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Matthew Gleason

Nashville,TN

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Republic Services, adept in operating excavators and bulldozers with a focus on safety and efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in the Tennessee Army National Guard, enhancing team performance through rigorous training. Excels in decision-making and earthmoving operations, significantly increasing productivity.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tennessee Army National Guard
07.2016 - Current

Operator for multiple pieces of equipment

Train and lead soldiers

Heavy Equipment Operator

Advanced Disposal
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Managment
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Army
08.2004 - 06.2016
  • Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
  • Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
  • Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
  • Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises and open communication.

Education

Diploma -

Wellsville High School
Wellsville, NY
06.2004

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Loader operation
  • Skid steer proficiency
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Clean driving record
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Earthmoving operations
  • Equipment operation
  • Excavator attachment usage
  • Decision-making
  • Excavation expertise

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Advanced Disposal
06.2019 - 11.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Managment
04.2017 - 05.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tennessee Army National Guard
07.2016 - Current

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Army
08.2004 - 06.2016

Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services

Diploma -

Wellsville High School
Matthew Gleason