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Richard Zink

Whiting,IN

Summary

30 plus years experience operating heavy equipment safely. Follow directions and show up for work everyday.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

I-80 Auto Parts
Gary, IN
08.2021 - 10.2023

Operated a Volvo L-120 to load and unload vehicles off and on trucks and yard inventory.

  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.

Operator/Laborer Foreman

Tierra Environmental and Industrial Services
East Chicago, IN
01.2019 - 08.2021

Operating a Vac truck cleaning out grease traps and sewer systems and labor that goes along with it.

  • Operated various pieces of manufacturing equipment including lathes, milling machines, drill presses.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
  • Managed timekeeping and payroll functions for employees.
  • Ordered materials and tools required for each job site.
  • Submitted weekly reports detailing job progress and cost estimates.
  • Assessed workers' performance regularly and provided feedback.
  • Scheduled jobs according to customer requirements or deadlines.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.

LUNA

Local 225 out of Chicago
Chicago , IL
02.2000 - 12.2017

Demolition and environmental

Operator of All Heavy Equipment

Ancon Corp
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 02.2000

Operator of various types of equipment including railroad swich engine

Education

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Chicago, IL
06-1982

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Decision-Making
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Hydraulic Lifts

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

I-80 Auto Parts
08.2021 - 10.2023

Operator/Laborer Foreman

Tierra Environmental and Industrial Services
01.2019 - 08.2021

LUNA

Local 225 out of Chicago
02.2000 - 12.2017

Operator of All Heavy Equipment

Ancon Corp
01.1998 - 02.2000

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Richard Zink