Caden Leath
Galax,VA
Summary
Hardworking , time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner Hands-on Excavator Operator experienced in safely maneuvering loader and dozer equipment. Extensive knowledge of DOT regulations, reporting procedures, permit guidelines and proper disposal requirements. Strong mechanical abilities with eye for detail and well-honed maintenance skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills and site maintenance. Always ready for any assignment and willing to help team members with repair work, clean up and special tasks. Follows directions well and always maintains safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavator Operator
Beaver Excavating
Raleigh, North Carolina
2024.10 - 2025.01
- Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cr Henderson company
Pulaski , Virginia
2023.08 - 2024.10
- Load material onto street and off road trucks
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed blueprints when performing excavation tasks in order to ensure accuracy in terms of depth requirements and overall shape desired.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Used GPS technology along with traditional survey methods in order to accurately locate boundaries prior to beginning excavation activities.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Diesel Technician
Truck service enterprise
Galax, VA
2019.07 - 2023.08
- Commercial Roadside service
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of company's equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Life Christians Academy
Hillsville, VA2021-05
Skills
- Trench work
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Road Construction
- Roadway Grading
- First Aid Training
- Site Prep
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Maintenance and repair
- Valid Driver's license
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Excavator operation
- Land clearing
- GPS navigation
- Effective communication skills
- Machine maintenance
- GPS navigation systems
- Site grading
- Bulldozer operations
- Soil compaction
- Erosion control
- Workplace safety
- Written and verbal communication
- Grade checking
Certification
- CPR trained
- OSHA 10
- Flagger safety
- Silica trained
- Confined space trained
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Beaver Excavating
2024.10 - 2025.01
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cr Henderson company
2023.08 - 2024.10
Diesel Technician
Truck service enterprise
2019.07 - 2023.08
High School Diploma -
New Life Christians Academy