Joshua Smith
Alexander
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator with a robust background in construction and maintenance, including a pivotal role at Calloway Concrete. Expert in front-end loader operations and project estimation, demonstrating exceptional judgement and communication skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety, with a focus on achieving project milestones.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calloway Concrete
Clanton
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
Construction Worker
Brasfield & Gorrie
Birmingham
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
Auburn
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Conducted regular checks of underground tanks for leaks or other irregularities using specialized equipment.
- Replaced filters, hoses, nozzles, and other components as needed for pump maintenance.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Calibrated valves using hand tools and gauges according to manufacturer specifications.
Education
Chilton County High School
Clanton, AL05-1996
Skills
- Front-end loader operations
- Maintenance procedures
- Project estimation and bidding
- Excavation
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Residential construction
- Shoring techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Backhoe operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Ditch digging
- Material handling equipment
- Good judgement
- Activity logging
- Loader operation
- Construction background
Affiliations
- Hunting and fishing
- Collecting artifacts
- Spending time with family
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calloway Concrete
03.2024 - 01.2025
Construction Worker
Brasfield & Gorrie
02.2022 - 03.2024
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
04.2015 - 01.2018
Chilton County High School
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