Timothy Laxton
Lexington,NC
Summary
Strategically minded Recon Specialist known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in surveillance techniques, navigation under challenging conditions, and intelligence data analysis. Excel in critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork to achieve objectives.
Skilled Equipment Operator with experience in operating and maintaining heavy machinery in various construction settings. Strong understanding of safety regulations, site preparation, loading and unloading processes. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively and make necessary repairs, contributing to increased productivity and operational efficiency. Known for proactive approach towards preventive maintenance that leads to minimal downtime.
Reliable professional with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Southeast Materials
Blountville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution and minimizing downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in increased output efficiency.
- Ran horizontal grinder
- Rotobec experience
- Job bidding experience
- Led shift operations, coordinating tasks among team members to meet daily production goals effectively.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Recon Specialist
West Virginia Army National Guard
Washington, DC
06.2020 - Current
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Participated in the design of evaluation tools used during the interview process.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Assisted with employee relations initiatives such as exit interviews or surveys.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Operated surveillance, electronic warfare and other weapon systems.
- Organized pre-employment assessments such as drug tests or physical exams.
Equipment Operator
L.b purser grading
Midland North Carolina , NC
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
Equipment Mechanic
Laxton construction
Princeton, Westvirginia
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Installed new or repaired parts, such as gears, shafts, bearings, valves, pumps, cylinders and other components.
- Maintained records of repairs made to all machines in the facility.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Coordinated with vendors and manufacturers for warranty repairs and technical support.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Provided training sessions for staff members regarding the use and care of specific pieces of equipment.
- Produced estimates of expected repair costs and labor hours.
- Updated maintenance records and logs to track equipment health and repair history.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Identified problems with equipment through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Managed tool inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for all repairs.
- Utilized diagnostic software to identify issues and adjust settings for optimal machinery performance.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- Assisted in the installation of new machines or equipment.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies, ordering new items as necessary to complete repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections to detect potential issues with machinery.
- Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Tested mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Skills
- Combat tracking
- Close quarters combat
- Reconnaissance planning
- Land navigation
- High-risk driving
- Advanced first aid
- Intelligence gathering
- Sniper operations
- Hand and power tools
- Vehicle inspections
- Skid steer operation
- Troubleshooting
- Component repairs
- Vehicle manual interpretation
- Transmission rebuilding
- Part identification
- Repairs
- OSHA
- Workplace safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Turbocharger repair
- Transmission repair
- Safety procedures
- Drive train systems
- Mechanical systems
- Power steering repair
- Auto and engine repair
- Emission control systems
- Hydraulic repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Fluid exchanges
- Preventative maintenance
Additional Information
Equipment I’ve ran
Track cutter
Rubber tire cutter
Mulcher
Horizontal and tub grinders
Chippers
Wheel loaders
Track loaders
Dozers with rake/kg
Perimeter clearing
Lose proximity to hazards
OSHA card
Excavators with rotobec/ and bucket thumb
Welding experience
Fabrication experience
Electrical experience
Knowledge of reading blueprints and job plans.
Timeline
Operator
Southeast Materials
07.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
L.b purser grading
12.2023 - 07.2024
Recon Specialist
West Virginia Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
Equipment Mechanic
Laxton construction
01.2019 - 11.2023