Benny Cooper
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sims Metal
11.2020 - Current
- Operate loader to feed hopper with scrap metal
- Package metals for shipping and cargo containers
- Weigh and segregate various material types
- Load trucks with debris for refuse.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Management
11.2010 - 08.2020
- Operated front end loader to help with the recycling of organic materials
- Ran excavator to load screening machine
- Drove dump truck to move finished materials to stockpile locations
- Ran bulldozer to push refuse in the landfill
- Operated Compactors to maximize fill area and maintain grade
- Drove water truck
- Capped off cell daily to protect the environment
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers
Cleveland, OH
05.2000 - 06.2010
- I graduated from the apprenticeship and worked in Ohio for years before moving to California.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Boosted overall project efficiency by effectively planning machine movements and coordinating with other operators onsite.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
Education
Associate's degree - Finance
Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OHJourneyman - Construction
Operating Engineers Apprentiship
Richfield, OHSkills
- Loader Operation (10 years)
- Excavator (10 years)
- Dozer (10 years)
- Compactor (10 years)
- Skid Steer (10 years)
- Articulated Dump Truck Skills
- Excavator Attachment Usage
- Soil Compaction Methods
- Site Preparation Techniques
- Roadway Grading
Certification
- OSHA Certified, 09/01/26
- Trench Safety, 09/01/26
- Class A CDL, 09/01/26, Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Tankers
- HAZWOPER, 09/01/22
Assessments
Construction safety, 05/01/22, Proficient, Using safe practices while on a construction site
Personal Information
- Relocation: Anywhere
- Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sims Metal
11.2020 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Management
11.2010 - 08.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers
05.2000 - 06.2010
Associate's degree - Finance
Kent State University at Kent
Journeyman - Construction
Operating Engineers Apprentiship