DAKOTA RAMASANTO
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional with hands-on experience in plant operations, construction, and equipment maintenance. Skilled in reading technical manuals, following detailed instructions, and using hand and power tools safely and effectively. Known for strong work ethic, physical stamina, and the ability to perform efficiently under demanding conditions. Flexible and committed to contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Conrad Yelvington
Lakeland
10.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained various plant equipment.
- Safely operated skid steers and other heavy machinery.
- Assisted in production flow and material handling operations.
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Followed standard operating procedures for plant operations and maintenance tasks.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
Lakeland
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on construction sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site preparation and grading tasks.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fall Line Materials
Dublin, Georgia
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on construction sites.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all personnel.
- Managed material placement efficiently to support ongoing construction projects daily.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
Electrical Apprentice
Highway Safety Devices
Tampa, Florida
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in installing electrical systems for traffic safety devices.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues on-site.
- Followed safety protocols while working on electrical installations and repairs.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
Batch Plant Operator
Kuhlman Company
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated and maintained concrete batch plants (permanent and portable).
- Performed regular plant maintenance to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Monitored batching process to maintain product quality and consistency.
Surveyor
Pickett and Associates
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted property and mosaic surveys with precision and accuracy.
- Assisted with data collection and site measurements.
Dock Person
Publix
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Loaded freight into trailers efficiently and safely.
- Operated forklifts (certified).
- Maintained organized and safe work areas in compliance with company standards.
Laborer
Stag Industries
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and machinery installation.
- Operated hand and power tools to cut and prepare materials.
- Ensured site cleanliness and safety; coordinated with operators via radios and hand signals.
Tech Assistant
Rogina Inc
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed semi-skilled tasks with minimal supervision.
- Organized and prepared parts for job orders.
- Updated logs and computer records to track work progress and materials used.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tenoroc High School
Skills
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Safety & Compliance
- Construction & Carpentry
- Freight Handling
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Landscape & Ranch Maintenance
- Flexible Schedule
- Effective Communication
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Work with operational process tools
- Safety procedures
- Operation records maintenance
- Shift scheduling
- Sample collecting
- Production monitoring
- Materials handling training
- Forklift operation
- Cross-training
Current Employer
Conrad Yelvington Polk City, Florida
Emergency Contact
Renee Scarry, Mother, (863) 409-8672
Robert RamaSanto, Father, (727) 478-5707
Certifications
- MSHA
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Forklifts
- Skidsteers
- High reach
Military
- US Army honorable discharge
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
02.2025 - 07.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fall Line Materials
07.2024 - 02.2025
Electrical Apprentice
Highway Safety Devices
04.2023 - 11.2023
Batch Plant Operator
Kuhlman Company
09.2022 - 04.2023
Plant Operator
Conrad Yelvington
10.2021 - Current
Surveyor
Pickett and Associates
02.2021 - 09.2021
Dock Person
Publix
08.2020 - 02.2021
Laborer
Stag Industries
07.2019 - 08.2020
Tech Assistant
Rogina Inc
10.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Tenoroc High School