Thomas Little
Sherrills Ford,NC
Summary
Talented Equipment Operator with experience in excavation, installations and equipment maintenance. Highly skilled at completing repairs and operating machinery in safely to complete projects according to schedule. Proactive with focus on staying organized and cleaning worksite debris daily. Reliable equipment operator with several years of experience operating front end loaders, bulldozers and excavators. Efficiently loads and moves dirt, rocks, concrete, equipment and materials while taking action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions. Continuously monitors condition of equipment to remain operationally ready at all times and minimize downtime. Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
jetz grading
Catawba, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- bury pipe and cable
- install valves
- Recorded measurements from graded materials using precision measuring tools.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers for the grading process to begin.
- Identified and reported any mechanical or operational issues with machinery.
Turf Installer
south east turf
Catawba, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted final walk-throughs with customers upon completion of each project.
- Installed and maintained turf to customer specifications, ensuring proper drainage and aesthetic appeal.
- Ensured that all materials were properly stored in a safe manner on job sites.
- Operated various types of machinery such as skid steers, tractors, dump trucks or backhoes when applicable.
- Utilized landscaping equipment such as edgers, power tillers and mowers to prepare soil for installation.
- Secured edges with nails, staples or pins to prevent shifting or lifting of turf.
- Measured areas accurately using tape measures, levels or other measuring tools.
- Provided guidance to crew members regarding best practices for installing turf.
- Assisted in the preparation of work site by removing existing grass, debris, rocks and other obstructions.
- Loaded trucks with materials required for each job site visit.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment used in turf installations such as checking oil levels and changing blades.
Landscape Laborer
BHI Energy
Terrell, NC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained landscaped areas by weeding, pruning, trimming and edging.
- Transported tools, materials and equipment to job sites using company vehicles.
- Operated tractors, mowers and other heavy equipment used in landscape maintenance.
- Loaded debris into trucks for disposal at designated landfill sites.
- Cut down dead trees safely using appropriate tools like chainsaws.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides following safety procedures.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks assigned.
- Built fences using a variety of materials such as wood, metal or vinyl panels.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
Laborer
kemp inc.
Sherrills Ford, NC
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Drilled holes into pipes to accommodate fittings and valves using power drills and reamers.
- Repaired broken pipes and fittings at the drill sites.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
Assembly Line Worker
Freightliner Trucks A Division Of Daimler Trucks USA
Mount Holly, NC
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed routine maintenance on overhead cranes such as greasing, oiling, checking brakes and inspecting wires.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment while operating an overhead crane.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations regarding operating an overhead crane.
- Adjusted speed controls as necessary while operating an overhead crane.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
Laborer
kemp inc.
Sherrills Ford, NC
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
Education
Bandys High School
Catawba, NC06-2019
Skills
- Construction management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment testing
- Materials Movement
- Grading experience
- General Labor
- Worksite safety
- Pipe welding
- Torch cutting
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Power tool safety
- TIG Welding
- Grinders
- Parts Assembly
Timeline
Equipment Operator
jetz grading
03.2024 - Current
Turf Installer
south east turf
08.2023 - 03.2024
Landscape Laborer
BHI Energy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Laborer
kemp inc.
11.2021 - 06.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Freightliner Trucks A Division Of Daimler Trucks USA
09.2021 - 11.2021
Laborer
kemp inc.
07.2019 - 09.2021
Bandys High School
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