Aram Hurtado Meraz
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Experienced heavy equipment operator (300+ hrs) with a strong track record in site preparation and safety compliance. Proficient in operating excavators, backhoes, dozer and other heavy machinery, consistently delivering high-quality results in commercial construction projects. Leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams to meet deadlines while adhering to safety protocols. Committed to maintaining equipment standards and adapting to dynamic work environments to exceed productivity goals. Responsible, safety-conscious and quickly adapt to changes in work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Devco Construction
Phoenix, AZ
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
Painting
Charlie's Painting
Phoenix , AZ
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Interior and exterior painting for commercial and residential
- Managed crew to ensure efficiency in timely manner
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting with sanding tools.
- Assisted painters with masking off areas prior to painting.
- Applied finishing touches, such as painting and installing fixtures.
- Concrete, wood, drywall repairs
Carpenter
Knotty Custom Furniture & Design
Apache Junction, AZ
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
HEO Academy
Bee Branch, AR03-2025
Skills
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Site preparation and excavation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Heavy equipment proficiency
- Bulldozer and grader operation
- Loading and unloading materials
- Water truck operation
- Commercial construction expertise
- OSHA 10 certification
- Excavator attachment operation
- Heavy lifting skills
- Surface repair techniques
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Operator Certification #250303221 issued 03/27/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Devco Construction
04.2025 - 07.2025
Painting
Charlie's Painting
01.2024 - 12.2024
Carpenter
Knotty Custom Furniture & Design
03.2022 - 12.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
HEO Academy