Robert Walters
Maintenace mechanic/operator /welder
Woodland,CA
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator / mechanic foreman and welder fabricator.
,known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in operating and maintaining various types of heavy Equipment and machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and performing routine maintenance checks. Excel at teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within safety guidelines. Adept at keeping the shop environment safe and organized. Effective at welding, fabrication and equipment maintenance. Strengths include budget administration and schedule management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman,equipment Operator And Maintenance
Greenzone Recycling
Woodland, CA
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Parts procurement and inventory.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, both in the field and at the shop. Oversaw daily operations in the shop and designated jobs to employees. Also, welded and fabricated parts for shop use.
- Completed DOT inspections on vehicles and replaced or repaired as needed.
- Created reports detailing daily operations, including number of jobs completed, hours worked.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used in the shop.
- Worked closely with management team to develop long-term strategies for shop operations.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
Backhoe Operator
IWL state of california
San Diego, CA
12.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while operating a backhoe in tight spaces with precision accuracy.
- Conducted regular inspections of all components of the backhoe including tires, hoses, brakes and engine parts.
- Operated backhoe to excavate trenches, foundations, and other structures.
- Performed minor maintenance on the backhoe such as lubrication, cleaning, replacing filters.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mountain pacific construction
Klamath Falls, OR
02.1991 - 07.1996
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains, gas lines and chemical lines.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
NRA construction
Vallejo , CA
05.1988 - 11.1990
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects. Performed excavation for underground utilities, such as sewer lines, water mains, gas lines, and other chemical lines, at DuPont, Exxon, Chevron, and Dow Chemical plants and refineries.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alternative Construction
Vallejo, CA
09.1985 - 08.1988
- Carried out excavations for underground service lines in major chemical and gas refineries like Dupont, Chevron Unocal, Exxon, and Dow Chemical. Operated backhoes, excavators, loaders, and cranes, ROS, and 40-ton badgers.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Education
GED -
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR06-1995
Skills
- Operator
- Mechanic
- Welder
- Fabricator
- Safety awareness
- Team Training
- Operational Efficiency
- Equipment usage
- Tool management
- Fabrications expertise
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Task Delegation
- Safety Management
- Equipment monitoring
Certification
- TPC TRAINING SYSTEMS Industrial safety and health SERIES 100 # 109 January 2014
- Forklift operator Training - september2014/2018/2021/
- Certificate of proficiency state of california Lead man, lead mechanic, maintenence mechanic . April2014 1685 hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Foreman,equipment Operator And Maintenance
Greenzone Recycling
04.2019 - 05.2024
Backhoe Operator
IWL state of california
12.2015 - 04.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mountain pacific construction
02.1991 - 07.1996
Heavy Equipment Operator
NRA construction
05.1988 - 11.1990
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alternative Construction
09.1985 - 08.1988
GED -
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementPaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programs4-day work weekHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany CultureLanguages
English
Native language
Software
BASIC WINDOWS
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