ANTHONY BRYANT
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chad Brisben
Cincinnati, OH
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Erected scaffolding around work areas to ensure safety while working at heights.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as bulldozers and excavators.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of hazardous waste properly.
- Provided support services such as hauling away debris or cleaning up after demolitions.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Monitored progress of demolitions and reported any issues or delays promptly.
- Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety, and general public welfare.
- Maintained a clean worksite by disposing of trash regularly throughout the day.
- Worked with supervisors to determine best methods of demolishing structures.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Collaborated on tearing down structures utilizing tools such as hammers and crowbars.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Moved large objects manually or with assistance from machines like forklifts or cranes.
- Gathered, loaded, and transported site debris.
- Utilized necessary safety equipment including hard hats, goggles, and ear protection.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bronco Excavating
Fairfield, Ohio
09.2004 - 07.2019
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Provided assistance in the installation of pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems related to pipelines.
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Filled pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion for proper installation.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Calculated volumes of materials used during jobs such as trench excavations and backfill operations.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Repaired leaking joints in pipelines using welding equipment.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Marked and mapped underground pipe routes for accurate installation.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Executed backfill processes post-completion of piping setups.
- Executed trench digging using a backhoe for water and sewer pipe installation.
- Managed safe operation of heavy machinery such as tractors, bulldozers and loaders at worksites.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Verified that all safety protocols were followed while performing duties.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kelchner Construction
Springboro, Ohio
02.1998 - 08.2004
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Kings Mill High School
Kings Mills, OHSkills
- Rock removal
- Front end loader operations
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Excavation
- Lever controls
- Front end loader handling
- Construction equipment operation
- Compaction control knowledge
- Backfilling techniques
- Crane operations
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Dozer blade usage
- Bulldozer operation
- Fine grading techniques
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Wheel loader operation
- Air compressor use
- Track clearing
- Good judgement
- Site bulldozing
- Compactor operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Activity logging
- Ditch digging
- Hydraulic systems
- Debris removal
- Land clearing techniques
- Excavation depth control
- Pipeline installation techniques
- Pipe laying expertise
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment handling
- Skid steer proficiency
- Demolition procedures
- Commercial construction experience
- Trenching and shoring safety
- Material spreading techniques
Certification
I have my 30 Hours of OSHA certification.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chad Brisben
05.2019 - 10.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bronco Excavating
09.2004 - 07.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kelchner Construction
02.1998 - 08.2004
Kings Mill High School