Zachary Lindsay
Yuma,TN
Summary
Professional equipment operator with solid background in operating heavy machinery. Skilled in safely maneuvering and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting operational goals. Reliable, with focus on efficiency and safety in dynamic work environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Laboror
Ricky Barker / Electric, Plumbing and Gas
- Operated tools for electrical, plumbing, and gas installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, enhancing overall service efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members on project tasks, improving workflow and task completion rates.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety during operations.
- Conducted routine inspections of plumbing systems, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Supported senior technicians in complex installations, gaining hands-on experience in various trades.
Crew Leader
Kizer Fire Protection
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintaining vehicle maintenance.
- Supervised crew activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated daily work schedules, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Trained new team members on equipment use and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire protection systems to identify maintenance needs and compliance issues.
- Improved workflow processes by implementing best practices in fire protection services delivery.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for system malfunctions, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime.
- Mentored junior crew members, providing guidance and support to enhance skill development and teamwork.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
Equipment Operator
Jones Contractors
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Welder's helper.
- Locate line.
- Install/Maintain Line and Aerial Marker.
- Install an appropriate temporary marker.
- Monitor and inspect pipeline excavation and foreign line crossing sites.
- Inspecting perimeter fencing and signs.
- Backfilling a trench following maintenance.
- Install pipe repair sleeves that are tight-fitting.
- remove replace pipe component welded or mechanical
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction projects, ensuring safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials for optimal workflow.
- Followed safety protocols rigorously to minimize risks and maintain compliance on job sites.
- Perform cold cutting
- Remove or repair arc burns.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by delivering materials and assisting in various construction tasks as needed.
- Demonstrated versatility in adapting quickly between different types of skilled labor tasks depending on project requirements.
- Equipment Operator.
- Bolt up.
- Torque to spec.
- Fire watch.
- Confined space.
- Streamlined inspection processes, optimizing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for product approval.
- Repair shorted casings.
Operator/Maintenance
Rogers Group
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Operate Equipment
- Maintenance Equipment
- Plant Maintenance
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operation of farm facilities.
- Increased staff competency through targeted training sessions on facility equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns from site owners or operators regarding wind turbine performance or maintenance-related issues.
Lead Fiber Optic Technician
Highland Cabling
2022 - 2024
- Oversaw fiber optic installation projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices in fiber optic splicing and termination.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing reliability of network performance during installations.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and resolving issues in fiber optic networks.
- Supported emergency response efforts as part of a dedicated on-call rotation for urgent repairs or system outages affecting clients'' networks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient installation of fiber optic equipment for residential and commercial clients.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, construction, or outside plant teams to ensure smooth execution of projects involving multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Equipment Operator
Performance Energy Services LLC.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site activities and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment functionality and safety procedures.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment performance and service history for future reference and analysis.
Fiber Optic Splicer
CEC Facilities Group
2025 - Current
- Installed and spliced fiber optic cables to ensure optimal connectivity and performance.
- Conducted thorough tests on fiber optic systems to verify signal integrity and reliability.
- Operated fusion splicing machines with precision to achieve high-quality connections.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of splicing activities and project progress for record-keeping.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for fiber optic installation and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in cable management and installation workflows.
- Upheld high standards of craftsmanship while working under challenging conditions, including inclement weather or confined spaces.
- Achieved optimal network performance by splicing fiber optic cables with precision and speed.
- Improved service quality by regularly inspecting and maintaining fiber optic equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of large-scale fiber optic installation projects.
Education
GED -
GED
Decaturville, TNSkills
- Operational proficiency in machinery
- Equipment maintenance
- Pipeline maintenance
- Thoroughness in reviewing work
- Inventory management
- Client support
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Inventory tracking
- Equipment operation
- Proper storage protocols
- Quality procedures
- Forklift operation
- Organized inventory management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Construction support
- Land development support
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavation expertise
- Load handling
- Equipment inspection
- Hazardous material handling
- Proficient in site grading
- Foundation preparation
- Trench digging
- Bucket truck operation
- Repair and maintenance
- Skid steer proficiency
- Loader operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Front end loader operations
- Backhoe operation
- Skilled in backhoe use
- Heavy equipment maneuvering
- Experienced in equipment safety protocols
- Bulldozer operation
Certification
Multiple Operator Qualification
Timeline
Crew Leader
Kizer Fire Protection
06.2019 - 05.2020
Equipment Operator
Jones Contractors
10.2017 - 04.2018
Operator/Maintenance
Rogers Group
08.2016 - 10.2017
Skilled Laboror
Ricky Barker / Electric, Plumbing and Gas
Lead Fiber Optic Technician
Highland Cabling
2022 - 2024
Equipment Operator
Performance Energy Services LLC.
Fiber Optic Splicer
CEC Facilities Group
2025 - Current
GED -
GED