Donald Adams

Motivated and safety-conscious individual seeking a Heavy Machine Operator position to utilize training, mechanical aptitude, and strong work ethic while gaining hands-on experience in construction and earthmoving operations.

Mechanic at J W Construction (2018-01 – 2026-12)

• Performed limited diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining equipment, including haul trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and support equipment.
• Troubleshot and repaired engines, hydraulic systems, electrical circuits, and braking systems, reducing equipment downtime and increasing productivity.
• Executed preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment reliability and compliance with operational standards.
• Rebuilt final drives, roller frames, hydraulic pumps, and cylinders to manufacturer specifications.
• Responded to equipment breakdowns in active mining operations, completing field repairs safely and efficiently to restore production.
• Performed welding, cutting, fabrication, and component modifications to support maintenance and operational needs.
• Conducted inspections and safety audits in accordance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Trained and mentored junior mechanics on troubleshooting techniques, repair procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborated with operators, supervisors, and maintenance planners to schedule repairs and minimize production interruptions.
• Consistently achieved high equipment availability rates through effective maintenance planning and rapid problem resolution.
• Helped to support team by running/operating with a wide variety of heavy operating equipment.
• Operated 950 CAT, 980M CAT, 980H CAT, 600 Komatsu, 900 Komatsu, 360 excavator Komatsu, 320 excavator CAT, 349 excavator CAT, 160 Volvo excavator, 220 Volvo excavator, Hitachi excavator, 120 Volvo frontend loader, D8T, D10R, 30-ton articulating Volvo dump truck, and trained on a 992K CAT.

High School Diploma – Pound High School (1985-12)

Surface Mining Training in Surface Mining (2026-04-11)