Cody Amende
Moorcroft,WY
Summary
Talented Equipment Operator with experience in excavation, installations and equipment maintenance. Highly skilled at completing repairs and operating machinery in safely to complete projects according to schedule. Proactive with focus on staying organized and cleaning worksite debris daily. Reliable Equipment Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations on any job site.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Firesteel well service
Moorcroft, WY
09.2024 - Current
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately locate boundaries for excavation sites.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Put up and attached structural components and poured concrete to complete construction projects as scheduled.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
Maintenance Technician
Town of Moorcroft
Moorcroft, WY
08.2013 - 08.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
Welder Helper
Hladky Construction
Gillette, WY
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
- Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Clean work area after completing assignments.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
- Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
- Test welded surfaces to evaluate strength of joints.
- Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Transport equipment between worksites when required.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
- Maintain an adequate supply of filler metals for use in the welding process.
- Record production information on daily logs as directed by supervisor.
- Check for proper fit of parts before beginning any welding operation.
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures or other type of supports as needed.
- Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
- Provide assistance to other welders during complex projects involving multiple steps.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Replace worn electrodes on welding machines as necessary.
- Train new employees in basic welding procedures and safety practices.
- Operate forklifts or cranes when moving large items from one location to another.
- Brought supplies, equipment and tools to work locations.
- Followed safety procedures with Hladky equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moorcroft School
Moorcroft, WY05-2007
Skills
- Equipment Inspections
- Construction management
- Materials Movement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Following Instructions
- Land Clearing
- Expert in Heavy equipment, Welding and Mechanic work
- Worksite safety
- Grading experience
- Materials transportation
- Following project plans
- Bulldozer Operation
- Daily Reporting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment operations
- Backhoe Operation
- Equipment testing
- General Labor
- Welding safety
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Material Preparation
- Visual Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- OSHA Requirements
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Torch cutting
- Metal Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Welding Techniques
- Product specification understanding
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Physical Stamina
- Machine Calibration
- Parts Replacement
- Field maintenance
- Equipment Installation
- Plumbing
- Tool management
- Painting
- Mechanical expertise
- Organizational ability
- Equipment Repair
- Plumbing Repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Reporting and documentation
- Machine lubrication
- Snow clearing
- Power and hand tool use
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Good Judgement
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Maintenance procedures
- Parts Lubrication
- Repair and Maintenance
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Heavy equipment operator
- Loader Operation
- Debris Removal
- Clean Driving Record
- First Aid Training
- Trench work
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspections
- Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulic Repair
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Engine repair
- Battery testing
- Suspension Systems
- Power Steering Repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Repairs knowledge
- Diagnostics
- Brake Systems
- Fluid level testing
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Snow plow operator
- Easy to train
- Self motivated
- Determined
- Fuling equipment
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Firesteel well service
09.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Town of Moorcroft
08.2013 - 08.2024
Welder Helper
Hladky Construction
06.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Moorcroft School
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