Jacob Manning
Mayfield
Summary
Dedicated plant foreman with over a decade of experience in heavy machinery operations, production plants, and maintenance. Skilled in training new operators and coordinating teams to execute projects efficiently, contributing to enhanced safety and productivity outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Plant Foreman
Mid-South Materials
Mayfield
06.2013 - 11.2025
- Operated bulldozers, excavators, and loaders for construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
- Transported materials to designated sites using heavy equipment safely.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations during all operational tasks.
- Inspected equipment before use to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety standards.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- 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.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Accurately estimate material needs based on job specifications.
- Inspected, repaired, and replaced conveyor belts and components with conveyor systems.
- MCC electrical control room operations and repairs.
- Welding and fabrication on heavy equipment, and aggregate wash plant repairs.
- General electrical plant and equipment maintenance.
- Aggregate processing.
- Storm and wastewater treatment and discharge.
- Maintain and test water quality and pump stations.
- Lead inspections with MSHA safety inspectors.
- Fill out and file daily workplace exams.
- Keep paperwork, order parts, and keep inventory of parts and chemicals.
- First Aid/CPR certified.
- Keep daily logs and records of all work-related paperwork.
- Keep records and label all oils, fluids, and chemicals on the property.
- Maintain customer relations, bid jobs.
- Groundskeeping and mine evaluation.
- All maintenance repairs on the property.
- Install and maintain sewers and drainage systems on mine sites.
Education
GED -
Graves County High School
Mayfield,KYSkills
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Materials estimation
- Customer relations
- Regulatory knowledge
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Fleet management
- Team coordination
- Parts ordering
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- PPE use
- Customer service
- Time management
- [Equipment] operation
- Microsoft Word
- Excellent communication
- PPE compliance
- Microsoft office
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Task prioritization
- Calm under pressure
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Maintenance & repair
- Multitasking Abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Plant Foreman
Mid-South Materials
06.2013 - 11.2025
GED -
Graves County High School