Looking to get a career start in the Heavy Equipment operator field after completing the HEO 1 program through Southwest Louisiana Community College. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
06.2024 - 08.2024
Operated range of heavy equipment to master skills needed for certification program.
NCCER in Core, HEO1, some HEO2. OSHA training basic, safety operation training.
Operated excavators, skidsteer, backhoe, front end loader, forklift and trucks to transport heavy materials.
Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate certification needs.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments.
Learned to adhere to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
School Bus Driver
Ds Bus South
02.2024 - 05.2024
Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule
Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run
Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures
Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety
Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently
Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities
Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes
Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures
Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor
Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan
Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues
Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline
Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
Associate
Walmart, Inc
05.2023 - 01.2024
Maintained area of responsibility in accordance with company policies and procedures, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise/supplies, identifying shrink and damages, and ensuring a safe work environment
Provided customer service by acknowledging the customer, identifying customer needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving customer issues and concerns, and promoting products and services, while maintaining a safe shopping environment
Provided dairy/frozen products to customers by following company and regulatory policies and procedures for food safety and working to ensure in-stock and appropriate inventory levels
Received and stocked merchandise/supplies from distribution centers and suppliers in my designated area, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation
Maintained merchandise presentation in area of responsibility by stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged or out-of-date goods, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise.
Flagger - Road Construction Crew
Coastal Staffing Service
12.2022 - 05.2023
Using hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites
Communicating with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane
Informing the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety
Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around construction sites
Setting up barricades and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off certain areas
Removing all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work
Assisting the construction crew in the removal of rubble, debris, and hazardous materials
Recording the license plate numbers of motorists who neglect to obey traffic signs and directions.
Corrections Officer
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - 12.2022
Responded to emergency situations in the jail, provided medical assistance including CPR when and if required
Processed incoming arrestees and performed interviews to obtain medical history, criminal history, jail classification, searched inmate, secured personal property of inmate, took photographs and fingerprints, issued jail clothing and bedding
Conducted searches of inmates' cell, body (clothed and unclothed), property and work area to ensure control of contraband and compliance with institutional health standards as directed by supervisors
Supervised the daily activities of inmates, including feeding and general care, discipline, medical needs, and cleaning of cell blocks and jail facility by inmates
Monitored video cameras inside and outside jail facility
Conducted inmate counts at designated times to ensure security and early detection of escapees
Completed verbal and written reports to supervisors regarding inmate behavior, rule violation, work and repair orders, security issues and transportation of inmates.
Cart Collection Associate
Walmart
02.2021 - 09.2022
Maintained availability of and organizes carts/flatbeds
Assisted customers with transporting items, loads merchandise into customer vehicles, and properly and safely utilizes cart retrieval equipment
Provided customer service by acknowledging the customer, identifying customer needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving customer issues and concerns, and promoting products and services, while maintaining a safe shopping environment
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.