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Chad Burnham

Corinth,NY

Summary

Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient on the gradall machine, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, shoulder machine, lowboy, paver, roller, water truck, bucket truck, log loader and skidder machine. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 12 years of heavy equipment experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Every job I’ve entailed I’ve been the main operator. Im looking to better myself.

Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of Corinth
Corinth, New York
08.2023 - Current
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.

Saratoga County DPW

Motor Equipment Operator
Saratoga Springs, New York
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment in a safe manor.
  • Operation of gradall machine, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, shoulder machine, lowboy, paver, roller, water truck, bucket truck, log loader, skidder machine, bulldozer and plow trucks.
  • Perform tasks such as cleaning culverts, ditching, water main breaks, sewer breaks, digging around power and gas lines, cutting trees, road patching, bridge work, snow removal, black topping, and any other assigned tasks.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Grade roads to the correct grade.
  • Haul equipment to and from job sites. Including oversized loads.
  • Following OSHA regulations.
  • Install new water and sewer lines. Drainage pipes.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Village of Corinth
Corinth, NY
06.2013 - 04.2019
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • 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.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

WSWHE BOCES Myers Learning Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
06-2012

Skills

  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Class A CDL
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Good Judgement
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Safety Procedures
  • Clean Driving Record
  • First Aid Training
  • Roadway Grading
  • Communicating Job Status
  • Following Directions
  • Inclement Working Conditions
  • Road Construction
  • Asphalt Paving
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Effective communication skills
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Lever controls
  • Loader Operation
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Ground disturbance oversight
  • Safety regulation compliance
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Construction background
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Debris Removal
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Trench work
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Equipment Logs
  • Materials Movement
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Excavating
  • Digging & installing water/ gas line
  • Land clearing
  • Tree & stump removal
  • Snow removal
  • Setting up transits
  • Installing culverts
  • Pitching on pipes
  • Water meters
  • Water main and sewer mains

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of Corinth
08.2023 - Current

Saratoga County DPW

Motor Equipment Operator
04.2019 - 08.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Village of Corinth
06.2013 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

WSWHE BOCES Myers Learning Center

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