Christopher Yoakum
Newton
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating scrapers, excavators, dump trucks, dozers, and skid loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sandstone
Carlisle
06.2025 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Knox Trucking LLC
Adel
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Operate various types of heavy equipment to grade projects.
- Clean and maintain machines, making sure all fluids are at proper levels, and the machine is greased well before every shift.
- Utilize my CDL A to haul aggregate and or dirt as well as equipment when needed to help progress the job quicker and efficiently
Heavy Equipment Operator
Berkey Home Builders
Altoona
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Safely operate equipment in very small areas backfilling foundations and basements of houses and other structures
Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Construction
West Des Moines
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Use a skid loader to help move construction supplies across the job site for contractors, while looking out for foot traffic, as well as other obstacles.
- Maintain and fix access roads and drain sites so that traffic can safely enter and exit the job, and water can drain accordingly.
- Make sure equipment was well maintained and ready for use when needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior Highschool
Newton, IA05-2016
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
- Preventative maintenance
- CDL A hauling
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Proper Parts lubrication
- Safety procedures
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Repair and maintenance
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sandstone
06.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Knox Trucking LLC
04.2023 - 06.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Berkey Home Builders
04.2022 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Construction
09.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior Highschool
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