Nelson Ferreira Jr.
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a solid work ethic. I am a college student studying Civil Engineering and searching for a job that would give me more field training experience on the inspector side of civil engineering jobs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
P&S Paving Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US Army National Guard
04.2020 - Current
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on humvees, lmtvs, and hemmtts.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Lifted and moved items weighing up to 80 pounds multiple times per shift.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly and checking system for inventory.
Customer Service Representative
AutoZone
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
Heavy Equipment Operator/General Laborer
P&S Paving Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Traffic Control Lead
P&S Paving Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Maintained clear visibility and legibility of directional and regulatory signs with regular inspections and repairs.
- Responded to citizen complaints to address community concerns and maintain public trust.
- Oversaw maintenance of traffic system by preparing work orders for repair and modifications to equipment and components.
- Improved nighttime visibility and safety by installing and maintaining street lighting.
- Conducted research on traffic delays and issues, taking notes on timing, vehicle volume and vehicle speed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Daytona State College
12.2025
High School Diploma -
Matanzas High School
Palm Coast, FL05.2020
Skills
- Asphalt Paving
- Routine Cleaning
- Daily Vehicle Assessments
- Safety Program Understanding
- Road Construction
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Commercial Construction
- Safety Procedures
- Company Quality Standards
- Subcontractor Relations
- Effective Communication Skills
- Loading and Unloading
- Following Directions
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Construction
- Weight Balancing
- Product Knowledge
- Operate and Repair Equipment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Traffic Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Safety Regulations
- Traffic Control Devices
- Signal Flagging
- Flow Control
- Project Requirements
- Safety Knowledge
- Local Traffic Laws
- Pedestrian Safety
- Vehicle Parking
- Safe Transportation
- DOT Rules
- Commercial Projects
Accomplishments
2023 Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida AB Bolton Award for the State of Florida Road Builder of the Year Road Crewmember
2023 Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida District 5 Florida Road Builder of the Year Road Crewmember
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
P&S Paving Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
02.2023 - 07.2023
Customer Service Representative
AutoZone
01.2023 - 02.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator/General Laborer
P&S Paving Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2023
Traffic Control Lead
P&S Paving Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US Army National Guard
04.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Daytona State College
High School Diploma -
Matanzas High School
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