Abraham Quezada
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Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Stone Ridge Contracting
Pocatello
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated heavy machinery on construction sites to support project completion.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment use and site logistics.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines while operating heavy equipment daily.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery operation and safety practices.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using heavy equipment effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and maintenance activities regularly.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Saw Operator
SME Steel
Pocatello
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated various saws to cut steel materials accurately.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded steel components for production schedules.
- Inspected cut materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Documented production data for inventory and quality control purposes.
Machine Operator Technician
JBS Beef Plant
Hyrum
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated machinery for beef processing to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets and maintain quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols to promote a safe working environment for all employees.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize operational disruptions.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Communicated with supervisors about any changes that need to be made during production runs.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.
- Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media as required.
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Site coordination
- Load management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Workflow optimization
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Training development
- Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Equipment handling
- Water truck operation
- Telehandler operation
- Crane operation
- Backhoe handling
- Rock removal
- Front end loader handling
- Loader controls
- Equipment inspection
- Material spreading techniques
- Decision-making
- Skid steer proficiency
- Moving and leveling dirt
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Stone Ridge Contracting
03.2023 - 01.2026
Saw Operator
SME Steel
09.2022 - 03.2023
Machine Operator Technician
JBS Beef Plant
09.2019 - 02.2021