Professional Summary
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Joseph Golson

Steel Dynamics
West Point,MS
8
Years of experience

Professional and determined Heavy Equipment Operator with years of experience operating construction equipment including forklifts, track hoes, bulldozers, skid steers, mini excavators and front-in loaders. Experienced maintenance work on a wash plant. Excellent communication and problem solving abilities always put safety first. Ready to take on new responsibilities. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Rail Loader

10 Months
Steel Dynamics | 11.2025 - Current

•Loading rail cars with a crane and a Taylor the right and the safe way.

•Moving rail cars around the site operating the train and working the switching on the ground.

•Untopping the rail cars and topping them back the safe and right way.

•Banding coils always focused on proper procedures and proper PPE.

•Being a brothers keeper working strong as a team.

•And 100% believing in SEE,SAY, DO.

  • Operated rail loading equipment to ensure efficient and safe material handling.
  • Monitored safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards during operations.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage, enhancing team performance.
  • Conducted routine inspections of loading machinery to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
  • Improved customer satisfaction, promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate shipment information.
  • Reduced cargo damages by enforcing proper handling techniques and ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance

2 Years 5 Months
APAC | 06.2023 - 11.2025
  • MASA Certified.
  • Follows safety protocals on job sites.
  • Operates heavy equipment including track hoe, skid steer, mini excavator, front-in loader, fork lift and man lift.
  • Runs the wash plant.
  • Welding experience wire and stick welder.
  • Ground maintenance: changing shafts and barrings in head and tail pulleys.
  • Works on pumps and motors at the plant.
  • Work/change gear boxes and belts.

Harrell General Contractors

2 Years 7 Months
Construction Work | 10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in renovations by removing refuse, performing light demolition and painting and installing sheetrock.
  • Worked alongside contractor to establish timelines for constructions projects and provided quality and cost control on various projects.
  • Positioned and held lumber, timber and paneling in place to prepare for cutting and fastening.
  • Smoothed and sanded surfaces to remove ridges, caulking and glue, using caulk gun and a sander tool.
  • Leveled forms to hold concrete to desired pitch and depth for structures and foundations.
  • Used Skilsaw and a table saw tool to shape and cut materials to specified measurements.
  • Followed safety protocols on job sites.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Maintained knowledge of safety practices for removing hazards from working sites.
  • Assisted with plastering, tiling and carpentry.
  • Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.

Old Waverly Golf Course

4 Months
Grounds Crew Outdoor Services | 05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Kept golf course equipment stored properly and reported maintenance needs.
  • Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.

Education

No Degree - Industrial Maintenance Technology

East Mississippi Community College Communiversity | Mayhew, MS
  • OSHA Certified
  • Construction Site Safety Certificate
  • Manufactoring Skills Basic Course Certification
  • Vocational Certificate
  • Completion Certifcate for "CORE"

High School Diploma

Oak Hill Academy | West Point, MS | 05.2021

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator
Taylor certified
Crane certified
Lock Out/ Tag Out Procedure
Construction/ Carpentry
Maintenance Work
OSHA Certified
MASA Certified

Timeline

Rail Loader

Steel Dynamics
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance

APAC
06.2023 - 11.2025Read More

Harrell General Contractors

Construction Work
10.2020 - 05.2023Read More

Old Waverly Golf Course

Grounds Crew Outdoor Services
05.2018 - 09.2018Read More

Oak Hill Academy

High School Diploma
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East Mississippi Community College Communiversity

No Degree from Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Joseph Golson