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Chicago Illinois

Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire, England Uk

CORE COMPETANCIES:Vast experience in heavy machine operation such as: excavator using various attachments including hammers, grapples, and root forks, as well as normal buckets; tracked and wheeled loaders, landfill compactors and bulldozers, concrete crushers, and tub grinders.I am an expert in the use and operation of the following machinery in landfill and recycling operations:° Landfill Compactors: Caterpillar 816° Bulldozers: Caterpillar D6, Komatsu 65° Excavators: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case (from 12 to 35 tons)° Loading Shovels: Komatsu, Case (from 15 tons to 27 tons)° Tracked Shovels: Caterpillar 953, Komatsu 41° Dump Trucks: Volvo A20, A25, A30° Soil Screeners: Extec° Concrete Crushers: Pegason° Tub Grinders: Morbark 1000Successfully managed the upkeep of the estate using various types of heavy equipment such as 5 to 20-ton Volvo Excavators and 10-ton Dump Truck.Made significant repairs and improvements to grounds, buildings and facilities. Extensive drain and ditch digging, ground clearing, and repairs to roadways.Ensured proper working order of equipment by conducting routine inspections and maintenance programs.Capable of grounds, buildings and facilities inspections to schedule and complete all necessary maintenance and repairs.Experienced in sourcing, engaging and supervising contractors as required.

Reading, United Kingdom

Partner/Director - recycling wood, metal, paper and cardboard, concrete and topsoilWaste transfer station manager working on heavy equipment while managing the operation of the facility.Programs Implemented / Improvements ° Introduced a maintenance program which cut back on machinery repairs, parts and downtime costs significantly.° Established a program of recycling woodchip for fuel from waste wood which resulted in a savings of over 40,000 tons of waste being sent to landfill every year.° Implemented various programs to improve safety, turn-around time of waste handling vehicles, and labor costs.Managed a staff of 20 including 4 machine operators; successfully trained and mentored new hires. Significant active role in employee productivity and training programs.Ensured equipment was maintained to a high standard by working closely with plant technician, significantly decreasing downtime. Supervised waste picking operations to ensure regulatory compliance. Reviewed efficiency of waste management processing techniques and made improvements by implementing more efficient work flow processes.