Joshua Furr
Albemarle,NC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Atlantic Coast Contractors INC.
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2021 - 10.2025
- Operated machinery to enhance production efficiency and meet output targets.
- Monitored equipment performance and executed routine maintenance checks.
- Followed safety protocols while loading and unloading materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and reduce downtime.
- Followed quality control procedures to ensure product standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Documented production data and communicated issues to supervisors to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Operated heavy machinery to install and repair underground piping systems.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Excavated trenches to prepare for pipe installation.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
Machine Operator/Service Foreman
National Underground Services
Albemarle, North Carolina
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Installed and aligned pipes according to project specifications and safety standards.
- Operated heavy machinery for trenching and excavation of pipe installation sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
- Conducted inspections on installed pipes for leaks and structural integrity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe pipe laying techniques and procedures.
- Coordinated with contractors to schedule deliveries and manage site logistics effectively.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for fire protection.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School
Concord, NC01-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- OSHA Safety Training
- Pipe installation
- Fuse Welding
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Pneumatic systems
Timeline
Machine Operator
Atlantic Coast Contractors INC.
02.2021 - 10.2025
Machine Operator/Service Foreman
National Underground Services
06.2014 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School