William Gelofsack
Madison,OH
Summary
Skilled Mining Operator with 18 years of experience in underground equipment operation, haul truck driving, and mine safety compliance. Expertise in equipment inspection, conveyor monitoring, and hazardous-environment safety enhances operational efficiency. Guides junior miners, adheres to federal and state regulations, and collaborates with crews and supervisors to resolve issues. Committed to safety and productivity, with a strong focus on clear communication and maintaining high operational standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Operator
Morton Salt
Fairport, OH
12.2007 - 10.2026
- Operated underground mining equipment at Morton Salt salt mine.
- Loaded and hauled salt ore through mine workings.
- Followed Morton Salt mine safety procedures and lockout steps.
- Provided guidance and instruction to junior miners as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding mining operations.
- Performed additional duties related to the day-to-day operations of the mine as assigned.
- Inspected mobile equipment and reported safety issues before shifts.
- Monitored conveyor systems and cleared material blockages.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate underground work tasks.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the mine crew regarding progress updates or concerns.
- Followed all safety protocols while working in hazardous environments.
- Reported any abnormalities or defects observed during the course of operation activities.
- Participated in emergency response drills and team training exercises as required.
- Performed regular inspections of underground facilities such as ventilation systems, conveyors, pumps.
- Worked with supervisors to develop short-term objectives that aligned with long-term goals.
- Operated haulage trucks and other heavy machinery in a safe manner.
- Placed blocks and scotches to prevent shifting and movement.
- Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials onto vehicles using loading machine.
- Maintained and sanitized work areas to achieve safe equipment operation.
- Operated levers to move conveyor booms and shovels to place coal, rock, ore and other mining contents for transportation.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
Concrete Finisher
lake erie companies
Mentor, Ohio
06.1990 - 12.2007
- Prepared Lake Erie Companies concrete forms, edges, and reinforcement for pours
- Screeded fresh concrete to Lake Erie Companies grade and surface standards
- Floated and troweled slabs for smooth finish on Lake Erie Companies projects
- Measured and marked layouts for curbs, sidewalks, and foundations
- Applied curing compounds and sealers to protect Lake Erie Companies' concrete work
- Set joints and control cuts in slabs to direct crack placement and enhance durability. and control cuts to guide crack placement in slabs
- Cleaned tools, forms, and jobsite areas after Lake Erie Companies pours
- Assisted crew members with concrete placement, finishing, and site safety
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Checked alignment of forms before pouring concrete to ensure accuracy in the final product. of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
- Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
Education
GED -
Perry High School
Perry, OH07-1985
Skills
- Underground equipment operation
- Haul truck operation
- Conveyor system monitoring
- Mine safety compliance
- Lockout tagout procedures
- Heavy equipment inspection
- Material hauling
- Team communication
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Training support
- Equipment inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Underground navigation
- Environmental compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Excavation techniques
- Mineral identification
- Gas detection and monitoring
- Ground support installation
- Underground safety protocols
- Tunnel excavation expertise
- Rock bolting proficiency
- Surveying and measurement
- Explosives handling
- Physical strength and stamina
- Ore transportation methods
- Heavy machinery operation
- Hydraulic equipment usage
- Communication and teamwork
- Mineral extraction techniques
- Ventilation system management
- Equipment operation
- Relationship building
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem-solving
- OSHA and MSHA environmental regulations
- Welding
- Physical stamina
- Extraction task delegation
- Reliability
- Binding detection
- Safety protocol adherence
- Underground mining equipment
- Repair skills
- Employee training
- Dynamite Use and Safety
- Team development
- Ventilation System Monitoring
- Multitasking
- Conveyor system operation
Certification
- ATF certified
Timeline
Mining Operator
Morton Salt
12.2007 - 10.2026
Concrete Finisher
lake erie companies
06.1990 - 12.2007
GED -
Perry High School