James Ard
Hornbeck,LA
Summary
e Hardworking Heavy equipment known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Recon Remedial Services
Houston, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Diamond D inc
Sulphur, LA
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Robbins Brothers
Colmesneil, TX
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Well Driller
Big E Drilling
Bellaire, TX
11.1992 - 03.2017
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
- Monitored gauges and made adjustments to drilling machinery to maintain proper operation.
Education
GED -
Treasure Lake Job Corps
Indiahoma, OK11-1989
Skills
- Valid Driver's LicenseParts LubricationHeavy Equipment OperationTeamwork and CollaborationPreventive MaintenanceEquipment Logs
- Parts Lubrication
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Logs
Certification
- Osha 10
- Twic
- Nccer rigger
- LIT(welding)
Affiliations
- Hunting and Fishing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Recon Remedial Services
09.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Diamond D inc
03.2020 - 09.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Robbins Brothers
04.2017 - 02.2019
Well Driller
Big E Drilling
11.1992 - 03.2017
GED -
Treasure Lake Job Corps
- Osha 10
- Twic
- Nccer rigger
- LIT(welding)
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