Cole Trisdale
Igo,CA
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
TNT grading and excavating
Igo, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Fabrication Welder
Tomasini Blacksmith & welding
Anderson, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Heavy Equipment Operator
TNT Grading and excavating
Igo, CA
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shasta College
Redding, CASkills
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Parts Lubrication
- Good Judgement
- Decision-Making
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Repair and Maintenance
- Materials Movement
- Loader Operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Heavy equipment operator
- Bulldozer Operation
- Following Directions
Affiliations
- I like to off-road and go out on the lake on my boat
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
TNT grading and excavating
06.2024 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Tomasini Blacksmith & welding
01.2024 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
TNT Grading and excavating
07.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Shasta College
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