Anthony Kent
Summary
Safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator proudly offering over 20 years' experience working on job sites in all types of conditions. High performing employee known for following all accurate operating procedures and for conducting routine maintenance regularly. Offering a strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- I operate Dozers, Loaders, Skidsteer, Water trucks, Offroad Haul Trucks.
Expert Equipment Operator
Arcosa
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
Universal Operator
Vulcan Materials
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to operate equipment safely.
- Operated 988K XE, 980H, 980M loaders
- Operated D8 Dozer
- Operated Support equipment such as Skid Steers ,Gannon Tractor, Back Hoe.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed quality checks to identify issues with the plants.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- SHE team leader (Safety Health Environmental) major part of having 8 ZERO MSHA citation inspections in a row.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Lafarge North America
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Fed 3 different plants while stockpiling material
- (Jaw crusher, cone crusher, and wash plant.)
- Completed jobs operating Cat 988, on a regular basis with advanced skill
- Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
- Contacted the Pit Boss immediately to report issues and followed up to ensure that they had been resolved
- Repaired and maintained the pit line
- Included splices, patches, roller replacement, V belt replacement and gearbox replacement
- Operated Skid Steer for plant clean up
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement Inc
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Fed 3 different plants while stockpiling material
- (Jaw crusher, cone crusher, and wash plant.)
- Completed jobs operating Cat 980, on a regular basis with advanced skill
- Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
- Helped construction personnel with specific job tasks
- Contacted the Pit Boss immediately to report issues and followed up to ensure that they had been resolved
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
- Plant maintenance
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- Cutting welding and plumbing
- Heavy Civil construction
- Operated D6 Dozers, Excavators, Skid Steers, 420 Backhoes, Water Truck, Rollers, Sheepsfoot
Driver
A Little Rock Company
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Safely operated a simple 18 class b vehicle
- Delivered sand and gravel
- Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling.
Ready Mix Driver
Desert Ready Mix LLC
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared concrete correctly to meet customer requirements
- Checked traffic, weather and special conditions like construction when planning routes
- Completed inspections before and after trips to uncover and note deficiencies
- Washed vehicle and mixer thoroughly and removed concrete buildup.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Drake Materials and Drake Cement
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Operated mining equipment, including loaders dozers excavators to feed a crusher
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift
- Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
- Followed company policies by performing pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
Equipment Operator / Driver
Asphalt Paving And Supplies Inc
10.2003 - 08.2015
- Started out as a ready mix driver
- Dispatched ready mix trucks
- Batched trucks
- Operated a Cat 966 loader
- Loaded trucks, Fed plants, created haul roads
- Delivered sand and gravel using 10 wheeled trucks and super 18 trucks
- Sales and service
- Operated D8 Dozers, excavators skid steers, water trucks, welders, cutting torches, hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norco High School
1991
Skills
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Following directions
- Safe equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Solid communication skills
- Flexible work schedule
- Construction machinery operation
- Developing Operational Improvements
- Customer Service
- Site Inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Dependable independent worker
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement
04.2025 - Current
Expert Equipment Operator
Arcosa
09.2023 - 09.2024
Universal Operator
Vulcan Materials
05.2019 - 08.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Lafarge North America
12.2018 - 05.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement Inc
05.2018 - 11.2018
Driver
A Little Rock Company
06.2016 - 04.2018
Ready Mix Driver
Desert Ready Mix LLC
08.2015 - 06.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
Drake Materials and Drake Cement
05.2014 - 08.2015
Equipment Operator / Driver
Asphalt Paving And Supplies Inc
10.2003 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Norco High School
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