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David Cruz

Des Moines,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents. Hardworking [Job Title] known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment. Safety-conscious [Job Title] proudly offering over [Number] years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cascade Erosion Control Inc
Waukee, IA
05.2020 - Current
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • 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.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • 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.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
  • Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.

Oven Technician

Hormel Foods(Osceola foods)
Osceola, IA
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
  • Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
  • Analyzed data collected during testing to determine root cause of failure.
  • Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.

Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

Atlantic Bottling Company
Waukee, IA
10.2010 - 04.2017
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
  • Monitored temperature and humidity levels in the warehouse environment.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.

Brick Laborer

DM Hardscape
Des Moines, Iowa
02.2006 - 10.2010
  • Assisted with the installation of brick walls.
  • Supported masonry workers by providing necessary supplies as requested.
  • Measured and cut bricks using a saw or hammer and chisel.
  • Stacked materials at job sites in an organized manner.
  • Used trowels, levels, line blocks and other tools to spread mortar evenly between layers of brickwork.
  • Loaded, transported and unloaded bricks to job sites.
  • Cleaned up debris from job site after completion of project.
  • Responsible for daily upkeep of tools used in bricklaying activities.
  • Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Welding

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
01-2017

High School Diploma -

Lenox High School
Lenox, IA
05-2006

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Interpreting Maps and Instructions
  • Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
  • Safety Compliance
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Project Management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • I have my CDL permit

Affiliations

  • Wood worker

Accomplishments

  • I bring in a 12 step group to the local rehabilitation home on the east side

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cascade Erosion Control Inc
05.2020 - Current

Oven Technician

Hormel Foods(Osceola foods)
04.2017 - 04.2020

Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

Atlantic Bottling Company
10.2010 - 04.2017

Brick Laborer

DM Hardscape
02.2006 - 10.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Welding

Des Moines Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Lenox High School

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