Saban Simons
Fairfield
Summary
Combat Engineer, Shift Manager, Laborer, Sales Associate, and Heavy Equipment Operator accustomed to working in hazardous conditions and high stress environments while paying close attention to details and focusing on task at hand. Flexible and determined to succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
County of Van Buren Secondary Roads Department
Keosauqua
09.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment during operations.
- Communicated effectively with crew members to coordinate daily tasks and schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Hauled materials around the county to work locations.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Lenz Construction
Gilbert
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Combat Engineer (12B)
Iowa Army National Guard
Ottumwa
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Trained in handling and detonating certain explosives.
- Worked in teams to perform tasks and missions.
- Maintained maintenance and accountability on assigned equipment and vehicles.
- Achieved and maintained excellent physical fitness for physical training tests.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
Sales Associate
McGrath Westdale Used Car Superstore
Cedar Rapids
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to ensure quality customer service.
- Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
Shift Manager
Everybodys Whole Foods
Fairfield
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff to keep expertise fresh and relevant.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction.
- Assisted management team in developing and creating welcoming atmosphere for crew members to voice complaints.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
Laborer
Dexter Apache Holdings Inc.
FAIRFIELD
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
Dishwasher
Gourmet Creations
FAIRFIELD
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or cooking utensils items used often by kitchen staff.
Education
Class A CDL -
1-Day CDL,LLC
Altoona, IA04-2024
Basic Training/AIT - Combat Engineer
Army Basic Training
Fort Lenardwood 03-2020
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Highschool
Fairfield, IA06-2018
Business Administration And Management
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IASome College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
DMACC
Ankeny, IASkills
- Training coordination
- Safety Training
- Teamwork
- Personnel Management
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Maintaining equipment
- Payment collection
- Refunds and exchanges
- Cash register operations
- Customer assistance
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Cash Drawer Management
- Bagging and Packaging
- ID Verification
- Product and Service Sales
- Grounds maintenance
- Customer Service
- Relationship selling
- Client account management
- Outgoing personality
- Negotiation Tactics
- Listening skills
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
County of Van Buren Secondary Roads Department
09.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Lenz Construction
05.2022 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
McGrath Westdale Used Car Superstore
10.2020 - 06.2021
Combat Engineer (12B)
Iowa Army National Guard
07.2019 - 01.2023
Laborer
Dexter Apache Holdings Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2019
Dishwasher
Gourmet Creations
09.2018 - 12.2018
Shift Manager
Everybodys Whole Foods
12.2014 - 11.2019
Class A CDL -
1-Day CDL,LLC
Basic Training/AIT - Combat Engineer
Army Basic Training
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Highschool
Business Administration And Management
Indian Hills Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
DMACC