Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Brad Plunket

Maple Park

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

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Creakside Compost
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored job site conditions, adapting operations to accommodate changing environments and challenges.
  • Implemented best practices in equipment operation, contributing to improved project turnaround times.
  • Led pre-operation inspections, identifying potential issues before they impacted project timelines or safety.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and compost.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Greensoils Management
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Operated heavy machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.

Manager of Sales & Rail Fleet Operations

Excel Railcar Corporation
12.2012 - 03.2023
  • Redirection of shipments en route in response to customer requests.
  • Establishment of long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
  • Communication of all emergencies, delays due to weather, and carrier schedule changes to clients and supervisors.
  • Collaboration with third-party Lessors to provide railcars that were needed for client.
  • Identification of customer needs developed sales strategies and negotiated and closed profitable leases.
  • Managed portfolio of 11 accounts and $9 Million per year in sales.
  • Negotiation prices, terms of lease agreements.
  • Created sales contacts with on- and off-premise accounts.

Plow Driver

Tru Cut Landscaping
11.2012 - 04.2022

Maintain equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.

  • Immediately communicating any equipment issues to supervisor.
  • Kept efficient time and material records.
  • Removal of snow and ice around buildings, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication

Dock Worker

Dayton Freight Lines
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, dunnage and tape to protect from damage.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks and straps
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation

Part Time Delivery Teamate

Carquest Autoparts
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Greeted customers entering store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described products to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Illinois-Springfield
Springfield, IL
2019

Associate of Science - Fire Science

College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.2011

Earned College Credit - Fire Science

Technology Center of DuPage
Addison, IL
2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Naperville North High school
Naperville, IL
2009

Skills

  • Loader operation
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Clean driving record
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Skid steer proficiency
  • Safety compliance
  • Off-road vehicle operation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Following directions
  • Construction equipment operation
  • First aid training
  • Bulldozer maneuvering
  • Articulated dump truck skills
  • Front end loader handling
  • Equipment logs
  • Inclement working conditions
  • Decision-making
  • Parts lubrication

Affiliations

  • IUOE Local 150 C Card Journeyman

Certification

  • MSHA PART 48B Training -
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Creakside Compost
08.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Greensoils Management
05.2023 - 07.2023

Dock Worker

Dayton Freight Lines
02.2021 - 10.2021

Manager of Sales & Rail Fleet Operations

Excel Railcar Corporation
12.2012 - 03.2023

Plow Driver

Tru Cut Landscaping
11.2012 - 04.2022

Part Time Delivery Teamate

Carquest Autoparts
05.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Illinois-Springfield

Earned College Credit - Fire Science

Technology Center of DuPage

High School Diploma - undefined

Naperville North High school

Associate of Science - Fire Science

College of Dupage
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