.
Heavy Machine Operator
RC Peeples Logging
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Inspected work areas to organize supplies, remove debris and eliminate safety hazards.
- Located parts and completed repairs and preventive maintenance with minimal oversight.
- Stacked logs onto trailers and trimmed ends.
- Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using skidders and tractors.
- Operated feller buncher and skidder safetly and efficiently
Excavator Operator
Vallencourt Construction
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
Outside Machinist
General Dynamics
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained inventory of temporary and permanent hardware and various shop materials.
- Performed maintenance on Navy ships such as changing seals, greasing and general maintenance on elevator doors, side port doors, scuddles and hatches.
- Troubleshooted chains and lifts on elevator doors,
- Assisted with complete overhaul of Naval Ships.
- Changed and maintained oil in steering storage tanks.
- Performed pull tests with pull indicators.
- Changed transfer pumps and maintained oil and filters.
- Obtained JLG license, Overhead crane certificate, completed OSHA 10 and firewatch and man hole training.
- Completed 18 month diesel inspection on ships port engine.
Operator/Mechanic
Sandbed Operations
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Operated Skidder, Loader, Feller Buncher and Haul truck safely and efficiently.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
Folkston, GA05.2011
Skills
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Safe Work Practices
- Punctual and Dependable
- Bunching Logs
- Safety Compliance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Operate and Repair Equipment
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Team Meetings
- Heavy Hauling
- Following Instructions
- Maintenance Requirements
- Maintain Safety
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Spanish Creek Timber
10.2022 - Current
Heavy Machine Operator
RC Peeples Logging
07.2021 - 10.2022
Excavator Operator
Vallencourt Construction
05.2020 - 10.2021
Outside Machinist
General Dynamics
05.2018 - 05.2020
Operator/Mechanic
Sandbed Operations
05.2011 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
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