Josh Smith
Plainview,AR
Summary
Dependable Dozer Operator with over 10 years of heavy haul driving experience across various large machinery, including dozers, track hoes, log skidders, log cutters, road rollers, road graders, tractors, trucks, and log processors. Demonstrated situational awareness in high-risk environments, contributing to safety-conscious operations and effective project completion. Committed team player with a strong focus on equipment maintenance and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dozer operator/Heavy Truck Driver
Mortimore Land Management
Plainview
03.2022 - Current
- Operated dozers and track hoes for land clearing, building logging roads for foresty, road construction, ensuring efficient site preparation.
- Operated heavy trucks for transportation of materials and equipment.
- Operated specialized trailers such as lowboys, step decks, double drops, flatbeds.
- Secured transportation of heavy equipment using straps and chains to prevent damage during transit.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure they are safe for operation.
- Conducted routine inspections and performed minor repairs on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Followed safety protocols for equipment operation and site conditions.
- Managed time efficiently to make sure all deliveries were completed on schedule.
- Notified management about mechanical failures or any other problems encountered on the road.
- Communicated with site managers regarding delivery timelines and routes.
Education
Plainview Rover High School
Plainview, ARSkills
- Heavy haul truck driver
- Equipment operation
- Site preparation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Load securing
- Safety regulations
- Time management
- Route planning
- Delivery coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Heavy equipment operation
- Demolition procedures
- GPS navigation systems
- Load inspections
- Equipment care
- Detail orientation
- Equipment maintenance
- Land clearing
- Bulldozer operations
- Workplace safety
- Heavy machinery handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety monitoring
- Site observation
- Communication
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Safety protocols
- Strap and tarp regulations
- Transport materials
- Site bulldozing
- Organizational skills
- Air compressor use
Timeline
Dozer operator/Heavy Truck Driver
Mortimore Land Management
03.2022 - Current
Plainview Rover High School