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Linnie Russell

Chipley,FL

Summary

Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Patterson Land Clearing
Chipley, Florida
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
  • Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.

Owner/Operator

Linnie Russell
Chipley, FL
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading poles from trucks using a forklift.
  • Inspected poles for any signs of damage or defects prior to shipping.
  • Verified accuracy of information on invoices, bills of lading, and other documents related to shipments.
  • Created reports summarizing the status of pole shipments.
  • Performed regular stock checks to ensure that all necessary items were available in the warehouse.
  • Scheduled deliveries based on customer requirements and availability of transportation services.
  • Answered inquiries from customers about order status or product availability.
  • Resolved discrepancies between customer orders and actual shipments.
  • Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gulf Asphalt
Chipley, Florida
07.1988 - 07.2020
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
  • Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • 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.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.

Education

High School

Vernon High School
Vernon, FL

Skills

  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Residential construction
  • Front end loader operations
  • Backhoe operation
  • Repair and maintenance
  • Daily vehicle assessments
  • Loading and unloading
  • Loader controls
  • Safety regulation compliance
  • Trench work
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Communicating job status
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Construction and mining tractors
  • Heavy lifting
  • Ground disturbance oversight
  • Roadway grading
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Track clearing
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Asphalt paving
  • Compactor operation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Clean driving record
  • Team leadership
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Site bulldozing
  • Blueprint reading
  • Materials movement
  • Decision-making
  • Construction background
  • Inclement working conditions
  • Lever controls
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Boomtruck operation
  • Following directions
  • Loading dock operations
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Road construction
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Site prep
  • Rock removal
  • Excavation

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Patterson Land Clearing
07.2022 - 09.2024

Owner/Operator

Linnie Russell
07.2020 - 07.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gulf Asphalt
07.1988 - 07.2020

High School

Vernon High School

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