ChrIstopher Hesse
EWMI Enviromental Waste Minimization
Greenville,WI
1
Language
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Certification
26
years of professional experience
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator with broad production experience on excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, and haul trucks across pipeline, railroad, and industrial construction work. Supports earthmoving, stabilization, and site prep while keeping crews supplied with the material flow needed to stay on schedule. Brings added value from QC and lead-shift exposure on coating and production jobs.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 3 Months- Oversaw the safe operation of heavy machinery during construction projects, prioritizing adherence to established safety protocols.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety measures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity on site.
- Executed site preparation tasks, including grading and excavation, using various equipment types.
- Monitored job site activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Operated a range of heavy equipment on a regular a basis with advanced skill.
- 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.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- 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.
- Operated machining equipment safely with a team of operators.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 5 Months- Operated Cat 349 excavator, Cat 988 wheel loader, Cat D6 dozer, Cat 740 haul trucks to move, mix, spread, loadout, and stabilize earth according to job specifications.
- Performed maintenance tasks on heavy machinery to ensure peak performance standards were met.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Fostered positive relationships with site contractors, ensuring equipment needs were met promptly and efficiently.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Industrial Hygienist
3 Months- Monitor and record atmospheric levels and conditions for operations safety management team.
- Conducted comprehensive exposure assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and guidelines.
- Analyzed air quality, noise levels, and chemical exposures using advanced monitoring equipment.
- Implemented safety and health programs to minimize injuries and health concerns to employees and safety officers.
- Conducted air quality monitoring, analyzing results and providing actionable insights for improved conditions.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
6 Months- Moved and leveled earth to prepare for construction of new railroad spurs
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Boosted overall project efficiency by effectively planning machine movements and coordinating with other operators onsite.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
Heavy Equipment Operator
9 Months- Operated JD850 and Cat 349 to support pipeline production
- Resolved minor mechanical issues promptly to maintain continuous operation of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Collaborated closely with site engineers and project managers to ensure accurate implementation of construction plans.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
9 Months- Operated JD850 dozer and Cat 349 excavator to facilitate pipeline production
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated a range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Reduced material waste, utilizing bulldozers for precise grading and leveling.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
- Streamlined excavation processes to meet stringent deadlines, operating excavators with precision.
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Months- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Reduced material waste, utilizing bulldozers for precise grading and leveling.
- Reduced equipment downtime, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
- Streamlined excavation processes to meet stringent deadlines, operating excavators with precision.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery, contributing to timely project completions.
Heavy Equipment Operator
5 Months- Operated various pieces of equipment, including trackhoe, excavator, bulldozer, front end loader, and scrapers for a new local 450 construction site.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following all established protocols.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Reduced material waste, utilizing bulldozers for precise grading and leveling.
- Reduced equipment downtime, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
- Streamlined excavation processes to meet stringent deadlines, operating excavators with precision.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery, contributing to timely project completions.
Heavy Equipment Operator
1 Year 4 Months- Responsibilities
- Operated heavy equipment including front-end loaders, bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, motor graders, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, and rough terrain forklifts to perform construction and excavation tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers for site preparation and material handling.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance of equipment and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate excavation projects and maintain project timelines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Months- Operate heavy equipment such as, front-end loaders, different types of bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, motor graders, heavy loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, rough terrain forklifts, bob cats, trackhoe and large trenchers.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete site preparation tasks.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring operational safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in developing site layouts for efficient material movement and workflow optimization.
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Months- Duties: Operate heavy equipment such as motorized road graders, front-end loaders, different types of bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, rollers, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors, with pan or scraper attachments, backhoes, excavators, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, water distributors, rough terrain forklifts, sweepers, bob cats, trenchoe and large trenchers.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete site preparation tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute excavation, grading, and backfilling operations efficiently.
Heavy Equipment Operator / Lead Shift Supervisor/ QC
2 Years 9 Months- I gained much experience during my time at Shaw Cor as a supervisor. Duties as a supervisor included inspecting and identifying repairs that needed to be corrected to FBE and CWC coated pipe. I had been trained for QC by Bredero Shaw. I also operated heavy equipment and oversaw employees for the movement and production of the coating for the pipe.
- Duties: Operate heavy equipment such as motorized road graders, front-end loaders, different types of bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, rollers, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors, backhoes, excavators, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, water distributors, rough terrain forklifts, sweepers, bobcats, and large trenchers.
- Operate heavy equipment to lift, load, haul dump, spread, grub, excavate and level, topsoil, gravel, clay, dolomite, sand, limestone, and other types of materials, equipment and supplies.
Heavy Equipment Operator
8 Months- Duties: Operate heavy equipment to lift, load, haul dump, spread, grub, excavate and level, top soil, gravel, clay, dolomite, sand, lime stone, and other types of materials, equipment and supplies Operate Loader, skid steer, forklift, trachoe, etc.
- Dlg holes, set forms, pour concrete, bush hammerlng plers, wrecklng forms, etc.
Heavy Equipment Operator / Lead Shift Supervisor/ QC
2 Years 4 Months- Duties: Operate heavy equipment such as motorized road graders, front-end loaders, different types of bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, rollers, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors, backhoes, excavators, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, water distributors, rough terrain forklifts, sweepers, bob cats, and large trenchers.
Heavy Equipment Operator / Truck Driver
6 Years 4 Months- Duties: Operate heavy equipment such as motorized road graders, front-end loaders, different types of bulldozers with winch or ripper attachments, rollers, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors, backhoes, excavators, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, water distributors, rough terrain forklifts, sweepers, bob cats, and large trenchers and gained my CDL's.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Heavy equipment operation 30+
Excavator 20+
Dozer 20+
Forklift 20+
Loader operation 20+
Pipeline construction 5+
Earth stabilization 5+
Trenching 5+
Grading 20+
Loadout operations 10+
Haul truck operation 5+
CDL 10+
Crew supervision 3+
Jobsite safety 20+
Equipment inspection 20+
Quality control 20+
Earthmoving operations 20+
Equipment training 5+
Foreman support 4+
Material handling 30+
Rigging 5+
Certification
- Driver's License
- Osha 40 Hazwoper
- Yearly refresh
- OSHA 10
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
EWMI Enviromental Waste Minimization
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
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ENTACT, LLC
11.2021 - 04.2024Read More
Industrial Hygienist
Certified Safety
01.2020 - 04.2020Read More
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Ppl construction & engineers
05.2019 - 11.2019Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Twln rivers llc
03.2018 - 12.2018Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Preclslon Pipeline, LLC
03.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
NEC
10.2016 - 02.2017Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ragnar Benson
05.2016 - 10.2016Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zachry Construction Corporation
12.2014 - 04.2016Read More
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Bechtel
09.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zachry
04.2013 - 08.2013Read More
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Pipe Coating Contractor
07.2010 - 04.2013Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mason Construction
11.2009 - 07.2010Read More
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Pipe Coating Contractor
06.2007 - 10.2009Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator / Truck Driver
Radtke Construction
02.2001 - 06.2007Read More
Omro High School
High School Diploma
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Additional Information
Many jobsite safety awards achieved throughout my years of service from Residencial , Commercial , Industrial , and Pipeline.