Justin Shepler

Operated soil stabilizers and reclaimers to blend native materials with binding agents for project specifications. Maintained production targets while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards. Collaborated with project superintendents and equipment operators to deliver stabilized subgrades and road bases. Specialized in full-depth reclamation and roadway rehabilitation for highway construction projects.

• Operated and assisted with various pieces of heavy construction equipment on roadway and soil stabilization projects.
• Operated spreader trucks for soil stabilization operations, ensuring accurate material application rates and job specifications were met.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks, transported materials, and assisted with daily construction activities to support project production goals.
• Performed equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and minor troubleshooting to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Worked closely with supervisors and crew members to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new equipment and construction processes
• Maintained compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and jobsite procedures.
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• Started as a Motor Grader Operator with limited grading experience and rapidly advanced through hands-on training and field experience.
• Learned all phases of the soil stabilization process, including material spreading, water application, stabilization, compaction, and quality control.
• Operated a motor grader to rip and remove rocks and debris, maintain material consistency, and perform coring operations adjacent to existing roadways.
• Used the grader to knock down high spots, blend material, and smooth stabilized soil following reclaimer operations in preparation for compaction by sheepsfoot rollers.
• Progressed to operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment, including motor graders, spreader trucks, loaders, rollers, water trucks, and soil stabilizers.
• Advanced to Soil Stabilizer Operator, performing full-depth reclamation and soil modification on roadway, highway, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Operated reclaimer/stabilizer equipment to blend native materials with cement, lime, fly ash, and other stabilization agents to meet project specifications.
• Coordinated with spreader truck operators, roller operators, water trucks, and project supervision to maintain production goals and ensure quality workmanship.
• Monitored stabilization depth, material mixing, moisture content, and overall material consistency throughout the stabilization process.
• Performed daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor troubleshooting to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new equipment and processes, advancing from an entry-level grader operator to a primary soil stabilizer operator within one year.
• Maintained a strong safety record while working on active roadway and heavy civil construction projects.
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Smooth drum roller operator

• Operated wheel loaders in support of underground utility and pipe installation crews on commercial, municipal, and civil construction projects.
• Loaded and transported bedding stone, backfill materials, aggregate, and construction supplies to maintain efficient pipe crew production.
• Assisted excavator operators and pipe layers by staging materials, trench boxes, pipe sections, fittings, and utility structures.
• Maintained a continuous supply of materials to crews while working safely around open trenches, heavy equipment, and ground personnel.
• Performed trench backfilling and material handling operations in accordance with project specifications and safety requirements.
• Conducted daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, fueling, and cleaning to ensure equipment reliability.
• Read and followed grade stakes, utility markings, and supervisor instructions to support accurate utility installation.
• Assisted with general labor duties as needed, including site cleanup, traffic control, material organization, and jobsite preparation.
• Worked closely with foremen, operators, and laborers to complete waterline, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and drainage projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations, excavation safety requirements, and company safety policies.
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