Charles Hall
heavy equipment/construction
Shady Spring,WV
Summary
Diligent heavy equipment operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition. Will consider other jobs besides heavy equipment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
AlphaMetallurgical Resources
09.2008 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
Equipment Operator
Caternary Coal Company
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
2500 Hitachi Excavator Operator
Edwight Mining
10.2003 - 06.2005
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents 95%.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
- Notified supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
- Adjusted dig face angles for overburden depths and set correct lengths.
Enviromental Crew (equipment Operating)
Independence Coal Company
09.2000 - 11.2003
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Beckley Acoustics
08.1989 - 03.2000
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
Maintenance Technician
Little Beaver State Park
04.1989 - 09.1992
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
Education
CDL - Tractor Trailer Driving
03.2015
GED -
05.2003
- Relevant Coursework: General
Skills
- Track Clearing
- Product Knowledge
- Distance Measurement
- Effective Communication Skills
- Maintain Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Air Compressor Use
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator - AlphaMetallurgical Resources
09.2008 - Current
Equipment Operator - Caternary Coal Company
05.2005 - 08.2008
2500 Hitachi Excavator Operator - Edwight Mining
10.2003 - 06.2005
Enviromental Crew (equipment Operating) - Independence Coal Company
09.2000 - 11.2003
Heavy Equipment Operator - Beckley Acoustics
08.1989 - 03.2000
Maintenance Technician - Little Beaver State Park
04.1989 - 09.1992
Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center - CDL, Tractor Trailer Driving
Shady Spring High School - GED,