Randy Radford
Thomaston,GA
Summary
Skilled Field Mechanic with broad experience in heavy equipment maintenance, repair and diagnostics. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adept at interpreting technical manuals and using diagnostic software. Notable for enhancing efficiency of operations through diligent maintenance work and adherence to safety guidelines. Demonstrated ability in fostering productive relationships with vendors and team members.
Resourceful Field Mechanic known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. Specialize in hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and electrical troubleshooting. Excel at problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to new technologies and procedures.
Trained in mobile heavy equipment repair and maintenance. Understands machinery operations, troubleshooting and diagnostics. Professionally handles issues and restores optimum performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Mechanic
United Grading
Ellenwood, Georgia
05.2025 - Current
- Performed on-site diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment in remote job locations.
- Identified mechanical failures quickly and accurately using advanced troubleshooting methods.
- Repaired engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, undercarriages, and driveline components.
- Completed field service calls independently, often in challenging conditions with limited resources.
- Ensured machines returned to full operation with minimal downtime for crews.
- Maintained detailed service records and communicated repair needs to supervisors and operators.
Director of Operations
HydroEVac
McDonough, Georgia
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw all day-to-day operations for the HydroEVac division, ensuring efficiency, safety, and profitability.
- Managed hiring, training, supervision, discipline, and termination of staff across multiple crews.
- Conducted safety meetings, inspections, compliance checks, and documentation for all field teams.
- Coordinated equipment repairs and worked directly in the mechanics department when needed.
- Handled bidding, pricing, estimating, and customer communication for new and ongoing projects.
- Managed scheduling, job assignments, purchase orders, materials, and fleet readiness.
- Represented the company in customer meetings while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Built and oversaw a high-performance team while running the entire department independently.
Field Mechanic
Mark Turner Grading
McDonough, GA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed field diagnostics and mechanical troubleshooting on a wide range of heavy equipment.
- Repaired engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and major components both in the field and shop.
- Responded to emergency breakdowns, reducing equipment downtime and keeping crews productive.
- Maintained service logs and ensured all repairs met safety and operational standards.
- Communicated repair findings to operators and supervisors to prevent future failures.
Operator
Southern Ready Mix
Jackson, GA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated dry bulk tanker trucks, loading and hauling dry cement to various job sites.
- Managed terminal check-in/out procedures and followed strict safety and environmental guidelines.
- Pumped dry cement into storage systems and verified delivery accuracy.
- Performed mechanical repairs on trucks as needed, including engine rebuilds, transmission work, and rear-end replacements.
- Conducted daily inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure fleet reliability.
- Assisted the shop with larger repairs during downtime, demonstrating strong mechanical expertise.
Hydrovac Supervisor
Plateau Excavation
Austell, Georgia
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Performed pre-and post trip vehicle and equipment. Inspections to check for maintenance and repair needs.
- Complied with company, policies, objectives, and communication goals
- Coordinated employee schedules according to chef changes and availability
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively
- Respond responded to customer questions regarding products, prices, and availability
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with the human resources team to solve issues
- Coach staff members to develop long-term career goals
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to re-align workflows with changing business demands
- Maintain positive working relationships with fellow stuff and management
- Displayed strong, telephone etiquette, effectively handling, difficult calls
- I identified needs of customers promptly and delegated task to optimize overall production
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards
- Overall quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions
- Set pacific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate and results
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance
- Track project schedules and encourage teams to complete task on time while staying on budget
- Utilize document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning
- Hired, trained and supervise crew members and project application customer relations and customer service
- Shows appropriate locations set up systems and kept an eye on operations safety
- Established relationships with construction managers and contractors to align priority, goals, and objectives
- Worked long hours, including evenings and weekends to respond to emergencies and correct dangerous situations
Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp.
Gainesville, GA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Doug trenches, uncovered, utilities, and clean sewer lines
- Completed vehicle and equipment, free and postop trip inspections
- Cleaned and oiled the machines as well as adding coolant to the reservoirs
- Doug trenches and uncovered pipes for a new water main installations
- Implemented site safety programs in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations
- Reviewed project drawings to ensure that insulation activities were carried out in accordance with specifications
- Lead
- Took accurate measurements and sorted out any defective parts
- Use a high-pressure water and vacuum system to remove dirt and debris from specific areas
- Observed production operations, identified safety hazards, and addressed issues to ensure the safety of all employees
- Manage the project team and coordinated the activities of contractors
- Use high pressure, water and vacuum systems to qualify and remove dirt from target area areas
- Ordered daily activities, weekly schedules and team performances were all documented
- Was able to complete task for little supervision
- Was able to communicate well
- Insured customer satisfaction by delivering the highest quality products, and ensuring that all equipment was properly installed and functioning
- Negotiate a contract with vendors in order to achieve the best possible results while staying within budget constraints
- Worked long hours, including evenings and weekends to respond to emergencies and correct dangerous situations
- Kept track of inspection results and submitted reports with data and deviations highlighted
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards
- Kept my work areas and equipment, clean at all times
- Did pre-trip and post trip vehicle and equipment inspection inspections to make sure there were no maintenance or repair issues
- Double check that the machine set up were correct
- Let a team of five skilled workers to ensure quality, compliance and safety
- Established relationships with construction managers and contractors to align priorities, goals, and objectives
- Worked in a variety of environments, including confined spaces and at heights
- Instructed teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site as well as the procedures and techniques that were applicable
Equipment Operator
G3 Logging
Forsyth, Georgia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted daily inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs
- Graded logs, according to knot size and straightness or industry or company standards
- Controlled hydraulic tractors, equipped with tree clamps, and booms to lift swing and bunch sheared trees
- Operated equipment to complete logging jobs on time and under budget
- Inspected equipment before and after used to increase longevity and maximize safety
- Detailed records of daily progress and incidents
- Inspected equipment for facilities to determine conditions or maintenance needs
- Monitor coworker equipment use in processes to minimize accidents
- Filled out the job or shift report forms for supervisors
- Received training in a variety of equipment and useful attachment so that I could handle them. Any team needed.
- Maintain proficiency in various types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
- Communicate with ground team members and fellow operators to avoid safety hazards and keep materials moving
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in clearing and preparing logging sites for operational efficiency.
Tanker Truck Driver
Hat D Transport co
Tallapoosa, Georgia
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Double check the contents of inventory loads against the shipping documents
- Kept in touch with the supervisor via phone and Radio to get delivery instructions
- Preventative maintenance checks and basic vehicle repair repairs were completed by me
- Maintain a cleaning knee appearance in order to maintain a professional company image throughout each shift
- Completed daily logs on time to keep internal records, up-to-date, and DOT requirements
- Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times mileage, covered, and amount of fuel consumed
- Inspected vehicle vehicles regular to identify issues quickly reporting problems to company mechanics
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate a route and schedule changes
- Maintain safe, driving habits to protect property and the general public on all roadways
- Maintain vehicle logs records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork
- Inspected vehicle vehicles and personally handle handled routine to upkeep
- Processed shipment, documents, neatly, and effectively for each load
- Updated logs of timely and accurate information to me internal requirements and DOT record keeping demands
- Fulfilled back orders and spotted trailers in the loading yard
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures maintaining excellent safe driving records
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after troops and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on time shipment in full resolving issues
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a checklist
- Performed pre-and post trip safety maintenance checks to mitigate hazards
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Inspected and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates and communicate effective routes and convey delays
Logging coordinator
Gibbs Logging
Turin, GA
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained a safe and secure job site for the entire workforce to prevent injuries and errors
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work
- Inspected machinery to ensure that each piece of equipment was in working order following each shift
- Use correct terminology and explained to all job tasks to workers as part of a comprehensive daily management process environment strategy
- Solved any issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service
- Performed minor repairs on field equipment and reported major breakdowns to the owner
- Please stay high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
- Instructed each team member on proper tree bucking techniques, as well as how to operate all heavy machinery
- Maintain a safe and secure job site to avoid injuries, actions and mistakes during logging projects
- Monitored logging operations to determine unsafe, working conditions, issues, and ways to improve processes
- Determined logging operation methods, cruise sizes, and equipment requirements following all male specifications
- Arranged for transportation, equipment and living quarters for seasonal workers
- Adjusted logging operations to eliminate unsafe, working conditions
- Supervise logging and silvicultural operations to comply with safety, company and government regulations
- Tract production and personnel time records for management
- Constructed transportation, schedules and production requirements to move logs from storage areas
- Communicated with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting and forced management plans to set up work sites
- Adhere to budget requirements in order to maximize the effectiveness of valuable funds
- Managed to set up dismantling and removing forestry equipment at work sites
Education
Master of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art
Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 05.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
- OSHA certification
- Confined space
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Hydraulic system repair
- Electrical circuit analysis
- Customer service
- Parts ordering
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Cooling system maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Electrical work
- Engine performance tuning
- Electrical system diagnosis
- Vehicle inspection procedures
- Fuel system maintenance
- Parts replacement
- Exhaust system repair
- Reporting and documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Fluid exchange services
- Repair recordkeeping
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Pneumatic system repair
- Diagnostic software proficiency
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Powertrain repair
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Battery system testing
- Welding
- Issue assessments
- Clutch system service
- Roadside assistance support
- Air conditioning service
- Transportation equipment inspection
- Parts cleaning
- Tire changing
- Steering system service
- Gearbox repair
- Alignment and suspension adjustment
- Proper parts storage
- Wiring systems
- Transmission overhaul
- Equipment dismantling
- Repair work
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- Recordkeeping
- Parts fabrication
- Preventive maintenance techniques
- Suspension system repair
- Drive train maintenance
- Brake system service
- Issue diagnosis
Certification
- Class A CDL (unrestricted)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Mechanic
United Grading
05.2025 - Current
Director of Operations
HydroEVac
10.2024 - 05.2025
Field Mechanic
Mark Turner Grading
02.2024 - 10.2024
Operator
Southern Ready Mix
02.2023 - 02.2024
Hydrovac Supervisor
Plateau Excavation
06.2021 - 02.2023
Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp.
06.2019 - 06.2021
Equipment Operator
G3 Logging
01.2018 - 01.2019
Tanker Truck Driver
Hat D Transport co
05.2016 - 01.2018
Logging coordinator
Gibbs Logging
01.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art
Art Institute of Atlanta
05.2010 - 08.2014