Calvin Hatch
Montesano,WA
Summary
Trustworthy professional offering over 10 years in construction. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems. Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Equipment Operator I
Freeport-McMoRan
Leadville, Colorado
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to support mining operations efficiently.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards effectively.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Load and unload trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- D8, D10, 16M Grader, 336, 349 Excavator, 40T Rock Truck, 980 Loader, 988 Loader, Off Road Water Truck, Rock Hammer, Magnetic Sorting Bucket, Roller Compactor...
Equipment Operator
Granite Excavation
Boise, ID
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
Construction Foreman
Specialty Foundation Systems
Billings, MT
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Kept track of supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
- Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
- Assessed usage of equipment by crews to prevent accidents, damage and safety violations.
- Worked with suppliers to keep materials flowing and meet demanding timelines.
Civil Foreman
Blattner Energy
Avon, MN
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
Farm Manager
DeBuff Enterprises
Shawmut, MT
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
Operator
Barnard Construction Company
Bozeman, MT
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Put up and attached structural components and poured concrete to complete construction projects as scheduled.
Field Engineer
CMG Construction
Billings, MT
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Wrote documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
- Managed the team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
- Identified root cause and delivered recommendations to alleviate future issues and failures.
- Determined major alterations to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Oversaw quality control checks for major concrete pours.
- Utilized knowledge and skills in root cause failure analysis.
- Collected samples of soils and construction materials in field to measure physical characteristics.
OPERATOR/PIPE LAYER/PIPE FUSING TECH/GENERALLABORE
Barnard Construction Company
Bozeman, MT
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Equipment Operator
CMG Construction
Billings, MT
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Installed water, sewer and storm drain systems, laying as many as 800 feet per day.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montesano Jr-Sr High School
Montesano, WA06.2010
Skills
- Commercial and Residential Projects
- Daily Reporting
- Cost Estimation
- Employee Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Job Site Management
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Support Equipment Operator I
Freeport-McMoRan
06.2024 - 01.2025
Equipment Operator
Granite Excavation
10.2023 - 05.2024
Construction Foreman
Specialty Foundation Systems
12.2022 - 05.2023
Civil Foreman
Blattner Energy
02.2020 - 12.2022
Farm Manager
DeBuff Enterprises
02.2019 - 11.2019
Operator
Barnard Construction Company
03.2018 - 06.2018
Field Engineer
CMG Construction
01.2016 - 08.2017
OPERATOR/PIPE LAYER/PIPE FUSING TECH/GENERALLABORE
Barnard Construction Company
04.2014 - 08.2015
Equipment Operator
CMG Construction
07.2012 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Montesano Jr-Sr High School