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Matt Brazell

Cayce,SC

Summary

Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Articulated Dump Truck Driver/Roller Operator

Landmark Construction And Development
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and traffic regulations during transport.
  • Improved job site productivity by efficiently delivering construction materials such as sand, gravel, and soil.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.
  • Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.

Yard Operations Manager

Supersod
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and thorough inspection processes.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Coordinated with other departments to facilitate seamless communication and efficient workflow between teams.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Forklift Operator

AVERITT EXPRESS
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Used equipment such as buckets and sitdown forklifts to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Education

Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
03.2014

High School Diploma -

Blythewood High School
Blythewood, SC
06.2012

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Load Inspection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintenance knowledge
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Project Planning

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • Forklift operator license (Midlands Tech)
  • CSP - Certified Safety Professional

Timeline

Articulated Dump Truck Driver/Roller Operator

Landmark Construction And Development
11.2023 - 02.2024

Yard Operations Manager

Supersod
02.2021 - 11.2023

Forklift Operator

AVERITT EXPRESS
11.2019 - 02.2021

Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts

Midlands Technical College

High School Diploma -

Blythewood High School
  • OSHA 10
  • Forklift operator license (Midlands Tech)
  • CSP - Certified Safety Professional
Matt Brazell