William Zekus
Olympia,WA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
01.2022 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, front loaders and top pick trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Target
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Flagger
Labor Works
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Ensured proper usage of signaling devices, including stop/slow paddles, flags, and radios for effective communication among team members.
- Assisted in setting up traffic control plans according to project specifications and local regulations, maintaining orderly work zones.
- Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Maintained a strong knowledge of state-specific traffic laws and regulations related to flagging operations, ensuring compliance within the workplace.
Painter and Ironworker
Oregon Ironworks
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
Welder
Multiple Employers
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Welded mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using 6010, 6011, 7018, and flux core/dual-shield wire.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, SMAW, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Fabrication
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR05.2012
GED -
Gar Memorial High School
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.1998
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
01.2022 - Current
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Target
10.2021 - 02.2022
Flagger
Labor Works
01.2019 - 03.2019
Painter and Ironworker
Oregon Ironworks
01.2009 - 01.2013
Welder
Multiple Employers
01.2003 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Fabrication
Southwestern Oregon Community College
GED -
Gar Memorial High School
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