Adam McGaha
Craig,CO
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator with a strong foundation in equipment operation, safety inspections, and maintenance procedures. Proven ability to execute excavation tasks and manage material handling effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
3b Enterprises
Craig, Colorado
04.2026 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and construction tasks, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed project plans to execute site preparation and material handling.
- Transported construction materials to designated work areas. around construction sites to work locations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment usage on-site.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Maintained equipment fueled and ready for immediate use, supporting efficient project scheduling.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Continuous Miner Operator
Eagle Adcar Highwall Mining
Ashland, Kentucky
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Operated continuous miner to extract coal efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance team.
- Performed routine maintenance on mining equipment such as lubrication and cleaning.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate mining activities and workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of production data and equipment usage.
- Kept up to date with new technologies used in mining operations.
- Provided assistance with setting up explosives for blasting purposes.
- Organized survey forms or reports for distribution or analysis.
Haul Truck Driver
Bower Brothers Construction
Craig, Colorado
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated haul trucks to transport materials across construction sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure truck safety and compliance.
- Maintained communication with site supervisors regarding load status.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials as needed on-site.
- Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding routes and progress.
- Adhered to safety regulations while driving the haul truck.
- Followed traffic laws and obeyed posted speed limits at all times.
Education
GED -
Windham School District
Huntsville, TX08-2014
Skills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Equipment operation
- Excavation
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety inspections
- Maintenance procedures
- Material handling
- Site logistics
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
3b Enterprises
04.2026 - Current
Continuous Miner Operator
Eagle Adcar Highwall Mining
01.2021 - 04.2025
Haul Truck Driver
Bower Brothers Construction
08.2020 - 01.2021
GED -
Windham School District