Thomas Fisher
Zanesville,OH
Summary
Heavy equipment operator with strong construction safety, pre-use inspection, load positioning, and fueling skills. Experienced loading materials, moving equipment safely, and keeping job sites productive.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ames
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating machinery, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Performed routine inspections on heavy machinery before use.
- Ensured equipment was fueled and ready for immediate use, facilitating efficient project scheduling.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated compactors, scrapers, and rollers to effectively level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Painer
Jeremy Houston contractor
Zanesville, Ohio
08.2021 - 04.2026
- Prepared residential and commercial surfaces for painting and coating work at contractor sites.
- Applied primer, paint, and finish coats using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Masked trim, fixtures, and flooring to protect surfaces during painting projects.
- Repaired minor wall damage, cracks, and holes before surface finishing.
- Inspected surfaces for coverage, texture, and finish quality before job completion.
- Coordinated job site preparation and scheduling with contractor team to ensure efficient workflow.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior to project start.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects to ensure high-quality results and client satisfaction.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Advised clients on color choices and finish options to align with their vision.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence
Columbus, OH03-1982
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Compactor operation
- Pre use inspection
- Equipment fueling
- Load positioning
- Load management
- Load securing
- Construction safety
- Site navigation
- Dust control methods
Certification
- Class B CDL with tanker endorsment
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ames
05.2026 - 09.2026
Painer
Jeremy Houston contractor
08.2021 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Independence