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Thomas Sams

Dawsonville,GA

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials
06.2023 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
  • Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
  • Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
  • Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.

Assistant Manager

Wash Factory
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Tire Changer

Lanier Tire
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
  • Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
  • Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
  • Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
  • Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
  • Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
  • Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
  • Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
  • Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
  • Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
  • Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
  • Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
  • Utilized specialized tools and equipment to safely remove and install tires.
  • Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega, GA
05.2020

Skills

  • Loader Controls
  • Daily Vehicle Assessments
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Site Observation
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Materials Usage Reporting
  • Crew Safety Meetings
  • Following Directions
  • Materials Transport

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Wash Factory
03.2023 - 05.2023

Tire Changer

Lanier Tire
10.2022 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Lumpkin County High School
Thomas Sams