Author White
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Signature Land Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
03.2017 - Current
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Orange Park, FL05-2016
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- PPE use
- Active Listening
- Training & Development
- Organization
- Customer Relations
- Team Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Remote Office Availability
Affiliations
- Professional Arm Wrestling
- Weight lifting
- Raising money for veterans with PTSD
Accomplishments
- Florida Arm Wrestling State Champion
- Represented USA in 2021
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Signature Land Inc.
03.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School