Zachery Dobbs
Sylacauga
Summary
Detail-oriented Blaster Tech experienced in controlled demolition and safety compliance. Achieved high productivity through effective equipment maintenance and assembly line production knowledge. Focused on mentoring new employees and fostering teamwork to meet project deadlines while adhering to safety standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Blaster tech 2
Nelson Brothers LLC
Birmingham
03.2021 - Current
- Handles explosives
- Drives a CDL B powder truck with explosives
- Loads holes with explosives on quarry benches
- Timed and tied blasting shots to ensure precise detonation.
- Prepared blast sites by conducting thorough inspections and clearing debris.
- Operated blasting equipment to ensure safe and efficient rock fragmentation.
- Collaborated with team members to develop safe blasting plans and strategies.
- Monitored environmental conditions to optimize blasting effectiveness and safety.
- Conducted post-blast evaluations to assess site conditions and compliance.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and proper equipment operation.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding explosive materials.
- Maintained accurate records of explosives usage and inventory management.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the blasting process.
- Trained new employees on safe use of equipment as well as various types of abrasives used in different processes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saiia Construction
Birmingham
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site activities and workflow.
- Followed safety protocols strictly to maintain a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper handling and placement.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment use and safety practices.
- Monitored job site conditions and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Education
B.B.Comer Memorial High School
Sylacauga, ALSkills
- Explosive handling
- Blasting operations
- Explosives expertise
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Construction logistics
- Regulatory knowledge
- Site surveying
- Workflow coordination
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Efficient communication
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Instructional skills
Certification
- CDL class B
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saiia Construction
04.2024 - 05.2025
Blaster tech 2
Nelson Brothers LLC
03.2021 - Current
B.B.Comer Memorial High School