Zachary Palmer
Smithfield,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring experience and operator skills to new role and a new level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Waste
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and haul trucks for various projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Experience in dozers (D8T, D8N, D6T, D61), excavator(320), Packer/Front end (826H) and articulated haul truck
Team Lead/Equipment Operator
Curt Landscaping
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Operated range of equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated equipment safely with team
- Used skid steers/mini excavators and small front end loaders to move material around or off the job site along with loading trucks and or trailers with said materials
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Lumper/Fork Lift Operator
Sysco
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Education
GED -
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC2017
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Control
- Adaptability
- Goal setting
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment operating
- Willingness to learn
- Great communication
- Able to listen and take constructive feedback to help improve skill
- Bulldozer Operation
- Compactor Operation
- Loader Operation
- Heavy Haul Trucking
- Wheel Loader Operation
- Earthmoving Operations
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Safety Compliance
- Good Judgement
- Decision-Making
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Waste
12.2023 - 05.2024
Team Lead/Equipment Operator
Curt Landscaping
05.2020 - 09.2023
Lumper/Fork Lift Operator
Sysco
06.2019 - 02.2020
GED -
Johnston Community College
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