Charley Wiechert
Wasilla,USA
Summary
Diligent Heavy Equipment Operator with comprehensive knowledge of operating various heavy machinery in diverse construction environments. Demonstrated aptitude in efficiently completing projects while adhering to safety protocols. Proven ability to master equipment controls and collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Driver
GMC
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cruz Construction
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated motor grader and large mounted blowers/snow removal equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Maintain up to 50 miles of ice roads to keep open for vehicle traffic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kiewit
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Operated excavators, motor grader, bulldozers and scrapers to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Worley
03.2022 - 03.2023
- I am a heavy equipment operator, in winter months I clear snow with a grader in conjunction with a loader/blower combo, scarify, rake, drag, level and slick pads with loader/pusher, motor grader and bucket snow on occasion as well as push snow off pads & make ramps with D9 dozer & clear waterways with excavator
- After break up we haul gravel with dump trucks,, run dewatering activities, provide dust control with water truck, grade roads, ditch with excavator
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- 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.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Big Dipper Construction
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Plow Mat-Su Borough roads & subdivisions per borough contract, push berms and wing ditches with Motor Grader during snow events
- Scarify snow pact and ice on roads, Sand & chip roads, hills, intersections and areas in need as well as plow/sand/chip with dump truck
- Pre and post trip inspections performed daily
- Sometimes Scarify and plow in a crew conjunction with up to 3 other motor graders and up to two other trucks
Equipment Operator
Signature Land Servicces
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Clean snow from commercial parking, drive lanes, restaurants, shops and theaters as well as loading side dumps and dump trucks to haul out snow to off premises with Wheel Loader
- Operate motor grader cleaning ice and snow buildup, run sander to spread sand on slick areas
- Push hauled out snow into storage piles off premises with bulldozer
Equipment Operator/plow Truck Driver
Titan LLC
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Cleared snow from commercial and emergency services lots, pre and post trip inspections
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Foreman/Operator
Frontline Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Work remotely as well as locally running roofing and siding crew in the installation of metal siding and roofing, logistics of getting crew, products, supplies, tools and equipment to and from job site
- Timely manner of work completed, install siding and roofing product as prescribed by manufacturer
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Sales Associate
GoWireless Verizon Authorized Retailer
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Greet customers, answer their phone tech questions and figure out and resolve wireless issues
- Sell out, activate devices and inform customers how to use It
- Log and file paperwork, update online systems as needed, take inventory
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Heavy Equipment Operator
ASRC, Kuparuk, AK Maintenance
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Equipment Operator ASRC, Kuparuk, AK Maintenance Tech (Shutdown CPF1/CPF2)
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Operate Locomotives in transporting people and or freight, comply with GCOR, Federal, State and Company rules and guidelines to ensure safe passage of crew, passengers and freight from terminal to drop point
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Dells HighSchool
Wisconsin Dells, WI05.1993
Skills
- Excavator
- Dozer
- Tractor-trailer
- Commercial driving
- Grader Operation
- Flatbed
- Loader
- Tanker Experience
Certification
- CDL A, 06/93, Present
- Tanker Endorsement, 03/22, Present
- N endorsement for operating a water truck, Present
- Driver's License Class D, Present
- OSHA 30, Present
- OSHA 10, Present
- NCCER Certified
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Driver
GMC
05.2024 - 10.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cruz Construction
02.2024 - 05.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kiewit
08.2023 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Worley
03.2022 - 03.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Big Dipper Construction
12.2020 - 03.2022
Equipment Operator
Signature Land Servicces
12.2018 - 03.2019
Equipment Operator/plow Truck Driver
Titan LLC
01.2018 - 03.2018
Foreman/Operator
Frontline Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
GoWireless Verizon Authorized Retailer
08.2015 - 01.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
ASRC, Kuparuk, AK Maintenance
02.2014 - 06.2015
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
01.2005 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Dells HighSchool
- CDL A, 06/93, Present
- Tanker Endorsement, 03/22, Present
- N endorsement for operating a water truck, Present
- Driver's License Class D, Present
- OSHA 30, Present
- OSHA 10, Present
- NCCER Certified
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