Andrew Ortega
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
United States Army Veteran honorably discharged seeking to obtain a position as a Heavy Equipment Operator where my skills, experience, and knowledge can be effectively and fully utilized in the industry. Well experienced and trained but looking to expand my capabilities. Capable of adjusting rapidly to new challenging situations as well as working independently and part of a team to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drill Rig Operator
Stormwater pros
Mesa, Arizona
08.2024 - Current
- Operated drill rig equipment for excavation and installation projects
- Maintained accurate logs of drilling activities and equipment usage daily.
- Trained new operators on rig operations and safety procedures effectively.
- Maintained, operated and repaired drilling rigs.
- Performed daily maintenance on rigs, including checking fluid levels, lubrication and cleaning.
- Checked operation of pumps, valves and other components to ensure proper functioning of the rig.
Infantryman
United States Army
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Squad leader of 4 soldiers, accountable for 30,000 or more of personal equipment.
- Trained on multiple weapon systems from the m4 carbine to crew serve guns, trained on a track M-113 that hauls infantry engineers’ medics and mortar crews, led a mortar gun crew at a live fire training exercise.
- Completed the army NCO professional development for completion of non-commissioned officer school.
- Supervised and led a team of heavy weapons specialists, educating and applying hands-on training for them to succeed in the team’s operations and tasks.
- Cleaned and ensured storage of multi-million-dollar vehicles and assigned equipment.
- Upheld safety protocols in ass performed tasks with no injuries or negative results.
- Instructed incoming soldiers on current weapon systems and assisted in reconnaissance missions.
- Attained expert marksmanship qualification.
- Discharged Honorably in April 2023 while receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal.
Education
Level 1 & 2 ADEPT Certifications - Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing: Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Excavator, Bulldozer
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
03.2023
Skills
- First-Aid and CPR
- Physical Strength and Endurance
- Building and Engineering Knowledge
- Project Organization
- National Certification in Backhoe
- National Certification in Bulldozer
- National Certification in Excavator
- National Certification in Wheel Loader
- Proficient in Skid Steer
- Proficient in Mini-Ex
- Proficient in Water Truck
- Operational techniques
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety procedures of heavy equipment
- Grade
- Reading
- Setting
- Hand Levels
- Engineers Levels
- Laser Levels
- Utility procedures
- Power Source Procedures
- Knowledge of soils
- Relative compaction requirements
- Excavation Math
- Construction Math
Certification
- Level 1 & 2 ADEPT Certifications
- First Aid & CPR
Military Achievements
Army Good Conduct Medal
Timeline
Drill Rig Operator
Stormwater pros
08.2024 - Current
Infantryman
United States Army
10.2019 - 04.2023
Level 1 & 2 ADEPT Certifications - Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing: Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Excavator, Bulldozer
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America