Devon Pridgen

Maintain DOT and Acousti truck logs. Operate 26' Box Truck equipped with airbrakes Maintain route schedule, By delivering materials such as uni strut, ceiling tile, boom lifts, and scaffolding to multiple construction and commercial job sites. Loading, and unloading materials on site using Tele handlers, Cat 938M Front End Loaders, And Industrial Forklifts

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator - Acousti Engineering Company - Garner, NC

(2023-11)

• Maintain DOT and Acousti truck logs. Operate 26' Box Truck equipped with airbrakes
• Maintain route schedule, By delivering materials such as uni strut, ceiling tile, boom lifts, and scaffolding to multiple construction and commercial job sites.
• Loading, and unloading materials on site using Tele handlers, Cat 938M Front End Loaders, And Industrial Forklifts
• Communicate with management regarding delays or problems with product delivered and daily routes.
• Loading, unloading, and wrapping stock on pallets.
• Building loads with forklift and pallet jack.
• Counting and confirming inventory, rotational pulls, down stacking of products.
• Ensuring cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of the warehouse and other duties as assigned by the warehouse manager.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Meherrin River Forest Products - Weldon, NC

(2021-11 - 2023-11)

• Operated heavy equipment (front-end loader, Skid steer, Tigercat 234) to transport, sort, and stage logs for continuous mill production
• Supplied the mill with cut logs by feeding decks efficiently to maintain workflow and prevent downtime
• Sorted logs by species, size, and quality to meet production and grading requirements
• Stocked and organized log yard inventory for optimal accessibility and rotation
• Loaded outbound trucks with finished or raw logs, ensuring proper weight distribution and secure placement
• Unloaded inbound log trucks safely and efficiently, inspecting loads for quality and accuracy
• Gained hands-on experience operating a Tigercat 234 log loader to assist with cutting and processing logs; developed foundational skills in safe operation, positioning, and handling
• Maintained clear communication with mill operators, truck drivers, and yard personnel to coordinate operations
• Conducted routine equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and reported mechanical issues promptly
• Followed all OSHA and company safety regulations while operating equipment in high-traffic environments
• Assisted with yard cleanup, debris removal, and maintaining safe work areas

Front End Loader Operator - Copart, Inc - Knightdale, NC

(2019-11 - 2021-11)

• Operate front-end loaders to safely move, load, and stack vehicles within auction yard environments
• Efficiently transport vehicles to designated locations for storage, inspection, and auction preparation
• Load vehicles onto transport trailers, ensuring proper placement, balance, and secure positioning for safe transit
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance to ensure safe operation
• Maintain organized vehicle inventory by following yard layout plans and company procedures
• Work closely with yard staff and management to prioritize vehicle movement and meet auction deadlines
• Adhere to strict safety protocols while operating heavy equipment in high-traffic environments
• Assist with lot cleanliness, debris removal, and overall yard upkeep
• Accurately identify and handle vehicles based on lot numbers and condition requirements

Front End Loader Operator - Carolina Sunrock - Butner, NC

(2017-10 - 2019-11)

• Responsible for loading the vendor trucks and the Inter-Company haul trucks with specified amount and type of aggregate
• Maintain stockpiles, ensuring they are properly mixed and ensuring that the asphalt and concrete plants are loaded with uncontaminated material
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs as required by ,MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22
• Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport raw material onto vendor trucks, Inter Company Haul trucks, and throughout yard to
• Maintain the daily cleanliness of the loader
• Perform daily pre-shifts on the loader and complete the pre-shift forms
• Fuel and grease the loader daily
• Receive and maintain recycled incoming materials and stockpiles
• Expeditiously loads out trucks needing aggregates and recycled aggregates as needed
• Receive and maintain stockpiles of virgin aggregates for RMC and HMA plants and coordinates with Supervisors on inventories and demand
• Accurately load production facilities with materials and avoids running plants out of materials while in operation
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and Perform other duties as assigned

Exterior Panel Installer - Advanced Exterior Systems - Raleigh, NC

(2013-09 - 2017-10)

• Installed exterior wall panel systems including metal, composite, and insulated panels on commercial and industrial projects
• Measured, cut, and aligned panels to precise specifications, ensuring structural integrity and weather resistance
• Operated hand and power tools safely to complete installations efficiently and according to project timelines
• Interpreted blueprints, shop drawings, and layout plans to execute accurate panel placement and design
• Collaborated with project managers, foremen, and team members to coordinate workflow and meet deadlines
• Maintained strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and company protocols on active job sites
• Performed sealing, fastening, and finishing work to ensure durability and high-quality exterior appearance
• Operated equipment such as forklifts, lull/tele-handlers, and pallet jacks to unload, move, and stage materials on job sites
• Operated Boom lifts, scissor lifts, walked scaffolding and operated swing stage set ups to install panel systems on the exterior wall of commercial buildings
• Assisted with loading/unloading deliveries, verifying materials against invoices, and organizing inventory for efficient installation
• Conducted inspections and adjustments to ensure proper fit, alignment, and long-term performance of installed systems

GED - Nash Community College