Joseph Jenkins

Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N) / Heavy Equipment Operator / Team Leader — U.S. Army | 5.5 Years

• Served 5.5 years as a U.S.A. Army Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), specializing in heavy equipment operations, construction support, equipment maintenance, and team leadership.
• Operated and maintained heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, graders, loaders, and other engineering equipment in demanding field and construction environments.
• Performed earthmoving, excavation, grading, road construction, land clearing, drainage, site preparation, and other horizontal construction operations.
• Led team for 2.5 years, supervising and mentoring Soldiers, coordinating personnel and equipment to meet mission requirements.
• Led teams in daily operations by assigning tasks, managing priorities, monitoring performance, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring missions were completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Possess 3 years of mechanical and maintenance experience, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment servicing to maintain operational readiness.
• Diagnosed mechanical and equipment issues, identified causes of malfunctions, and performed corrective maintenance and operator-level repairs in accordance with technical manuals and established procedures.
• Conducted detailed equipment inspections and maintained accurate maintenance records, ensuring equipment remained safe, reliable, and mission capable.
• Trained and mentored Soldiers on equipment operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Maintained accountability and proper care of high-value heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, and other assigned property.
• Coordinated with leadership, maintenance personnel, and team members to resolve equipment issues and minimize operational downtime.
• Exhibited mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, ensuring operational readiness and safety standards in high-pressure environments.
• Applied Army safety standards, technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and established work practices while performing construction and mechanical operations.
• Developed proven leadership, communication, decision-making, organizational, time-management, and team-building skills through progressive military responsibilities.
• Balanced equipment operation and maintenance with personnel leadership and mission objectives in physically demanding environments.
• Recognized for reliability, initiative, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to lead personnel while managing equipment and resources.

• Inspected vehicle engines and mechanical/electrical components to accurately diagnose issues
• Inspected vehicle computer and electronic systems for repair, maintenance, and upgrades
• Conduct routine maintenance work aiming for functionality and longevity
• Completed assigned tasks to support team objectives

• Safely and accurately select customer orders. Build and wrap pallets to meet weekly standards for productivity and accuracy
• Validate that the correct product has been selected and is damage free
• Carefully move products from racks to pallets directed by order selecting software and equipment
• Delivered products to the correct dock area and shrink-wrapped palletized orders for secure transport.
• Maintained physical condition of warehouse and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate an electric pallet
• Inspected facility for safety hazards, resolving or reporting issues to the safety manager.
• Team up to clear aisles of debris, stack empty pallets from slots in an aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area

• Ordered inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.
• Restocked shelves to enhance product availability for customers.
• Unloaded delivery trucks and organized products in the stockroom.
• Set up shelves according to company specifications
• Performed heavy lifting, bending, and stooping to manage inventory.
• Floated to other departments to assist with operations.
• Completed tasks to improve team operations and streamline workflow.
• High level of organization

• Inspected the facility for safety hazards, resolving issues or reporting to the safety manager to ensure compliance.
• Safely and accurately select customer orders. Build and wrap pallets to meet weekly standards for productivity and accuracy
• Validate that the correct product has been selected and is damage free
• Carefully move products from racks to pallets directed by order selecting software and equipment
• Maintained physical condition of warehouse and equipment, and supporting operational readiness.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate an electric pallet
• Efficiently deliver products to the correct dock area and shrink wraps palletized orders
• Operated pallet jack controls to manage product movement within the warehouse.

• Aided nurses in medication administration to ensure timely and accurate patient care
• Check vital signs
• Supported residents in activities of daily living to promote independence and well-being
• Computer charting on residents
• Followed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
• Executed diverse tasks to enhance team efficiency and workflow

• Operate cash register
• Assisted customers with inquiries and transactions, fostering a welcoming environment
• Conducted quality checks on fresh products to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store to enhance the shopping experience
• Follow DHEC standards
• Worked in a fast-paced environment
• Unloading trucks and stocking freezer
• Executed tasks assigned by management