Anthony Thomas
Durham
Summary
Owner and operator with extensive experience in equipment operation and maintenance. Expertise in enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency through targeted training and effective team management. Achievements include measurable improvements in service delivery and team performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Lawn Care Jedd LLC
Durham
03.2015 - 05.2026
- Trained and supervised lawn care team on best practices and safety protocols.
- Operated various equipment, including zero-turn Scag mowers and John Deere excavators.
- Maintained residential lawns through cutting and mulching to enhance property appearance.
- Partnered with local real estate agents for home repairs and demolition projects to improve property value.
- Constructed new lots by removing stumps and installing drain pipes for effective land development.
Cook, Prep, and Clean
Italian Pizzeria
Durham
07.2012 - 03.2023
- Prepared fresh ingredients for pizzas and pasta dishes daily.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and mixers, safely and efficiently.
- Repaired equipment on-site, prepared meals, and maintained cleanliness of work area.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to enhance customer experience.
Maintenance Technician
Zebra Recovery
Moncure
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Serviced and maintained 330KW generators and smaller equipment, ensuring consistent operational efficiency.
- Installed new or rebuilt motors onto generators, improving performance and reliability.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Set up and managed maintenance schedules.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
CDL Truck Driver
Burford's Tree INC
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Operated and drove loader truck to transport materials efficiently., Supervised bucket truck operations on job sites, ensuring safety and compliance. Performed landscaping tasks to enhance property appearance and upkeep..
- Operated and drove loader truck to transport materials efficiently.
- Supervised bucket truck operations on job sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Performed landscaping tasks to enhance property appearance and upkeep.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Times Fiber
Liberty
07.2005 - 01.2009
- Operated machinery and forklifts in shipping and receiving areas, ensuring timely and accurate movement of goods.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and containers.
- Sorted and organized inventory for easy access and retrieval.
Assistant Shop Foreman
A.H. Beck
Asheboro
06.2000 - 08.2003
- Instructed and trained service technicians on equipment repair and safety protocols to enhance competency.
- Performed daily safety inspections to maintain safe operating conditions for equipment.
- Directed operations of team of 4 technicians to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Oversaw daily activities of service technicians and yard staff to optimize productivity.
- Positioned cranes following hand signals, ensuring compliance with safe load capacities.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to meet project specifications.
- Clamped, tack-welded, heat-bent, and bolted component parts to achieve precise configurations.
- Earned recognition for maintaining equipment and ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Customer Service Associate, Buyer, Financial Lender
Garner Pawn Shop
Asheboro
07.1995 - 11.1999
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections at a local pawn shop.
- Educated customers on products, pricing, and store policies during interactions.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
- Facilitated pawn transactions for customers, ensuring accurate evaluations and efficient service.
Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Benning
10.1992 - 06.1994
- Conducted infantry operations across diverse terrains to achieve mission objectives
- Operated various weapons systems in support of mission objectives.
- Collaborated with team members to develop tactical strategies for diverse scenarios.
- Conducted training exercises to enhance teamwork and operational readiness.
Education
Automotive Systems Technology - Associate of Science
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC12-2011
High School Diploma - Deca
Grundy Sr High
Grundy, VA01-1990
Skills
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) operations
- Analysis skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance
- Load securement
- Excavator operation
- Electrical experience
- Customer support
- Equipment diagnostics
- Proactiveness
- Mechanical repair
- Outdoor work
- Automotive knowledge
- On-site technical support
- SOP compliance
- Email customer support
- Computer skills
- Load & unload understanding
- Power washer
- Safety equipment
- Automotive diagnostic tools
- Manufacturing facility
- Vehicle cleanliness maintenance
- Front loader truck
- Continuous improvement
- Low Voltage
- Hand tools
- Report writing
- Project management
- Millwright
- Math
- Heavy lifting
- Writing skills
- Utility detection
- Teamwork
- Minor electrical repair
- Handling customer service requests
- Maximo
- Property management
- Pricing
- Specialized industrial tools
- Equipment malfunction troubleshooting
- Plumbing system maintenance
- Order fulfillment
- Tire service
- Hydraulics
- Construction plans
- Team management
- Machine operation safety procedures
- Fair Housing regulations
- Customer interaction
- HR sourcing
- Rigging
- Tractor-trailer
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Maintenance task scheduling
- Customer service
- Excavation
- Generator Repair
- Cutting torches
- Oil change
- Construction safety
- Local building codes
- Shipping & Receiving
- Excavator
- Mechanical knowledge
- Live chat
- Conflict management inspections
- Forklift
- TIG welding
- Problem identification
- Electrical systems
- Schedule management
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Management
- Google Docs
- Content creation
- Crew management
- Safety compliance
- Spreadsheets
- Respiratory protection
- Warehouse operations
- Payroll
- Underground utilities
- Classroom experience
- Backhoe Operation
- Crane hoisting operations
- Mechanical blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint adherence
- Hydrovac trucks
- Operations management
- Plasma cutters
- Customer engagement
- Expense management
- Wiring device installation
- Safety
- Workers' compensation insurance policies
- Tanker Experience
- Machine troubleshooting
- Trailer towing
- Typing
- Electric pallet jack
- Catering management
- Electrical fixture repair
- Grinding machine operation
- Computer operation
- Attention to detail
- Property maintenance
- Client relationship building
- Equipment
- Handyman
- Maintenance inventory management
- Client rapport building
- Sales
- Facilities maintenance
- Crane
- Problem identification-solving
- Word processing
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Electrical repairs
- Preventive maintenance
- Landscape management
- Project coordination
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Tactical planning
- Problem resolution
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Technical training
- Sales negotiation
- Communication skills
- Hiring
- Routine maintenance
- Business planning
- Documentation
- Budget development
- Payroll processing
- Risk management
- Staff training
- Negotiation
- Business operations management
- DOT compliance
- Client management
- Finance management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Strategic planning
- Cost management
- Vendor negotiation
- Operations oversight
- Efficient trip planner
- Customer-oriented
- Trailer maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Mechanical tools
- Emergency response
- Loading and unloading
- Weather awareness
- Commercial driving
Certification
- Automotive degree
- Welding certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction, 11/01/23
- Non-CDL Class C Driver's License, 04/01/25, 04/01/31
- Motorcycle License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer. I've been around equipment most of my life, I grew up in a family of mechanics, carpenters, and equipment operators.
Languages
English
Willing To Relocate
Durham, NC
Military Service
E2, United States Army, 10/01/92, 06/01/94, Infantry 11B
Awards
Assistant Shop Foreman, 2002, Got awarded for outstanding work at AH Beck Foundation.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Zebra Recovery
06.2021 - 08.2022
Owner/Operator
Lawn Care Jedd LLC
03.2015 - 05.2026
Cook, Prep, and Clean
Italian Pizzeria
07.2012 - 03.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Burford's Tree INC
02.2012 - 08.2012
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Times Fiber
07.2005 - 01.2009
Assistant Shop Foreman
A.H. Beck
06.2000 - 08.2003
Customer Service Associate, Buyer, Financial Lender
Garner Pawn Shop
07.1995 - 11.1999
Infantryman
United States Army
10.1992 - 06.1994
Automotive Systems Technology - Associate of Science
Randolph Community College
High School Diploma - Deca
Grundy Sr High