James Gleason
Elkhart,IL
Summary
Dedicated heavy equipment operator with a Class A CDL with N endorsement and a strong work ethic. Extensive experience in road repair and plowing snow for Logan County.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Operator
Herrin Fertilizer
12.2024 - Current
- Operate loader to load semi so to transport fertilizer and chemicals to farm fields for application.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance during chemical applications, reducing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Road Commisioner
Hurlbut Township
05.2008 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment such as, backhoe, grader, skid steer, and excavator
- Operated snow plow and tandem dump truck.
- Maintain all Roads in the township by removing snow, seal coat, fill potholes, asphalt, and rock roads.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Logan County Highway Depatrment
06.1999 - 06.2024
- Operated snowplow to clear snow, ice, and other debris on major throughways and side streets during inclement weather.
- Improved roadway conditions through regular maintenance, including filling potholes and sealing cracks.
- Mowed road medians and ditches.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Member of the Teamsters.
Education
General Studies
Mount Pulaski High School
Mount Pulaski, IL05-1982
Skills
- Class A CDL with N endorsement
- DOT compliance
- Grade checking
- Asphalt paving
- Safe equipment operation
- Snow Plow Operations
- Front end loader operations
- Loader operation
- Road construction
- Backhoe operation
- Inclement working conditions
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
Truck Driver/Operator
Herrin Fertilizer
12.2024 - Current
Road Commisioner
Hurlbut Township
05.2008 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Logan County Highway Depatrment
06.1999 - 06.2024
General Studies
Mount Pulaski High School
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