Shannon Sawyer
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented heavy equipment operator with proven skills in safety compliance and effective communication. Experienced in executing complex construction projects while maintaining exceptional safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
RiverBend Tree & Machine
Paris, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete site preparation tasks.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for efficient tree cutting and removal.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in assessing tree health and determining removal necessity.
- Operated excavators to perform digging, grading, and trenching tasks on construction sites.
General Laborer
Shamrock Dirt & Forestry
Paris, TN
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated various hand tools and machinery to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Supported team members in loading and unloading materials for production processes.
- Followed safety protocols diligently to minimize risks and enhance workplace safety standards.
- Operated heavy equipment including skid steers, excavators, dozers, and attachments for land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, and total site prep
- Conducted rough and finish grading to establish proper drainage and prepare building pads and access roads
General Laborer
Bin There LLC
Welsh, LA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with team members to execute tree removal projects effectively.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Cleared debris and limbs to maintain safe work environment post-operation.
- Safeguarded property and public safety by promptly removing hazardous trees and branches.
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for tree trimming and maintenance tasks.
- Assessed tree health and identified hazards during routine inspections.
Laborer
Mingle's Siding and Gutters
Gleason, TN
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to sites
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects
- Measured, cut, and prepared materials
- Built scaffolding around buildings to provide access for workers at heights
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks
Laborer
R&R Pools & Spas
Milan, TN
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in pool installation and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites
- Mixed cement and sand to create concrete following specific measurements
- Prepared and poured foundations for pool walls
- Used shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools
- Installed reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the walls
- Cleaned up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Job site safety
- Chainsaw operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Traffic control
- Wood chipping
- Storm damage cleanup
- Rigging techniques
- Stump grinding
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Earthmoving operations
Timeline
Owner
RiverBend Tree & Machine
08.2025 - Current
General Laborer
Shamrock Dirt & Forestry
10.2024 - 08.2025
General Laborer
Bin There LLC
02.2024 - 10.2024
Laborer
Mingle's Siding and Gutters
05.2023 - 12.2023
Laborer
R&R Pools & Spas
05.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School