Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at MVR Timber Cutting, excelling in heavy equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability in fault diagnosis and rigging techniques, ensuring efficient logging operations. Recognized for leadership in organizing work crews and maintaining high safety standards, contributing to a secure and productive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator and Logging Operations
MVR Timber Cutting and Weyerhaueser
Olympia
09.2018 - Current
Operated a variety of heavy equipment, such as a feller buncher, processors, loading shovels, and yarders.
Ground Operations including Rigging Slinger and Choker setter
Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
Organized work crews involved in various aspects of logging operations.
Underground Power Technician
Potelco
Hubbard
05.2011 - 08.2012
Installed new piping systems for electricity, fiber optics and other utilities.
Performed preventative maintenance on utility equipment
Worked with utility inspectors during installation of new equipment for public utilities.
Operated backhoes, vac trucks, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
Arranged traffic cones, drums and other equipment to direct traffic and barricade work areas.