Meredith Vickstrom
Eureka,CA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Quick learner, self motivated, mechanically inclined team player. I’m easy going, professional looking for a promising future & career that has ability to earn good wage as well as endless opportunities to advance within a well established company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Mercer Frasier
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.hn'
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
EndDump/BellyDump Truck
Roger Brown Construction
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes.
- Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules.
- Maintained a high level of safety awareness with thorough pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, providing clear communication for smooth operations.
- Navigated various terrains and weather conditions, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods.
- Secured cargo effectively for damage prevention and transportation safety.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Delivered equipment D8 Loader to worksite from (hwy 169 to Redding) low bed trailer.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated adaptability by transporting various types of materials, including sand, gravel, asphalt, and other construction aggregates.
- Navigated challenging road conditions safely, utilizing advanced driving techniques and adapting to changing weather conditions.
- Streamlined loading processes through clear communication with loader operators, ensuring accurate quantities were loaded onto the truck efficiently.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Highway Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator
Caltrans District 1
09.2011 - 01.2017
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.i
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
- Supported traffic flow management during construction projects by setting up proper signage and traffic control devices.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with motorists who may have been affected by ongoing construction or maintenance activities along the highway system.
- Continuously updated skills through participation in industry-related training programs and seminars.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Participated in training sessions to continuously develop skills related to highway maintenance best practices and equipment operation techniques.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eureka Senior High School
Eureka, CA09.1994
Skills
- CDL License
- General Labor
- Worksite Safety
- Road Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Following Instructions
- Asphalt Spreading
- Forklift Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Storage Yard Maintenance
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Mercer Frasier
02.2017 - 03.2019
EndDump/BellyDump Truck
Roger Brown Construction
01.2016 - 09.2017
Highway Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator
Caltrans District 1
09.2011 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Eureka Senior High School