ROBERT MITCHELL
Greenville
Summary
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
Leland, MS
01.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete waste management projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient workflow during site operations and material handling.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks, resulting in a safer work environment for all personnel.
- Monitored job site conditions and communicated potential hazards to maintain workplace safety and productivity.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Reduced equipment downtime, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Class B Operator
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Florence, MS
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated Class B vehicles for transportation of materials to job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards and enhancing crew safety.
- Trained junior operators on best practices for equipment handling and site operations.
- Managed daily logs and reports, ensuring accurate documentation of operations and compliance.
- Completed daily pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of Class B vehicles at all times.
- Actively participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to Class B Operator responsibilities.
Operator/Groundsman
Southern Rock LLC
Brandon, MS
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored production processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and implementing solutions.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and best practices to maintain high operational standards.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
- Conducted regular inspections of grounds to identify maintenance needs and enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
Helper
Simpson Air Conditioning Plumbing & Electrical
Greenville, MS
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Plumber helper
- Electrical Helper
- Construction crew: building companies from the ground up
- Pour concrete and level it out
- Operate lifts to install electrical wires to run lights
- Clean up messes: sweep, mop, dispose of old and used plumbing and electrical items
Seasonal Farmer
Bourbon Plantation
Leland, MS
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained combines and tractors every morning
- Drove tractor with grain cart beside combines to fill grain
- Unload grain carts onto 18 wheelers
- Pull polly pipe, roll, and get ready for upcoming year
- Disc all recently cut fields
- Plow and row up all fields
Driver
Greenville Steel Sales
Greenville, MS
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Kept management up to date on daily activities by updating [Software] logs with data such as mileage, gas consumption, and any unusual occurrences.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Separated the cargo received by account number and destination.
- Cleaned and maintained the vehicle and checked for damage after each shift.
- Kept detailed records of all deliveries.
- Was in charge of loading and securing items in trucks.
- Worked with customers directly to assess quality issues, such as order damage and incompleteness.
Assistant Warehouse Manager and Roadcrew Supervisor
Pecan House
Indianola, MS
05.2007 - 05.2014
- Travel to different states to vendors to yield and buy pecans for company
- Operate 18 wheeler to transport pecans back to company
- Maintain healthy relationships with vendors every year
- Determine which pecans were the best each year for bigger profit for company
- Operate heavy equipment: forklift, yield machine, etc.
- Maintain upkeep on all company owned vehicles
- Oversee all warehouse operations
- Maintain rental properties for company
Education
High school diploma -
Indianola Academy
Indianola, MS01-2002
Skills
- Construction
- Safe equipment operation
- Plumbing
- Vehicle maintenance
- Warehouse supervisor experience
- Electrical experience
- Farming
- Heavy equipment operation
- Air conditioning
- Warehouse management
- Dump truck
- Loader Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- Driver's License
- Flagger Certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services
01.2025 - Current
Class B Operator
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
04.2023 - 12.2024
Operator/Groundsman
Southern Rock LLC
07.2021 - 03.2023
Helper
Simpson Air Conditioning Plumbing & Electrical
09.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal Farmer
Bourbon Plantation
06.2019 - 09.2019
Driver
Greenville Steel Sales
07.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Warehouse Manager and Roadcrew Supervisor
Pecan House
05.2007 - 05.2014
High school diploma -
Indianola Academy