Aldo Soto
Whitewater,WI
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused Foreman with 3 years of experience leading crews in excavation and directional drilling projects. Proven ability to interpret blueprints, operate heavy equipment, and manage teams to complete projects efficiently and on schedule. CDL Class A licensed and committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and performance in underground utility work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
FOREMAN
Lowe Underground Inc
Butler, WI
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of a field crew on excavation and directional drilling projects
- Interpreted and followed blueprints to ensure accurate utility placement and trenching
- Operated heavy equipment including excavators and skid steers
- Maintained a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring all crew members followed OSHA regulations
- Coordinated job site logistics and resolved on-site issues to keep projects on schedule
- Trained new crew members and led by example to promote efficiency and safety
OUTSIDE PLANT CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN III
TDS Telecommunications
Waunakee, WI
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Communicating job duties and responsibilities to internal construction crews.
- Focusing on crew efficiencies, ensuring assigned tasks are completed.
- Training, monitoring, and coaching team members to safely perform assigned tasks with related construction equipment.
- Performing quality control inspections of construction crew work. Ensuring safety protocols are enforced.
- Working with foreperson to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated hand and power tools for construction tasks efficiently.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
White Construction Co.
Beaver Dam, WI
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated specialized directional drilling equipment to install underground utilities
- Ensured proper setup and calibration of the directional drill to meet project specifications
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of drill site, including the layout of drilling lines, fluid management, and equipment inspections
- Followed all safety protocols and best practices to maintain a hazard-free work environment and ensured compliance with OSHA and company standards
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on drilling equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime
- Communicated effectively with the foreman and other team members to ensure project deadlines and safety goals were met
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School
Whitewater, WI06.2020
Skills
- Excavation & Directional Drilling
- Blueprint Reading
- Trenching & Backfilling
- Crew Leadership
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Excavators
- Skid Steers
Timeline
OUTSIDE PLANT CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN III
TDS Telecommunications
04.2025 - 04.2025
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
White Construction Co.
10.2022 - 01.2023
FOREMAN
Lowe Underground Inc
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School