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Jeremiah Smith

Perkinston

Summary

I'm a hard worker, I do my very best to complete a job as quickly as possible, and with as little rework as possible. I get along with most anybody. And I can do most anything . I have my inadequacies but I've come along way and just want to provide for my family.

Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents.

Safety-conscious professional proudly offering several years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Worley
Prudhoe Bay
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
  • Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.

Bending Machine Operator /Heavy Equipment Operator

A&S Bending
Mobile
12.2023 - 10.2024

I was responsible, for preparing and loading the bending machine. Also I was responsible for unloading new pipe or materials the were to be bent, as well as loading customer orders that were completed, with a cat forklift

  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.

Ship fitter /Fabrication Welder

Austal USA
Mobile
10.2015 - 12.2023
  • Cleaned machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
  • Analyzed data from test runs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
  • Aligned machines properly for efficient operation.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Prepared construction sites, materials and tools for specific projects and loaded and unloaded equipment and products.
  • Followed company and governmental health and safety regulations and trained new team members.
  • Followed safety, environmental, and regulatory policies by properly handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
  • Read and interpreted construction blueprints for various projects.
  • Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.
  • Moved construction materials by hand or various transport methods.
  • Engaged in preparation work to ready worksite for installers.
  • Assisted tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects.
  • Removed debris, garbage and dangerous materials from sites and assembled and broke down ladder equipment.

Laborer Operator

Havard construction
Lucedale
03.2010 - 04.2015
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Created holes and trenches for underground stormwater sewer infrastructure.
  • Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
  • Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
  • Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
  • Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
  • Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces.
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements.
  • Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
  • Transported, measured, cut and installed [Type] and [Type] materials.
  • Trained in how to complete skilled job tasks and projects.
  • Moved [Type] and [Type] materials using manual shovels and heavy equipment.
  • Helped craft workers such as [Job title]s and [Job title]s by bringing materials, moving equipment and carrying out basic tasks.
  • Decreased safety accidents by closely monitoring coworkers, [Type] tasks and construction areas.
  • Erected [Type] equipment for [Type] tasks, adjusting necessary setups based on changing weather and project needs.

Front End Loader Operator

Desoto pole Mill
Wiggins
05.2008 - 09.2009
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
  • Transported materials such as [Type] around [Type] site.
  • Communicated with [Job title] to coordinate daily tasks.
  • Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
  • Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.

Laborer

Hood industries
Wiggins
04.2007 - 09.2008
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
  • Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.

Material Handler

Lowes
Gautier
10.2005 - 09.2006
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Managed full range of warehousing activities including receiving, storing and shipping.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Palletized boxes to streamline movement and shipment.
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
  • Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.

Education

CDL A, Hazmat, Tanker Endorsement - CDL A

Truck Driver Institute
Saucier, MS
06.2025 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

George County High School
Lucedale, MS
05.2002

Skills

  • Assembly procedures
  • Equipment operations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Loading and unloading
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Materials movement
  • Daily vehicle assessments
  • Safety program understanding
  • Trench work
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Following directions
  • Lever controls
  • Maintenance duties
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Construction background
  • Truck Driver
  • Welding techniques

Certification

  • Loader operator certified
  • Telehandler certified
  • Forklift certified
  • Skid Steer certified
  • Welder
  • Class A CDL
  • Hazmat endorsement
  • Tanker endorsement

Timeline

CDL A, Hazmat, Tanker Endorsement - CDL A

Truck Driver Institute
06.2025 - 07.2025

Heavy Equipment Operator

Worley
10.2024 - 05.2025

Bending Machine Operator /Heavy Equipment Operator

A&S Bending
12.2023 - 10.2024

Ship fitter /Fabrication Welder

Austal USA
10.2015 - 12.2023

Laborer Operator

Havard construction
03.2010 - 04.2015

Front End Loader Operator

Desoto pole Mill
05.2008 - 09.2009

Laborer

Hood industries
04.2007 - 09.2008

Material Handler

Lowes
10.2005 - 09.2006

High School Diploma -

George County High School
Jeremiah Smith