LONNIE SLOAN
Ferrum,VA
Summary
I am experienced with highway maintenance tasks including road repairs, debris removal, and infrastructure upkeep. Utilizes heavy machinery effectively to maintain safe road conditions. Track record of responding promptly to emergency situations and executing efficient repairs. I have HMMS access when we updated the road pipes, also was asked to update incoming and finished work orders.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Operator II
Virginia Department of Transportation
Check, VA
10.2019 - Current
- Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
- I prepare and operate tandem, and single axle dump trucks, also I am assigned a John Deere motor grader for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and provide traffic control.
- Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain dump trucks, wheel loader, motor grader, backhoe, and excavator to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules and regulations. Use equipment properly and safely. Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment.
- Perform manual labor duties as assigned. : Using hand tools and power tools required for the assigned job at hand.
- Perform preventive maintenance by keeping equipment greased, cleaned, and perform pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
- Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones and detours. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.
Haul Truck Driver
Salem Stone Corp.
Shooting Creek Quarry
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Operated haul trucks to transport materials efficiently across job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials while adhering to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime on projects.
- Maintained accurate logs of materials transported, ensuring accountability and traceability.
- Trained new drivers on equipment operation and safety practices, fostering a culture of safety.
- Maintained high levels of safety awareness, performing regular hazard assessments and reporting any issues promptly to management.
- Showcased strong decision-making skills when faced with unexpected situations or challenges during daily operations onsite.
Log Processor
Erath Veneer Corporation
Rocky Mount, VA
07.2008 - 09.2009
- I took numbered logs and input the numbers into a database so the log number and tracking number along with the length and diameter could be matched during the process before they were sawed. I used a Volvo wheel fork w/ grapple loader to put the logs into the plant when we were short staffed.
Rough End Electrician
Champion Home Builders Inc.
Boones Mill, VA
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Read the electrical blue prints to see where the receptacles and switches went and which ones to use. To see where panel box located, the home runs exited and where the chase were to drop lines from unit to unit. I installed work boxes, panel boxes, fan/light in bath, recessed lighting, drilled holes, ran and pulled wire, made up receptacles, switches and panel box.
Dock Supervisor
Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge
Penhook, VA
04.1998 - 11.2001
- Boat rental Manager, responsibilities were to make sure boats were filled properly with fuel and oil, and that boats were stored and winterized properly. I had to prepare boats and rooms for guests to be used during their stay, oversee the maintenance of the dock, lodge and over all the property.
Builder
North American Housing
Boones Mill, VA
10.1989 - 02.1998
- I performed multiple duties including the installation of sheet rock in the ceilings and walls, installed windows and doors, vinyl siding, built overhangs and dormers for the roofs, built floors, and worked in receiving with inventory, unloaded tractor trailers, box trucks and supplied the plant with materials using tow motor/forklift.
Education
No Degree - Welding
VWCC
Floyd, VA10-2008
Skills
- I can read blue prints, use measuring tapes, levels and transit systems
- I have worked within the building trade for over 30 yrs from starting in high school taking 2 yrs of masonry to still today building for myself and family
- I worked over 10 yrs with 4 different departments with fire and rescue
- Accurate record keeping
- Equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
- Vehicle maintenance
- Daily reporting
- Log updating
- Emergency response preparedness
- Equipment chaining
- Pre-trip inspection
- Safety protocol adherence
- Inspecting vehicles
Timeline
Transportation Operator II
Virginia Department of Transportation
10.2019 - Current
Haul Truck Driver
Salem Stone Corp.
04.2019 - 10.2020
Log Processor
Erath Veneer Corporation
07.2008 - 09.2009
Rough End Electrician
Champion Home Builders Inc.
02.2006 - 07.2008
Dock Supervisor
Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge
04.1998 - 11.2001
Builder
North American Housing
10.1989 - 02.1998
No Degree - Welding
VWCC