Derek Brown
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly, correctly and safely. I am open to using management skills and education to meet any of Republics needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Mesa
730 N. Mesa Dr. Mesa AZ 85201
03.2019 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Town Of Gilbert
4760 S. Greenfield Road, Gilbert AZ 85297
12.2004 - 02.2019
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
2200 S. 75th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85043
12.2002 - 11.2004
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Construction Foreman
B & H Drywall, Inc.
Woodinville, WA
03.1990 - 11.2002
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA12.1986
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Class A CDL
- Safety Compliance
- Machinery Inspection
- Equipment Logs
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Safety Procedures
- Valid Driver's License
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Front End Loader Operations
- Team Collaboration
- Good Judgement
- Safety Program Understanding
- Construction Background
- Team Leadership
- Communicating Job Status
- Residential Side-load Collection Truck
- In the Past Rear-load and Roll-off trucks
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Mesa
03.2019 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Town Of Gilbert
12.2004 - 02.2019
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
12.2002 - 11.2004
Construction Foreman
B & H Drywall, Inc.
03.1990 - 11.2002
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business
Central Washington University