Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator and Foreman with extensive supervisory leadership experience in the field. Known for achieving project results, ensuring safety, and meeting construction deadlines. Proficiency in operating a variety of equipment, including loaders, excavators, and graders. Skills include equipment maintenance, operations oversight, and site activities coordination. Demonstrated leadership through effective management and mentorship of teams of 15+ members. Emphasis on safety and compliance, ensuring a secure work environment. Additionally, aiming to drive project success in the construction industry through extensive experience.
Hi, I’m
David Billings
Heavy Construction Foreman
Clarksville,IN
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Twin K
Foreman
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Oversaw and supervised crew operations for grading, including proficiently operating excavators and dozers.
- Executed stone removal from roads following blasting procedures.
- Skillfully dug ditches and expertly placed riprap for optimal infrastructure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating graders for precise leveling and surface preparation.
DJ BULTEMA EXCAVATORS
Working Foreman
09.2016 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Exemplified professionalism and adherence to company values while operating excavators, dozers, and loaders.
- Possessed comprehensive knowledge of plan finish sections, elevations, slopes, and grades.
- Proactively initiated or actively participated in the review and enhancement of work methods.
- Provided recommendations and conducted training for subordinates on work methods, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Expertly executed precise cutting of grade and slope when laying pipe or shaping excavations.
- Effectively interpreted complex blueprint readouts for intricate excavation projects.
Bultema Brothers Road Contractors
Working Foreman
10.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Operated cranes with precision, adhering to hand signals and ensuring safe load capacities.
- Utilized top piling techniques to execute projects in a timely and secure manner.
- Conducted thorough inspections, cleaning, and operator level maintenance on equipment.
- Boosted productivity by maintaining meticulous records and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
- Optimized production targets by adjusting positions and workflow as necessary.
- Successfully resolved challenges by implementing best practices and employing critical thinking skills.
- Exhibited high standards and effectively communicated with employees to mitigate issues.
SARGENT SAND
Foreman and Operator
04.2012 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Oversaw and managed the operation of an automated dredge for fracking operations.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of equipment failures and proposed recommendations for enhancements.
- Ensured safe and environmentally compliant operations at all times.
- Collaborated closely with Company Safety and Environmental Representatives to uphold standards.
- Effectively managed equipment maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.
- Displayed a strong sense of urgency and ownership in successfully completing assignments and projects.
- Skillfully positioned dredges for precise excavation and controlled cutter-head rotation.
Education
Hart High SchoolHart, MI
High School Diploma
06.1975
University Overview
Skills
- Foreman
- Supervising experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation (980 CAT, 500 KAMATSU loaders; 400 KAMATSU Excavator; HM 400 Off-road Truck) - 10 years
- Run Wash Paint - 4 years
- Safety and compliance - 10 years
- Teamwork and Collaboration - 10 years
- Blueprints and Schematics - 10 years
- Run Scale House - 4 years
- MIG welding professional/Certified - 3 years
- ISO Certified - 5 years
- Training and mentoring
- Crew management - 10 years
- Maintenance - 9 years
- Forklift - 3 years
- Welding - 5 years
- Fabrication
- Construction
Timeline
Foreman
Twin K
07.2023 - 10.2023
Working Foreman
Bultema Brothers Road Contractors
10.2021 - 06.2023
Working Foreman
DJ BULTEMA EXCAVATORS
09.2016 - 10.2021
Foreman and Operator
SARGENT SAND
04.2012 - 02.2016
Hart High School
High School Diploma
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Twice Honorably Discharged; Staff Sargent/E6
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Twice Honorably Discharged; Staff Sargent/E6