Zachery Adam Shankles
Rainsville,AL
Summary
Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Mattox Excavating, skilled in heavy machinery operation and maintenance. Proven track record in optimizing performance and ensuring safety compliance. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, complemented by a Class A CDL. Adaptable and committed to excellence in all projects undertaken.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Mattox Excavating
Fort Payne, AL
05.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Equipment Operator/Plant Maintenance
Vulcan Materials
Fort Payne, AL
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to ensure efficient material handling.
- Operated haul truck and wheel loader
- Maintained daily plant operations including welding and equipment repairs
Pipe Welder
National Boilers Service
Trenton, GA
2019 - 05.2021
- Executed pipe welding procedures adhering to industry safety standards and specifications.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Rainsville, ALCertificate in Welding -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, ALSkills
- Class A CDL Driver
- Basic mechanical skills
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Mattox Excavating
05.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator/Plant Maintenance
Vulcan Materials
05.2021 - 05.2022
Pipe Welder
National Boilers Service
2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Certificate in Welding -
Gadsden State Community College