Virgil James Fitzpatrick
519 S. Oak Ave
Henrico, Va 23075
heavy_equipment_cowboy[at]yahoo.com
P 804-982-9267
P 804-909-8883

My objective is to become even more well versed in this industry and to make atleast Foreman. I want to become more stable to support my growing family and to learn as much as I can as well.


Dates Employed Job Title Company

3/2009 - Current Operator/Senior Man Slurry Pavers
Operation of heavy equipment in various roadway/highway repair situations. Light mechanical duties as well, including various flagging duties, and traffic control duties as well. Items of interest operated include: Backhoe, Skid-steer, broom tractor, and jack hammer.


1/2008 - 11/2008 Operator/Supervisor Trainee Sims Metal
Richmond/VA

Duties included the operation of heavy equipment and the supervision and training of lesser employees. Operated most everything on the yard including the locomotive. While there, also helped maintain the equipment and assisted in many extensive mechanical duties. This ranged from a full track assembly rebuild, to completely overhauling a boom assembly on a tracked shear. Light repairs to the hydraulic pumps and hose replacement and routine maint. to all the equipment as well. Also obtained a 10 hour OSHA cert. when cross-trained as a Lead Man.

10/2007 - 11/2007 Pipe Layer M. Wilton Construction
Ashland/Virginia

Operation of equipment and the laying of underground pipelines. Also management of lesser experienced employees.

7/2006 - 9/2007 Operator Mclane Construction
Richmond/Virginia

Operation of equipment and assist in the installation of underground utilities. Also acted as back-up pipelayer when the pipelayer was out, as well as bankman while installing the pipe. Also did routine maint. on my equipment and assisted in a track rebuilding, bucket swaps, as well as needed modifications.

4/2006 - 7/2006 Carman Cranemasters
Richmond/Va

The repair and maint. of railroad rolling stock. Also included was the emergency dispatched rerailing of derailed equipment and it's assessment. This work included diagnostics, fabrication, general repair, preventitive maint., troubleshooting, crane work, replacement, welding, and torch cutting.


Dates Attended School Degree Location

9/1996 - 6/2000 Denbigh High School or equivalent
Newport News - Va - US


Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
bankman Expert Currently used / 7 years
Diagnostic machines Intermediate Currently used / 7 years
general mechanical Intermediate Currently used / 9 years
multimeters Expert Currently used / 9 years
Operator Intermediate Currently used / 9 years
pipelayer Intermediate Currently used / 7 years



Languages Proficiency Level
Spanish Basic - Familiar

Reference Name: Matt Maloney
Reference Company: Slurry Pavers
Reference Title: Human Resource
Phone 804-264-0707
Email
Type: Professional


Reference Name: Chris Piett
Reference Company Sims Metal
Reference Title Human Resources Manager
Phone 804-291-3200
Email
Type Professional

Reference Name: Ian Murray
Reference Company US Coast Guard
Reference Title
Phone 585-269-4697
Email
Type Personal

Reference Name: Jay Toth
Reference Company VA State Marine Patrol
Reference Title
Phone 757-679-9259
Email
Type Personal

Reference Name: John Droogsma
Reference Company Sims Metal
Reference Title Operations Manager
Phone 804-640-1180
Email
Type Professional

Reference Name: Manny Nichols
Reference Company Sims Metal
Reference Title Steel Services Resale
Phone 804-291-3200
Email
Type Professional

Reference Name: Russel Price
Reference Company
Reference Title
Phone 434-842-3846
Email
Type Personal



I cut my teeth doing underground Fiber Optic lines in Newport News and have been in the industry since. I've run every underground utility outside of Natural Gas. I have dedicated my life since I was 18 to learning this work and have become well versed in it. I've spent the last year operating the Excavator and the track loader. I'm very proficient with a Fork Lift, wheel loader, backhoe, roller, off-road dump truck, trencher, compactor, Rock hammer attatchment, Fuchs Material handlers, LaBounty Mobile Shear, bobcat, and a GE 80 Tonner Locomotive. Former employee of a Richmond Based railroad contractor and worked as a Car repair tech.(Carman) and ReRail worker while there. While there I gained torch cutting and welding experience as well as general fabrication. I'm very skilled at mechanical duty which has a broad range in it's self. I do most of my own automotive work and this has ranged from routine maint. to engine, transmission, and power train swaps. While I'm not skilled enough in their rebuild, I would like to learn. I'm very competent at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems. I've worked for Advance Auto Parts and Autozone helping customers do the same. I'm proficient at tools like multimeters, various testers, and numerous other devices. I was also previously trained as an armed security officer 3yrs ago and worked in that field for almost a year as well. In the years I've spent in the construction industry, I've accumulated the following certifications as well:

OSHA 10 hour Certification (2008)
5 OSHA Certifications (2002)
Trenching and Excavating, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Telecommunications Worker.

2 Railroad Certifications (2006)
CSX On-Track Certification
NS On-Track Certification

Laser Operator Certification

CPR Certified (2007)
CPR/AED Certified (2008)

First Aid Certified (2007)

VDOT Flagman's Certification (2009)

CDL A Class Learner's Permit


I am also a CERT Team member for the city of Richmond (Community Emergency Response Team). I have also attended SHEC training through my last company and would like to continue pursuant of my training to be a supervisor. I have spent the last year in the scrap metal industry and have gotten away from my underground skills a little bit. However, most of the skills I have picked up while away can also be applied to the pipeline industry as well. I would like to continue my growth with a very stable company as these Lay-Offs are becoming quite troublesome.

Current Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Years of relevant work experience:
5+ to 7 Years
Military Service:
No
Active Security Clearance:
No

Work Status: US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Desired Type: Employee
Desired Status: Full-time
Desired Salary: 12.00 USD Per Hour
Job Titles: Operator, laborer
Industries: Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Occupations: Building Construction/Skilled Trades
General/Other: Construction/Skilled Trades


Desired Work Shifts: First Shift (day), Second Shift (afternoon), Third Shift (night), Rotating
Weekend Preference: Yes
I can start Immediately