Curtis Pechacek
Stanton,TX
Summary
Dedicated heavy equipment operator with proven expertise in safety compliance, machine maintenance, and team collaboration. Committed to optimizing performance and minimizing downtime through thorough inspections and proactive training.
Results-driven heavy machinery operator with over 30 years of experience in road construction and crude oil transportation. Skilled in safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and team collaboration, contributing to efficient project completion and fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Machinery Operator and Truck Driver
Martin County Road & Bridge Dept.
Stanton, TX
10.1994 - 11.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for road construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Trained junior operators on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Consistently maintained records for daily inspections, service intervals, scheduled maintenance, and repairs completed on each piece of equipment used.
- Minimized environmental impact by implementing eco-friendly practices during machine operation and maintenance procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new heavy equipment models and technologies as they were introduced to the company fleet.
- Aided in risk assessments for potential hazards related to heavy machinery operations on each worksite before commencing work activities.
Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation
Amoco Pipeline and Trucking
Garden City, TX
09.1991 - 10.1994
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for safe transportation of crude oil across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to hazardous materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures for crude oil transport.
- Monitored vehicle performance, addressing maintenance needs proactively to prevent downtime.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Assisted coworkers when needed, fostering teamwork within the company''s driving team.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glasscock County ISD
Garden City, TXCertificate -
Callaway Safety School
Hobbs, NMCertificate -
John Deere Safety Course
Odessa, TX03-2017
Skills
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Attachment changing
- Land clearing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Site preparation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Road construction
- Grading techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Loading and unloading
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Inclement working conditions
- Class A CDL
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
I am very computer literate and have built my own computers with parts bought off of Ebay
I enjoy airplanes and have flown but have not had the disposable income to be licensed YET
Timeline
Heavy Machinery Operator and Truck Driver
Martin County Road & Bridge Dept.
10.1994 - 11.2025
Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation
Amoco Pipeline and Trucking
09.1991 - 10.1994
High School Diploma -
Glasscock County ISD
Certificate -
Callaway Safety School
Certificate -
John Deere Safety Course