Andrew Tumbleson
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Diligent operator with comprehensive knowledge of operating various heavy machinery in diverse construction environments. Demonstrated aptitude in efficiently completing projects while adhering to safety protocols. Proven ability to master equipment controls and collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mountain Ridge custom homes
Wasilla, Alaska
06.2026 - Current
- Operating excavators clearing land of trees, brush, and unwanted materials.
- Assisted builders by accurately digging foundations, septic systems, and leach fields per specified measurements.
- Digging up old septic systems and leach fields to remove and replace.
- Executed asphalt removal in parking lots and driveways, facilitating preparation for resurfacing.
- Digging nearby and under utilities safely and efficiently.
- Loaded dump trucks with various materials for efficient site cleanup and removal.
Pioneer Loader alpine exploration
Northern Energy Services
Alpine Oilfield, AK
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated front end loader to break trail across tundra, initiating ice road construction process.
- Marked and established roadway by measuring proper width and driving stakes, ensuring accurate alignment for safe travel.
- Compacted snow and constructed the first layer of ice to establish a safe barrier over the tundra for the next phase.
- Constructed ramps and pathways of ice, snow, and water off main road, facilitating fleet access to jobsites and lakes.
- Led and coordinated a crew of rock trucks and water buffaloes making sure there was proper workflow and the job was being done in a safe manner.
Heavy equipment operator
Turner construction
05.2020 - 10.2025
- Executed excavation, grading, and site preparation using excavator, rock truck, front end loader, bulldozer, and grader to transform raw ground into roads and house pads for new subdivisions.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Operated various heavy equipment regularly with advanced skill to ensure efficient project execution.
- Showcased versatility by operating multiple types of heavy machinery, adapting to project requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Energy Services
Prudhoe Bay , AK
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Operated D3 dozer to push snow and ice, constructing ice pads for crane access during pipeline maintenance.
- Coordinated unloading of semi maxi trailers filled with snow/ice and vac trucks of water, ensuring constant workflow.
heavy equipment operator/labor
T&J gravel products
03.2010 - 12.2019
- I ran front end loader's feeding and removing finished material from screen plant, wash plant, and crusher plant.
- Loaded trucks with topsoil, rock, and sand as they arrived at yard, fulfilling their material needs.
- In charge of maintenance of the different plants on site.
- when the top soil sales slowed down i would work in the shop helping mechanics with their duties
Special Effects Technician
EPSG Management Services
10.2010 - 11.2010
- Special Effects Technician Assistant on the filming of the movie "Big Miracle".
- Operated fog machines, ice chippers and various hand tools to re-dress shooting locations in between different takes.
Pipe Inspector
Opti Staffing Group
12.2007 - 04.2009
- Inspected and repaired drill pipe, casing, and tubing; ensured integrity of critical welds on oil rigs
Education
CDL
Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction
Kenai, AK08-2026
High School Diploma -
Wasilla High School
Wasilla, AK05-2005
Skills
- CLass A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsement
- Over 8000 hours in front end loader
- Proficient in loading dump trucks, side dumps, and rock trucks with front end loader or excavator
- Able to load dump trucks within the legal weight limit with in a few 100 pounds
- skilled in fork attachments and moving heavy objects in a safe manner
- highly skilled in moving snow with bucket or snow blade attachment
- Skilled in building ice roads and ramps out of snow and ice chips
- over 4000 hours in excavator
- using excavator to pull grade for roads and house pads, also digging ditches, trench lines, and pulling shoulders
- Digging around utilities
- Digging up septic and leach field systems
- over 2000 hours in bulldozer
- using dozer to push stock piles, stripping virgin ground, and pulling grade for roads and house pads
- proficient in running older style graders
- used grader to pull grade for roads in preparation for asphalt
- used grader to maintain haul roads for dump trucks and rock trucks by removing mud and filling in pot holes and dips
- over 4000 hours in rock trucks, hauling various materials on road and off road
References
Tom Henkel
owner
T&J gravel products
907-232-6339
former employer
Rex Turner
owner
Turner construction
907-841-6169
current summer employer
Dixon Holland
owner
Denali industrial services
907-373-8427
current winter employer
Conner Knowles
employee
Northern Energy Service
907-414-1799
former co-worker
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mountain Ridge custom homes
06.2026 - Current
Pioneer Loader alpine exploration
Northern Energy Services
11.2025 - 04.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Energy Services
02.2025 - 04.2025
Heavy equipment operator
Turner construction
05.2020 - 10.2025
Special Effects Technician
EPSG Management Services
10.2010 - 11.2010
heavy equipment operator/labor
T&J gravel products
03.2010 - 12.2019
Pipe Inspector
Opti Staffing Group
12.2007 - 04.2009
CDL
Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction
High School Diploma -
Wasilla High School