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CIPRIANO LOPEZ

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 25+ years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Operator with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Loader (Floating)

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory levels and maintained accurate records, ensuring optimal stock availability for timely shipping.
  • Implemented safety measures during the loading process, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Carried out routine maintenance checks on equipment used in the loading process, ensuring optimal functionality at all times.
  • Effectively communicated with supervisors regarding any concerns or potential obstacles affecting loading operations.
  • Maintained clean work areas, promoting an organized and safe working environment for all employees.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily loading goals and maintain high-quality standards.

Pit Operator

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to team goals by providing support during high-stress situations, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Conducted thorough pre-shift inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality before each workday commenced.
  • Demonstrated adaptability amidst changing priorities or unexpected disruptions, ensuring continued progress toward organizational objectives.
  • Implemented innovative problem-solving techniques to address complex operational challenges quickly and decisively.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt repairs.
  • Acted as a liaison between management and ground-level workers, fostering open communication channels for greater workplace cohesion.
  • Operated heavy machinery proficiently, resulting in faster loading and unloading times.
  • Complied with all regulatory requirements, minimizing company risk exposure and potential fines.
  • Utilized strategic planning skills to coordinate daily tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment through consistent housekeeping practices.
  • Enhanced pit operation efficiency by implementing new safety protocols and procedures.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Pug Mill Operator

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current
  • Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed due to absences or personnel changes.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles into daily routines, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality outputs.
  • Supported a positive company culture by actively participating in team-building activities and promoting open communication among coworkers.
  • Reduced downtime for equipment repairs by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they became critical.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between loaders, drivers, and other staff members to ensure seamless coordination during the loading process.
  • Conducted regular inspections of loading equipment, ensuring proper functionality and reducing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Heavy Equipment Operator

J3 Construction
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • 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.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Operated Excavators,Loaders,Backhoes and Skidsteers to complete safe and efficient work.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.

Paving Crew Member/Heavy Equipment Operator

Curran Contracting
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • 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.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Coordinated control of traffic passing near paving work zones and trained team members in courteous public relations.
  • Inspected paving equipment and made adjustments for asphalt operations to proceed.
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Operated Screed on daily basis.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
  • Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
  • Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
  • Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
  • Worked on driveways, roads, parking lots Highways and other projects alongside 10-person crew.
  • Operated paving, milling, rolling and loading machines to complete projects on schedule.
  • Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
  • Laid materials such as stone, concrete and asphalt on in routine and special configurations based on project specifications.
  • Observed distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow and indicated low spots for workers to add material.
  • Kept traffic away from job sites to protect workers, equipment and private individuals.

Asphalt Supervisor/Asphalt Paving Foreman

Quest Contracting
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Conducted safety meetings and toolbox meetings and instructed team in paving machine operation and materials handling.
  • Coordinated control of traffic passing near paving work zones and trained team members in courteous public relations.
  • Exemplified company's vision and core values and constantly insisted on top-quality paving and customer service.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Seafood Processor

Silverbayseafoods
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
  • Segregated products according to color, size, and grade.
  • Discarded defective matters into waste.
  • Opened and removed raw materials.
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Operated industry-specific machines such as Forklifts and Baader equipment.

Asphalt Paving Foreman

Lee's Asphalt
04.2011 - 01.2018
  • Exemplified company's vision and core values and constantly insisted on top-quality paving and customer service.
  • Conducted safety meetings and toolbox meetings and instructed team in paving machine operation and materials handling.
  • Coordinated control of traffic passing near paving work zones and trained team members in courteous public relations.
  • Inspected paving equipment and made adjustments for asphalt operations to proceed.
  • Supervised setup and teardown of asphalt equipment and materials at job sites and led team in cleanup.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
  • Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems
  • Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.

Asphalt Crew/Grading Crew

Magnum Paving Inc
08.2002 - 02.2011
  • Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
  • Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
  • Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
  • Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
  • Worked on driveways, roads, parking lots and other projects alongside 7-person crew.
  • Operated paving, milling, rolling and loading machines to complete projects on schedule.
  • Operated company vehicles to collect asphalt and deliver to worksites.
  • Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
  • Laid materials such as stone, concrete and asphalt on in routine and special configurations based on project specifications.
  • Kept traffic away from job sites to protect workers, equipment and private individuals.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekends
  • Operated Paving Machine,Skip Loader,Roller,Loader,Skidsteer,Backhoe, AND Excavator on daily basis.

Electrical Apprentice/Equipment Operator

Mountain Power Electric
04.1999 - 06.2002
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Erected structural components, poured concrete and completed other construction-related tasks.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
  • Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
  • Increased job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
  • Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual.
  • Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.

CASHIER

Blockbuster Video
04.1994 - 11.1998
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Greeted over 300 customers per day.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cholla Magnet High School
Tucson, AZ
03.1999

Skills

  • Equipment Logs
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Accident Prevention
  • Load Management
  • Good Judgment
  • Team Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Road Construction
  • Time Management
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Residential Construction
  • Materials Movement
  • Team Training
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Relationship Building
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Safety Compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Shipping Loader (Floating)

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current

Pit Operator

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current

Pug Mill Operator

Vulcan Materials
11.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

J3 Construction
12.2021 - 11.2022

Paving Crew Member/Heavy Equipment Operator

Curran Contracting
01.2020 - 11.2021

Seafood Processor

Silverbayseafoods
06.2018 - 09.2018

Asphalt Supervisor/Asphalt Paving Foreman

Quest Contracting
03.2018 - 01.2020

Asphalt Paving Foreman

Lee's Asphalt
04.2011 - 01.2018

Asphalt Crew/Grading Crew

Magnum Paving Inc
08.2002 - 02.2011

Electrical Apprentice/Equipment Operator

Mountain Power Electric
04.1999 - 06.2002

CASHIER

Blockbuster Video
04.1994 - 11.1998

High School Diploma -

Cholla Magnet High School

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