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Michael Burdette

Anderson,SC

Summary

Safety-focused equipment operation professional with experience in the construction industry. Skilled in operating excavators, bulldozers, graders, and other heavy machinery to complete excavation and demolition projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to work with a team of contractors, engineers, and foremen to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. Adept at following safety guidelines and regulations and ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained. Good trainer and good working with a team or individually. Safety oriented, great at decision make to ensure safety and the job flows smoothly

Work History

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/GENERAL LABORER

Thalle Construction Co., Inc.
Aiken, SC
  • Loaded and unloaded materials, such as but not limited to clay, dirt, rock) from trucks and staged for use in construction projects.
  • Assisted in site excavation and grading in preparation for construction projects.
  • Completed minor repairs and modifications to equipment as needed.
  • Heavy equipment operator with experience running haul truck excavator, skid steer, and loader.
  • General labor work using power tools, hand tools, whatever was needed for the job.
  • Mixing concrete and mortar.
  • Working with the crane operator to set concrete structures and move equipment.
  • Followed work instructions and communicated with supervisors to verify proper execution of job tasks.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safe operation of machinery.

RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER

Sticky Fingers
Greenville, SC
  • Adhered to all health codes and sanitation regulations while preparing food items for customers.
  • Promote and assisted with marketing the restaurant and events.
  • Delivering to and setting up events.
  • Serving tables and hosting.
  • Inventory checks.

T6 DRYER OPERATOR

Milliken Pendleton Plant
Pendleton, SC
  • Adjusted controls according to product specifications while monitoring gauges on the dryer equipment.
  • Efficiently troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues when they arose.
  • Running dry, detwister.
  • Working with chemicals to apply to cloth/loading them into the machine.
  • Change over between runs of different material.
  • Safety checks.
  • Running inspection and winder on back end of matching and packaging.
  • Inspection of cloth entering/exiting dryer.
  • Operating forklift and tuggers.

GENERAL LABORER

Stepfathers Personal Business
ANDERSON (ANDERSON COUNTY), SC
  • Framing
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Drywall
  • Trim work
  • Painting
  • Flooring
  • General skills involved with building/remodel.

Tipper Lead/team Lead

Mau at Michelin Us7
Lexington, SC
2025 - 2026
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained team members on best practices for production efficiency.
  • Streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
  • Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high product standards.
  • Log product into system and pull product from racks using FIFO
  • Ensure all areas are fully stocked and running to prevent downtime
  • Communicate with management to improve process and avoid possible problems or downtime, communicate with management and maintenance to ensure lifts are fixed when necessary and avoid breakdowns
  • Work with other shift leads to manage upcoming situations at shift change such as staffing, production situations, lift and bobbin/ product availability and time can be used.

Education

GED - undefined

Anderson Adult Education
Anderson, SC
01.2017

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Loader operation
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Construction background
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Safety compliance
  • Earthmoving operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Off-road vehicle operation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Following directions
  • Machinery inspection
  • Good judgement
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Articulated dump truck skills
  • Equipment operation
  • Materials movement
  • Decision-making
  • Safety procedures
  • Material handling equipment

Timeline

GED - undefined

Anderson Adult Education

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/GENERAL LABORER

Thalle Construction Co., Inc.

RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER

Sticky Fingers

T6 DRYER OPERATOR

Milliken Pendleton Plant

GENERAL LABORER

Stepfathers Personal Business

Tipper Lead/team Lead

Mau at Michelin Us7
2025 - 2026

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