Michael Harrington
Midland,NC
Summary
Adept at maximizing operational efficiency and safety, my tenure at LB Purser Grading honed my expertise in trucking / machinery operation and strategic route planning. Skilled in rigging, asphalt management, welding and effective team leadership, I consistently ensured timely project completion and zero accidents, demonstrating a strong commitment to results and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver / Machine Operator
LB Purser Grading
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Asphalt Plant Manager
Boggs Materials
03.2016 - 02.2024
- Managed maintenance and repair of asphalt plant equipment and trained team members to operate industry-specific hand and power tools.
- Tracked and managed inventories of incoming and outgoing products and screened and selected vendors.
- Communicated orders of internal and external customers and tracked inventories of incoming and outgoing products.
- Operated controls that admitted materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture.
- Maintained and repaired plant equipment using cutting torch, welder, pneumatic drill and sledgehammer.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored asphalt machine controls and verified correct material mixture and flow from storage hoppers and mixing bins.
- Communicated with internal and external customers on daily orders and needs and managed schedules, hours and daily duties for plant personnel.
Foreman for Rigging Crew
M & L Riggers
06.2008 - 03.2016
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Moved and hauled heavy equipment.
- Welded as machines / equipment.
- Operated excavator, skid steer, forklift, dump trailers, walking floors, flat beds, vans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Marshville, NC06.1997
Skills
- Class A CDL License
- Rigging
- Welding
- Excavator
- Skid Steer
- Forklift
- Dump Truck
- Flat Bed
- Dump Trailers
- Walking Floors
- Vans
Certification
Class A CDL License
Class A CDL
I have a CDL license with a tanker endorsement.
Timeline
Truck Driver / Machine Operator
LB Purser Grading
02.2024 - 07.2024
Asphalt Plant Manager
Boggs Materials
03.2016 - 02.2024
Foreman for Rigging Crew
M & L Riggers
06.2008 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
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