Lee Parker
Heavy Equipment Hauler
Seymour,IN
Summary
Heavy Equipment Hauler moving oversized machinery with a focus on safe loading, securement, and on-time delivery. Background as a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator, Combat Engineer, and Senior Equipment Operator supports careful handling of specialized assets in demanding field conditions. Military service across JBLM and Fort Stewart adds discipline, route awareness, and attention to oversized load safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixer truck Operator
Irving Materials Inc.
Scottsburg, IN
- Maintain and operate concrete mixer truck, extreme attention to detail and hazardous driving conditions, maintenance of mixing plant and conveyors.
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor/Forklift operator
AK Tube LLC.
Columbus, IN
- Responsible for loading flatbed and dry van trailers while keeping accurate inventory, unloading steel coils with overhead 15 ton cranes with safety, inventory control and quality in mind.
- Moved into lead supervisor position overseeing all production and shipping for 3rd shift, responsible for safety, quality, inventory control, warehousing control, production and quality inspections and reports.
Combat Engineer
US Army
Fort Stewart, GA
- Operated heavy equipment, promoted to Senior Equipment Operator.
- Supervisory responsibilities for personnel, construction projects, obstacle emplacement, and counter-obstacle operations.
- Trusted with maintaining confidential counseling records of 8 co-workers.
- Completed second tour of duty, Afghanistan.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
Fort Benning, GA
- Instructed equipment operators with bridge building units, including 22 ton crane and hydraulic excavator.
- Responsible for transport of 200 personnel during training and field exercises.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
Fort Stewart, GA
- Safe and efficient operation of all heavy equipment at intern level including bulldozer, front-end loader, earthmover, grader, hydraulic excavator, minimizing risk of injury, property damage or loss.
- Performance of routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and vehicle recovery.
- Completed first tour of duty, Iraq.
Logistics Supervisor Outbound
Valeo North America INC.
Seymour, IN
- Current
- Manage and safely maintain the staffing requirements for five buildings over 3 different shifts.
- Oversee startup safety meetings, log and document equipment statuses and request repairs if needed.
- Communicate throughout the logistics team the needs of our assembly and production line to ensure proper materials and packaging is delivered in a timely fashion.
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Champion Trucking
Jeffersonville, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy haul trucks to transport oversized loads safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatchers for optimal routing and timely delivery of freight.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo details per DOT regulations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding delivery schedules and special requirements.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address vehicle issues promptly, ensuring readiness for operations.
- Managed transport paperwork accurately, including bills of lading, fuel receipts, inspection reports, and permits for oversize/overweight loads.
Heavy Equipment Hauler /Heavy Equipment Operator
Gammons Excavating
Hanover, IN
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated heavy equipment to transport materials safely and efficiently between job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate load schedules and optimize workflow on-site.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling techniques to prevent damage.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance for regulatory compliance.
- Trained new operators on safe driving practices and equipment handling procedures.
- Safely transported oversized loads, adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations for heavy haul permits.
- Increased client trust by promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose during the hauling process.
Heavy Equipment Hauler
Champion Trucking LLC.
Jeffersonville, IN
- 01.2019
- Responsibilities include preventative maintenance on equipment, safe driving while being over-width, oversized, or overweight, proper load securement, accurate documentation of all trips for different customers, and customer relations.
Truck driver
DEP Services
Charlestown, IN
- 01.2018
- Duties included, inspection of equipment, safe driving habits, prompt pick-up and delivery of materials, proper account of all paperwork throughout the day for proper billing.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
JBLM, WA
- 01.2014
- Supervise repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
- Supervision and training of new soldiers on safety and deconstruction operations.
- Assess and manage material movement and consolidation while in a hostile environment.
- Completion of third tour of duty, Afghanistan.
Education
Truck Driving Institute -
Truck Driving Institute
Sellersburg, IN01-2016
Defensive Driving Course -
Ft. Stewart, GA01-2006
Basic Training - undefined
US Army
Ft. Leonardwood, MO01-2006
Rockford High School - undefined
Rockford High School
Rockford, MI01-2005
OTR Driver - undefined
North American Driving Academy
Evansville, IN01-2003
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Load Planning
- Material Handling and Logistics
- Vendor coordination
- Transportation planning
- Cross-dock operations
- Preventative & Corrective Equipment Maintenance
- Tractor Trailer Loading/Unloading Expertise
- Advanced Heavy Construction Equipment Operations
- Safety Compliance
- Team Supervision
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal for ingenuity & technical equipment skills that improved processes resulting in decreased man hours and increased productivity.
- Multiple military awards for good conduct, conflict resolution, safety.
Timeline
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Champion Trucking
03.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Hauler /Heavy Equipment Operator
Gammons Excavating
03.2023 - 02.2024
OTR Driver - undefined
North American Driving Academy
Rockford High School - undefined
Rockford High School
Basic Training - undefined
US Army
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
- 01.2014
Truck driver
DEP Services
- 01.2018
Heavy Equipment Hauler
Champion Trucking LLC.
- 01.2019
Logistics Supervisor Outbound
Valeo North America INC.
- Current
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
US Army
Combat Engineer
US Army
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor/Forklift operator
AK Tube LLC.
Mixer truck Operator
Irving Materials Inc.
Truck Driving Institute -
Truck Driving Institute