Daniel Austgen
Cedar Lake,INDIANA
Summary
Skilled union heavy equipment operator proficient in operating front end loaders, excavators, dump trucks, skid steers, tractors, lifts, grader and backhoe. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Fast learning, self motivated, and willing to take whatever step needed to get the job done in a safe and timely manner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
TMS International
Gary, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Thoroughly inspect equipment before each use being sure everything was perfect and followed our in-depth pre-inspection sheet
- Handle hot slag with upmost safety
- Load offroad haul trucks with hot or cooled processed material to the correct weight without spillage
- Mix and feed our processing plants with processed material to ensure the plant ran smoothy
- Participated in regular training sessions related to machine operations and safety procedures
- Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating machinery in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery or other hazardous conditions
- Sacrifice any time I needed to in order to get the job done, frequently come in on my off days as well as stay well over my scheduled shift to do so
Heavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix Services LLC
East Chicago, IN
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations
- Followed strict safety protocols to avoid absolutely any potential dangers or accidents
- Followed strict directions while loading or hauling material to ensure it was moved to the correct location
- Handle hot slag and molten steel with the upmost safety to avoid any potential accidents concerning others in the area, my machine, as well as myself
- Fill out daily paperwork that included my job tasks of the day and when I completed them
- Worked any hours at anytime of the day whenever they needed to get the job done
- Trained new hires how to efficiently and, more importantly, safely operate our offroad haul trucks
Shop Helper
Austgen Fleet Service
Griffith, IN
06.2010 - 12.2021
- Stocked shelves with new items in accordance with store layout plans
- Tracked inventory levels using computer software programs for reordering purposes
- Maintained cleanliness of the shop by sweeping, mopping, and dusting regularly
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure efficient customer service operations
- Organized stock room shelves to maximize efficiency and space utilization
- Give aid to our shop mechanics with whatever they needed assistance with
- Frequently and safely use a forklift to load and unload parts, packages, supplies, ect.
- Follow strict instruction when sent to pick up parts and or deliver parts to our guys in the field
- Use our shop grader to level out our parking lot to give customers a smooth ride through
- Preform frequent maintenance on miscellaneous items throughout the building. Including but not limited to, plumbing, light fixtures, tractors, air conditioning units
- Safely and efficiently use scissor/industrial man lifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanover Central High School
Cedar Lake, IN06-2019
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Fast learner
- Great teacher
- Easy to get along with
- Team activities
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Equipment Logs
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance procedures
- Repair and Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Valid Driver's License
- Lever controls
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Material Handling Equipment
- Roadway Grading
Affiliations
- Participate in team sports/activities
- Work out by myself or in group setting
- Work on machines or vehicles I own
- Long distance road bike rides
- Off roading and enjoying nature
- Always love learning new things and how something works
Certification
- Local 150 Operating Engineers card holder
- Drivers license
- Industrial lift Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
TMS International
05.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix Services LLC
03.2022 - 04.2023
Shop Helper
Austgen Fleet Service
06.2010 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Hanover Central High School