Charles Tanner
Moore Haven
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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tomahawk Construction
Fort Myers
06.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on construction sites.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Cleared debris and prepared sites for excavation and construction activities.
- 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.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- 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.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
Heavy Equipment Operator
McLeod Land Services
Nokomis
05.1998 - 06.2026
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on construction sites.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
Education
North Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment inspection
- GPS system utilization
- Safety protocol adherence
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tomahawk Construction
06.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
McLeod Land Services
05.1998 - 06.2026
North Fort Myers