Joshua Stowers
Hamlin,WV
Summary
Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 132
Nitro , WV
2012.01 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Experienced in running the following: side boom, dozer, excavator, rubber tire backhoe.
- Brushing, clearing, right-a-way, ditch, back fill, and clean up.
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners Union
Oklahoma City , OK
2007.01 - Current
- Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
- Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
- Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
- Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
- Provide assistance to other welders during complex projects involving multiple steps.
- Replace worn electrodes on welding machines as necessary.
Laborer/Operator
CJ Hughes Construction
Huntington , WV
2003.06 - 2010.01
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Foreman
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamlin High School
Hamlin, WV2002-05
Skills
- Valid Driver's License
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Heavy equipment operator
- First Aid Training
- Bulldozer, side boom, rubber tire backhoe, and excavator Operation
- OSHA Certification
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Backhoe Operation
- Trench work
- Debris Removal
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Safety regulation compliance
- Parts Lubrication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 132
2012.01 - Current
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners Union
2007.01 - Current
Laborer/Operator
CJ Hughes Construction
2003.06 - 2010.01
High School Diploma -
Hamlin High School
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