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Zach Findlow

Prairie City,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated professional with a Class A commercial driver's license and a clean MVR, experienced at Absolute Group. Proven track record in safe heavy equipment use and farm equipment maintenance, consistently ensuring compliance with DOT regulations while optimizing routes and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about delivering exceptional results in challenging environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Will Cannnon
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepared soil for planting by tilling, disking, or plowing fields.
  • Mowed, cleaned and handled repairs on pastures and grounds.
  • Harvested crops using appropriate techniques and machinery.
  • Operated various farm machinery, such as tractors and harvesters.
  • Spread manure on fields as fertilizer using specialized equipment.
  • Assisted with planting, fertilizing, and irrigating crops.
  • Repaired and maintained farm equipment and buildings.
  • Loaded harvested products onto trucks or storage facilities for transportation or storage purposes.
  • Operated tractors, harvesters and tillage equipment.

Truck Driver

Absolute Group
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Notified dispatch team promptly with any route changes, time delays, or non-delivered orders.
  • Coupled and uncoupled trailer connections with consistency and skill.
  • Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting.
  • Maintained detailed logs, customer records, and DOT-required documentation.
  • Complied fully with regulations governing load size and weight, safe routes, and required break periods.
  • Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues.
  • Kept truck clean and in good operating condition with daily upkeep.

Equipment Operator 2

Marion County Road Department
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling and site operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to maximize safety and performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Assisted in maintaining compliance with industry regulations and safety standards during operations.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

Elder Corporation
05.2017 - 03.2021
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete construction projects efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate equipment usage and optimize workflow on job sites.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

PCM
Monroe
05-2012

Skills

  • Safe heavy equipment use
  • Farm equipment maintenance
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Clean MVR
  • DOT compliance
  • Load security
  • Basic maintenance
  • Dependable and reliable
  • General labor
  • Road construction
  • Grading experience

Timeline

Farm Hand

Will Cannnon
03.2023 - Current

Truck Driver

Absolute Group
05.2022 - 03.2023

Equipment Operator 2

Marion County Road Department
03.2021 - 03.2022

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

Elder Corporation
05.2017 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

PCM