Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Rodger Wright

John Day

Summary

Dedicated utility worker with extensive experience at Malheur Lumber Company, excelling in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and monitor performance, ensuring optimal output. Strong record-keeping and time management skills contribute to a collaborative team environment, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Worker

Malheur Lumber Company
John Day
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery, including backhoes and dump trucks, for repair and maintenance tasks.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Maintained or repaired equipment or machinery.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Replaced bearings, chains, sprockets, electric motors, hydraulic motors, hoses.

Loader Operator

Malheur Lumber Company
John Day
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
  • Monitored machine performance during operation and made necessary adjustments as needed to maintain optimal output quality levels.
  • Performed basic maintenance on machines such as lubricating parts or replacing filters.
  • Maintained accurate records of vehicle inspections including fuel consumption logs.
  • Transporting building materials such as sawdust, dirt, rock, concrete, and asphalt.

Forklift Operator

Malheur Lumber Company
John Day
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.

Planer Chain Puller

Malheur Lumber Company
John Day
06.2009 - 01.2014
  • Performed chain pulling operations in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of load weight readings before commencing pulling operations.
  • Installed new chains on the pulleys of conveyor belts.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery.
  • Cleaned and maintained work area to promote a safe working environment.
  • Lubricated chains to reduce friction during movement.
  • Ensured that all safety guards were in place before starting work on the chain puller machine.
  • Replaced broken or worn-out parts on the chain puller machine.

Education

Sage Truck Driving School
Caldwell, ID
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Liberty Union High School
Brentwood, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
  • Certified forklift operator.

Timeline

Utility Worker

Malheur Lumber Company
01.2020 - 01.2025

Loader Operator

Malheur Lumber Company
01.2017 - 01.2020

Forklift Operator

Malheur Lumber Company
01.2014 - 01.2017

Planer Chain Puller

Malheur Lumber Company
06.2009 - 01.2014

Sage Truck Driving School

High School Diploma -

Liberty Union High School