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Larry Lynch

Shippensburg,PA

Summary

Safety-oriented Skid loader Operator dedicated to applying communication and problem-solving abilities to support team needs and production operations. Strong attention to detail, remarkable work ethic and methodical nature.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Zullinger Brenize Outdoor Designand Maintenance
Shippensburg, PA
05.2005 - 07.2021
  • Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Operated Skid Loader to lift and transport heavy materials around job sites.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of equipment onto skid loader.
  • Inspected and tested all safety features on the skid loader before each use.
  • Used Skid Loader to move large piles of dirt or debris from one area to another.
  • Installed fence posts, panels, and gates according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
  • Leveled ground surfaces for installation of fencing structures.
  • Attached post caps, rails, pickets, and other components with nails or screws.
  • Installed garden beds, pathways, and retaining walls according to specifications.
  • Cleaned up job sites by removing debris and leveling soil.
  • Operated landscaping machinery such as mowers, edgers, blowers, and trimmers.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, flowers, sod, and other vegetation according to design plans.
  • Maintained existing landscapes by pruning bushes and trimming hedges.
  • Leveled ground for patios or walkways with shovels or rakes.
  • Applied mulch around flower beds and trees for protection against weather conditions.
  • Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems for watering plants.
  • Repaired fences or walls surrounding properties when needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, fertilizing, aerating soils, laid straw matting and sod grass.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
  • Operated riding mowers , flail mowers and walk-behind mowers on a variety of terrain types.
  • Adjusted cutting heights on all types of mowers to meet customer requirements.
  • Managed grounds crews to ensure that all assigned duties were completed efficiently according to established schedules.
  • Performed snow removal duties during winter months.
  • Laid paving stones and materials by hand.
  • Cut paving stones to size and for edges using splitters and masonry saws.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for a wide variety of projects, including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and retaining walls.
  • Soil preparation for hydro seeding.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
  • Met with customers to supply them with landscaping project estimates.

Loom Fixer

Hoffman Mills
Shippensburg, PA
03.1987 - 04.2005
  • Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
  • Analyzed machine error messages and diagnostic test results to identify faults.
  • Operate weaving machines to produce fabrics and textiles.
  • Inspect looms for any broken threads, knots or other irregularities.
  • Adjust tension on warp and weft yarns as needed to ensure quality of fabric.
  • Repair broken warp and weft yarns during weaving process.
  • Change shuttles when necessary to maintain efficient production.
  • Replace worn out parts in the loom with new ones as needed.
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications.
  • Set up looms with correct settings before beginning each job run.
  • Repaired filling breaks by removing broken filling and moving shuttle through shed to insert new pick.
  • Prepared samples to review outcome and adjust loom settings.
  • Repaired warp breaks by splicing pieces of yarn to broken ends and threading through drop wires, heddle eyes and reed dents.

Operator

Troy Mills Excavating
Shippensburg, PA
07.2021 - Present
  • Communicated frequently with other crew members regarding project progress and needs.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating the Skid Loader at all times.
  • Conducted daily pre-operational checks on the machine to ensure it was functioning correctly.
  • Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
  • Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
  • Stacked sheared trees onto trailers and trimmed loads to prevent dropping trash on highways.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Supervised pest and weed control operations to determine proper chemical and application methods.
  • Assessed the size and scope of each job before beginning work.
  • Cleaned nozzles, filters, tanks, hoses, and other components after each job.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all turf grass areas including aeration, fertilization, seeding and pesticide applications.
  • Repaired existing lawns by seeding bare spots with grass seed.
  • Spread topsoil over lawn areas prior to seeding or sodding grass.
  • Operated riding and push-type lawn mowers to cut grass on residential properties.
  • Planted flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees in accordance with landscape design plans.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Shippensburg, PA
01-1985

High School Diploma - Warehousing And Inventory Management

Vocational Education
Chambersburg, PA
01-1985

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Landscape design
  • Soil preparation
  • Lawn Care
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Planting
  • Project Design
  • Gardening knowledge
  • Using hand tools
  • Sod Laying
  • Flower pruning and watering
  • Tree and Shrub Planting
  • Shoveling snow from walkways
  • Hedge cutting
  • Mulching gardens
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Weather Tolerance

Affiliations

  • Hunting small game and deer
  • Hunting Mushrooms
  • fishing

Timeline

Operator

Troy Mills Excavating
07.2021 - Present

Foreman

Zullinger Brenize Outdoor Designand Maintenance
05.2005 - 07.2021

Loom Fixer

Hoffman Mills
03.1987 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Shippensburg Area Senior High School

High School Diploma - Warehousing And Inventory Management

Vocational Education

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