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
