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Leon Poling

Parkersburg,WV

Summary

Proficient Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience, skilled in operating excavators, dozers, front end loaders, skid steers, telescopic forklifts, etc. Proven ability to enhance productivity through safe and efficient machinery operation. Strong collaborator, adept at coordinating with teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Valid driver's license and commitment to excellence in all tasks.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Harper Construction
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery in compliance with safety regulations
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety
  • Learned operation of various heavy equipment types and functions
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.

Water Truck Operator

C&L Enterprises, LLC
08.2024 - 10.2024


  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate delivery schedules and prioritize tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of water usage, delivery locations, and vehicle maintenance logs.
  • Operated water trucks to transport brine water to injection well sites.

Transport Driver

Contractors Transport
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Operated commercial vehicles to ensure timely delivery of condensate across designated routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.


Cryogenics Driver

Messer
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Operated class A cryogenic tanker driver/operator
  • Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance.

Water Truck Driver

Gas Field Services
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Operated transport brine water trucks to injection well sites.
  • Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards

Heavy Equipment Operator

IUOE Local 132
05.2012 - 05.2021
  • Operated heavy machinery in compliance with safety regulations
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality

Self Employed

Self Employed
01.1991 - 04.2012
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Aviation (Flight Deck Launch & Recovery Technician

United States Navy, USN
08.1987 - 01.1991
  • Operated advanced recovery equipment to efficiently extract valuable materials from waste streams.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of incoming and outgoing materials to ensure compliance with recovery standards.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for material recovery and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements that increased extraction efficiency while reducing operational costs.
  • Left due to honorable medical discharge

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Marys High School
St. Marys, WV
06.1987

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Class A CDL w/Hazmat, tanker, school bus, passenger, double and triples endorsements
  • OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 510, General Construction/Safety certifications
  • PEC Safeland Card (47 certifications)

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Harper Construction
10.2024 - 01.2025

Water Truck Operator

C&L Enterprises, LLC
08.2024 - 10.2024

Transport Driver

Contractors Transport
06.2022 - 03.2024

Cryogenics Driver

Messer
10.2021 - 05.2022

Water Truck Driver

Gas Field Services
06.2021 - 10.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator

IUOE Local 132
05.2012 - 05.2021

Self Employed

Self Employed
01.1991 - 04.2012

Aviation (Flight Deck Launch & Recovery Technician

United States Navy, USN
08.1987 - 01.1991

High School Diploma -

St. Marys High School