Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Andres Foradory

Prescott

Summary

Committed and reliable heavy equipment operator/supervisor with 13 years of experience in heavy equipment operations in multiple fields from underground utilities to dirt operations. An out-of-the-box thinker who diligently addresses operational issues and ensures continued productivity. Known for superb work ethic, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to strictly enforce safety regulations and corporate policies. Recognized for being well organized, demonstrating self-motivation, perseverance, and flexibility to ensure professional results exceed all expectations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Materials/Heavy Equipment Operator

S&A Excavation
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.

Supervisor

MLC
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supervision of underground utility operation, heavy equipment operations, grading, Job paperwork, organize daily tasks, oversaw timecards, logistical and contractor coordination.
  • Takes action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers or falling objects.
  • Talk to clients and study interactions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Locate underground services, such as utilities, prior to beginning work.
  • Safely and efficiently run crew.

Heavy Equipment Operator

STS Materials
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Heavy Equipment operator, Mass ex of materials, grade and level pads, excavation of materials.
  • Equipment used D8 Dozer, Excavator 330, M Class Blade, D6, 23 Scraper.
  • Operate compactors, scrapers or rollers, to level, and compact.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, shovels, graders, or related equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bailey
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Heavy Equipment operator, push cat operations, large dirt work jobs.
  • Equipment used 140H, D9, D10, 330 Excavator, Hammer Excavator, 31/37 push pulls ops.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
  • Operated equipment on public roadways maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.

Heavy Equipment Operator

ERC
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Heavy equipment operator, pipe layer.
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  • Operated equipment on public roadways maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.

Paramedic

AMR/Lifeline
05.2014 - 07.2020
  • Medical and safety requirements at emergency scene, assessing the medical status of patients.
  • BLS & ALS.
  • Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction, CPR and other procedures and medications.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations and delegated tasks.

Firefighter

Christopher Creek Fire Department
06.2013 - 07.2020
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgement in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and provided emergency assistance.
  • Ensured all fire and life safety systems and equipment were in proper placement at properties.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Wildland tactics and strategies, type 1 firefighter with s-131, s245, s130, s190, 1-100, s212, s234.
  • Gila county engineers task book complete and with driver operator task book and fire 1 & 2 task book as well.
  • State fire school training with urban interface course, driver operator and engineering pump class.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Hellsgate fire
12.2013 - 02.2020
  • Firefighter 1 & 2/ wildland/ engineer.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Houston Mesa Fire Department
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Firefighter 1 & 2/ wildland.

J&L
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Construction
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
  • 10 years operation of backhoes (case/cat/john deer/ controls, excavators(315-325) all controls/skid steer, Gannon box, frontend loader.
  • All sizes/bulldozers (D6-D9)/water trucks/dump trucks/compaction wheels.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for work tasks and grading, using laser grading.
  • Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
  • Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
  • Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
  • Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
  • Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Installations of water (c900/iron Ductile/poly/valves/saddles) also sewer (3034/sch 40/sdr35) manholes/grinder systems, Electrical conduit.
  • Concrete work. drainage installation, K12 cutting and pipe fitting.
  • Construction

Education

AAES - Paramedic

01.2020

GED - Fire 1&2 operations, Wildland operations, EMT basic

Gila Community College
01.2011

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Loader operation
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Safety compliance
  • Machinery inspection
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Repair and maintenance
  • Effective communication skills
  • Materials movement
  • Decision-making
  • Excavation expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Materials/Heavy Equipment Operator

S&A Excavation
12.2024 - 08.2025

Supervisor

MLC
06.2024 - 09.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

STS Materials
02.2024 - 06.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bailey
08.2022 - 02.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

ERC
07.2020 - 08.2022

Paramedic

AMR/Lifeline
05.2014 - 07.2020

Firefighter/EMT-B

Hellsgate fire
12.2013 - 02.2020

Firefighter

Christopher Creek Fire Department
06.2013 - 07.2020

J&L
06.2013 - 01.2014

Firefighter/EMT-B

Houston Mesa Fire Department
01.2010 - 01.2016

GED - Fire 1&2 operations, Wildland operations, EMT basic

Gila Community College

AAES - Paramedic

Andres Foradory