Donald Ripley

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with nearly 40 years of experience in municipal public works, stormwater operations, transportation, and infrastructure maintenance. Skilled in operating and maintaining a wide variety of heavy equipment, holding a CDL Class A license, and supervising work crews. Strong background in equipment safety inspections, traffic control, vegetation management, roadway maintenance, and emergency response.

Known for reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Heavy Equipment Operator I - City of Oviedo - Oviedo, FL

(2024-03 - 2024-06)

Street Division

• Operated heavy equipment including backhoes, wheel loaders, Bobcats, claw trucks, and bucket trucks.
• Performed daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Assisted with sidewalk replacement, special event setup, and roadway maintenance.
• Performed tree trimming and vegetation removal using chainsaws, pole saws, and other power equipment.

Driver (Part-Time) - Enterprise Holdings

(2023-05 - 2024-03)

• Conducted vehicle inspections and documented damage.
• Checked and adjusted vehicle fluids and tire pressures.
• Safely transported vehicles between assigned locations while maintaining company standards.

Equipment Operator IV – Heavy Equipment - Orange County Public Works

(2015-09 - 2022-08)

Stormwater Division

• Operated and maintained heavy, medium, and light construction equipment.
• Transported heavy equipment using tractor trailers and lowboy trailers.
• Operated excavators, bulldozers, agricultural tractors, dump trucks, skid steers, backhoes, forklifts, bucket trucks, and professional mowing equipment.
• Performed preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairs.
• Assisted with stormwater maintenance, vegetation control, roadside mowing, and emergency operations.
• Used a variety of hydraulic, hand, and power tools safely and efficiently.

Crime Scene Technician - Sanford Police Department - Sanford, FL

(2006-01 - 2015-06)

• Processed crime scenes by documenting, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Conducted fingerprint development using chemical and laboratory techniques.
• Prepared photographic documentation, sketches, and investigative reports.
• Maintained evidence records and chain of custody.
• Testified in court regarding investigative findings and evidence.

Sign Technician / Crew Supervisor - City of Sanford - Sanford, FL

(1997-06 - 2006-01)

Public Works

• Designed, fabricated, and installed roadway and traffic signage in compliance with state and federal standards.
• Supervised work crews and coordinated daily operations.
• Managed inventory and maintained operational records.
• Developed and implemented traffic control plans for construction projects, special events, emergencies, and roadway maintenance.
• Operated a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator II / Crew Supervisor - City of Sanford - Sanford, FL

(1986-03 - 1997-06)

Public Works

• Operated heavy equipment including front-end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, bucket trucks, forklifts, dump trucks, rear loaders, packer trucks, lowboy trailers, and tractors.
• Performed equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervised waste collection crews and coordinated daily operations.
• Supported disaster response, roadway cleanup, demolition projects, and traffic maintenance.
• Collected material samples for laboratory analysis and ensured compliance with operational procedures.

High School Diploma - English (Major), Industrial Arts (Minor) - Elmira Southside High School (1985)