Richard K. Kennedy
Sandersville,GA
Summary
To find employment that will allow career advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fall Line Material
Sandersville, GA
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy equipment to perform excavation tasks
- Utilized front end loader to transport and load materials
- Employed hydrologic hammer for breaking rock efficiently
- Operated hydrologic hammer for rock breaking tasks.
- Operated rock breaking machinery to fracture large stones
- Used screening equipment to separate rock by size
- Loaded rocks onto transport vehicles using equipment
Operator
Linton Land and Timber
Warthen, GA
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Operated skidder to efficiently transport logs from forest to processing area, ensuring timely delivery for processing.
- Used cutting tools to fell trees for timber production, contributing to overall harvest goals.
- Utilized chainsaw for precise cutting of timber and vegetation.
- Drove truck to transport materials to job sites, prioritizing safety and compliance with regulations.
Truck Driver
B-H Transfer
Sandersville, GA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated an 18-wheel container truck to transport cargo over long distances.
- Transported goods across various routes using heavy-duty trucks.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo deliveries to ensure regulatory compliance.
Truck Driver
Delta 21 Logistics
Milledgeville, GA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Operated an 18-wheel log truck to transport timber across designated routes.
- Operated trucks safely across various routes, ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed freight loading and unloading, adhering to weight regulations for safe transport.
Welder Mechanic
WCMS
Sandersville, GA
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed industrial maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal equipment functionality
- Executed welding and fabrication processes, contributing to production of high-quality industrial components
- Operated trucks and equipment for efficient transportation of materials and goods
Truck Driver
CJB Trucking
Milledgeville, GA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Operated long-haul trucks across various routes, achieving timely deliveries and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Operated 18-wheel log truck to safely transport timber, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, enhancing safety and optimizing vehicle performance.
- Followed all traffic laws and regulations during transportation of goods.
Truck Driver
Diversified Transportation Services
Tennille, GA
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Operated an 18-wheel dump truck to transport materials to construction sites.
- Operated heavy trucks for timely regional and long-haul deliveries across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading, securing freight to minimize damage during transit.
Ranger I
Georgia Forestry Commission
Sandersville, GA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented strategies to prevent and control forest fires in designated areas.
- Operated dozer and plow to install firebreaks, enhancing wildfire prevention efforts
- Assisted in managing controlled burns to prevent wildfires
- Constructed burn plans for prescribed burns, facilitating effective land management
- Facilitated agreements for plowing and burning projects
- Enter billing contracts in the computer for burning and plowing agreements
- Operate 18 wheeler for hauling equipment, sandbags and tree seedlings.
- General maintenance of equipment (tractors, trailers, trucks, plows, harrows, tree planters)
Boiler Maker Union: Journeyman Mechanic
CB&I Construction (Plant Vogtle)
Waynesboro, GA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Completed construction on Turbine Island Three, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Installed water boxes and gasket sills to ensure proper water flow and system integrity
- Operated torque machines to ensure precise equipment assembly.
- Constructed infrastructure on Turbine island three to support operational efficiency
Operator/Maintenance
Aggregates USA, Inc.
Sparta, GA
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Primary Plant – Operate; rock production; maintain plant; welding and cutting
- Secondary Plant – Operate; quality production; maintenance; welding and cutting
- Finishing Plant – Operate; maintain plant; welding and cutting
- Frontend Loader – Operate; load haul trucks and customer trucks; maintain pit development
- Off Road Haul Truck – Operate; hauled material from the pit to the plant
- Operated primary plant for rock production, maintained equipment, performed welding and cutting
- Track hoe – Operate; dig out sump holes; pit drainage; break rock
- Operated locomotive to switch tracks and cars, cleaned and loaded cars for efficient rail transport
- Operated fork lift to transport materials across site
- Operated man lift to access elevated work areas safely
- Operated scissor lift for elevated work projects
- Inspected plant, mine, and mobile equipment for safety and environmental hazards
Education
Welding & Joining Tech -
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA 09.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma - Vocational
Washington County High School
Sandersville, GA 09.1996 - 01.2000
Certification
- MSHA Certified
- OSHA Certified
- First Aid CPR AED
- Class A CDL
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
- Gas Metal Arc Welder
- Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fall Line Material
08.2023 - 10.2025
Operator
Linton Land and Timber
02.2020 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
B-H Transfer
10.2019 - 02.2020
Truck Driver
Delta 21 Logistics
02.2019 - 09.2019
Welder Mechanic
WCMS
11.2018 - 02.2019
Truck Driver
CJB Trucking
04.2017 - 10.2018
Truck Driver
Diversified Transportation Services
06.2016 - 04.2017
Ranger I
Georgia Forestry Commission
10.2015 - 06.2016
Welding & Joining Tech -
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
09.2015 - 05.2016
Boiler Maker Union: Journeyman Mechanic
CB&I Construction (Plant Vogtle)
08.2014 - 06.2015
Operator/Maintenance
Aggregates USA, Inc.
08.2004 - 06.2014
High School Diploma - Vocational
Washington County High School
09.1996 - 01.2000