Lynn Burchfield
Almond,NC
Summary
Seasoned equipment operator familiar with right-of-way mowing operations and best practices, concrete field testing procedures in roadway construction with the NCDOT and large land clearing projects with various site preparation conpanies. Leads and motivates workers to meet challenging targets. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge developed over 30+ year career. Proficient in conducting inspections, monitoring machinery and promoting efficient production. Clear communicator with decisive and well-organized nature. Organized professional experienced in streamlining processes. Blends superb time management and organizational skills with attention to detail. Motivated team leader with experience safely operating equipment. Possesses exceptional mechanical abilities. OSHA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Blue Ridge Power
Blue Ridge, Georgia
04.2024 - Current
- Work included clearing land for Solar Farms.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Observed company safety protocols for trench safety and perimeter establishment to reduce job site accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- 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.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Concrete Field Technician
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of concrete mix designs and monitored quality control tests.
- Monitored construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Performed periodic inspections of concrete structures, including formwork, rebar, and concrete placement.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection results for management review.
- Inspected concrete curing processes to ensure proper moisture content was maintained.
- Provided technical guidance to field personnel on problems related to concrete construction operations.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding changes or modifications to existing designs or drawings.
- Reviewed contractor's shop drawings for conformance with applicable standards and codes.
- Maintained records of all inspections conducted and reported any discrepancies found during these inspections.
- Ensured that all safety requirements were met while working onsite.
- Participated in meetings with contractors, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding project progress.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as level rods, transit levels, chipping hammers., when necessary during inspections or testing procedures.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and specified appropriate materials to meet design requirements.
- Tested materials, analyzed data and generated reports to provide information to product development teams.
- Oversaw compliance to regulatory materials requirements.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps or other topographical or geologic data.
Supervisor
Carver Contracting
Robbinsville, NC
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached and mentored eight employees through constructive feedback to achieve work goals.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Graham County Land Co
Robbinsville, NC
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate with fellow employees and supervisors and coordinate worksite resources.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Removed tools and machinery from job site and secured location at end of shift.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Recorded amount of fuel used in front end loader on weekly reports to administrative personnel.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
Mower Operator
Burchfield Contracting
Robbinsville, NC
05.1988 - 06.2019
- Received verbal instructions on areas of work needing to be completed.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting other operators to meet deadlines.
- Operated, maintained and performed repairs on mowing equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
Education
GED -
Tri-County Community College
Robbinsville, NCBLET Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NCSkills
- Leadership
- Goal-oriented
- Processes and procedures
- Key accounts and territory management
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Team building
- People skills
- Working collaboratively
- Decision-making
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Basic math
- Planning
- Reliable and trustworthy
Certification
- OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certified
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Blue Ridge Power
04.2024 - Current
Concrete Field Technician
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl
09.2022 - 03.2024
Supervisor
Carver Contracting
06.2019 - 04.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Graham County Land Co
06.2017 - 06.2019
Mower Operator
Burchfield Contracting
05.1988 - 06.2019
GED -
Tri-County Community College
BLET Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Southwestern Community College
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