Andrew Davis
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industry,PA
Summary
Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
IUOE Local 66
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2017 - Current
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Foreman
Team Fishel
Rochester, PA
01.2012 - 06.2017
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Landscape Foreman
Tuma Lawn Service & Landscaping
Monaca, PA
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester, PA 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Front end loader operations
Interpreting maps and instructions
Daily vehicle inspections
Materials movement
Safe equipment operation
Residential construction
Heavy Equipment Operation
Safety and compliance
Project Management
Routine cleaning
Safety program understanding
Loader controls
Following directions
Commercial construction
Effective communication skills
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
OSHA 10
01-2022
Forklift
01-2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
IUOE Local 66
06.2017 - Current
Foreman
Team Fishel
01.2012 - 06.2017
Landscape Foreman
Tuma Lawn Service & Landscaping
03.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
09.2002 - 06.2006