Kenyon Stewart
Fort Worth
Summary
Ambition to secure a position in a challenging environment with a dynamic organization that will enable me to apply my work experience, training, education, and creative skills to benefit the organization's business goals.
Professional equipment operator with strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Strong focus on safety protocols, precision, and achieving operational goals. Consistently reliable and highly skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing equipment performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Equipment Operator
City of Fort Worth-Transportation Public Works
08.2015 - Current
- Operate and Transport equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, front end loaders, trenching machines, back hoe, John Deere tractors, CAT skid steer, Wirtgen milling machine, paver, sweeper, & and various service trucks. Operate Etnyre asphalt oil distributor truck. Measure & prep road for repairs. Transport equipment & material to & from job sites with flat bed or low boy trailer (Class A CDL License with tanker endorsements).
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting to various work environments, including extreme weather conditions, remote locations, and challenging terrain while maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
- Exhibited strong leadership qualities in times of crisis, effectively directing team members during emergency situations to mitigate risks and minimize damages.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Storm channel management (tree cutting/brush removal), equipment operator (chain saws, skid steer, weed eater, log chipper
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
Skilled/General Laborer
Labor/People Ready
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Forklift, HVAC, Grounds Keeping, Maintenance, Janitorial, Landscaping, Warehousing. Provide temporary labor assistance at various job sites: Construction/Warehousing
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
LAWN CARE
SELF EMPLOYED
05.2003 - 10.2010
- Commercial/Residential lawn services and landscaping
- Implemented sustainable practices in lawn care, promoting environmentally responsible approaches within the industry.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient lawn care services tailored to individual needs.
- Aided in groundskeeping tasks including lawn care, leaf removal, snow shoveling for a well-maintained outdoor appearance.
- Performed general landscaping duties such as lawn care, snow removal, or leaf raking when necessary.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
C.D. Hartnett
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Inventory Control / Inspect and make recommendations for products
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
Education
G.E.D. -
Gary Job Corps
01.1997
CDL refresher - undefined
Stevens Transport
01.2021
HVAC - undefined
ATI
01.2010
Skills
- Class A CDL (Tanker Endorsement)
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Excellent Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Forklift Operator
- Road construction
- Backhoe operation
- Loader operation
- Skid steer operation
Timeline
Senior Equipment Operator
City of Fort Worth-Transportation Public Works
08.2015 - Current
Skilled/General Laborer
Labor/People Ready
08.2010 - 01.2015
LAWN CARE
SELF EMPLOYED
05.2003 - 10.2010
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
C.D. Hartnett
07.2001 - 08.2003
CDL refresher - undefined
Stevens Transport
HVAC - undefined
ATI
G.E.D. -
Gary Job Corps
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