3355 McDaniel Road Duluth, GA 30096

Phone:678-832-3089 Email: C_elston1@yahoo.com

Mr. Clifford U.D. Elston, Jr.

Objective
To obtain a position in a professional industry where my extensive experience and certifications can be properly utilized. Walmart, Inc. Duluth, GA Stock Associate/Forklift Operator Unload merchandise and freight on a nightly basis and distribute on assigned aisles. Use forklift and pallet jack to re-arrange products inside and outside of the building for the purpose of work functionability and visual asthetics. Utilize team work skills by assisting co-workers with various duties such as stocking shelves and cleaning up debris as well as re-stocking items left out by clients.
2009-2010 2006-2008 Georgia Department of Transportation. Atlanta, GA

Experience

Equipment Operator 2 (Water and Drainage Crew District 7) As an Equipment Operator 2 I am currently certified to operate the following commercial trucks and trailers: sign trucks, sewer trucks, five yard dump trucks, automatic tandem dump trucks, crane trucks, and bumper trucks w/ continuators. My daily responsibilities include but are not limited to lane closures for cleaning storm drains on highways, freeways, and state routes. Bridge and under passage cleanup with sewer trucks, removal of debris on state route highways, storm drain top replacement, and bridge cleaning. I am directly involved with emergency flood cleanup, car/tractor trailer accident cleanup, and chemical spill removals. My professional expertise in collaboration with the efforts of other crews in my district helps maintain the safety and integrity of roads and highways in Georgia.

Home Depot, Inc. Decatur, GA Pro Sales/ Contractor Desk Representative As a Pro Sales/ Contractor Desk Representative my daily itinerary included ordering, pulling, loading and delivering building materials to local contractors and consumers.. I unloaded the commercial merchandise trucks daily, restocked the warehouse, and assisted clients with their merchandise selection process. I worked in various departments including lumber, lawn & garden, electrical, and paint.
2002-2005

Drumgole Construction Co. Decatur, GA Construction Foreman As a foreman for a major construction company I was under the direct tutelage of a master carpenter. I was trained in all areas of residential
1998-2003

and commercial carpentry, including but not limited to painting, roofing, insulation, laying floors, tiling, gutter repair, sheet rock, framing, minor electrical and plumbing. I was also responsible for hiring laborers, executing payroll, and writing business proposals. I also guaranteed that each project stayed within budget constraints and that deadlines were met.

Education

2000-2002

Muhlenburg Job Corps Heavy Equipment Technology Associate's Degree Southwest Dekalb Highschool Academic Diploma

Muhlenburg, KY

1996-2000

Decatur, GA

Skills, Certifications & Affiliations

I am currently at expert skill level for operation of the following heavy equipment: backhoes, bobcats, front end loaders, broom trucks, cherry pickers, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, sewer trucks, shadow vehicles, crane trucks and dump trucks. I possess a Class B & C Commercial Drivers License. I am a member of the Highway Watch Program which is a division of Homeland Security. I am also a current member of the Georgia Department of Transportation Engineers Association. Available upon employers request.

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