David Fast Jr.
Pensacola
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in machinery inspection and precision maneuvering. Proven ability to ensure safety compliance and effectively communicate with teams to achieve project goals. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and utilize my expertise in heavy equipment operation to support ambitious construction projects.
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
EMR Southern Recycling
04.2013 - Current
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper performance of the machine.
- Operated excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and backhoes with precision.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and loaders to move earth and materials in construction projects.
- Exhibited excellent hand-eye coordination when maneuvering large machines in tight spaces.
- Followed work instructions and communicated with supervisors to verify proper execution of job tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on heavy equipment including lubricating parts, changing filters and refilling fluids.
- Operated heavy equipment to clear debris, grade surfaces, and spread soil.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials at job sites using various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Followed safety regulations while operating machinery and ensured that all safety features were working properly.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of machines.
- Followed safety protocols and protective gear requirements to foster safe work environment.
- Completed minor repairs and modifications to equipment as needed.
- Reported equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities related to use of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with material for transport to job sites.
- Inspected and tested machines before use to identify and address any potential problems.
- Safeguarded crew members and pedestrians while operating equipment.
- Utilized GPS systems to navigate and complete tasks efficiently.
- Learnt and followed safety regulations.
- Controlled heavy equipment attachments.
- Operated equipment to demolish and remove debris and to remove snow from streets, roads, and parking lots.
FOREMAN
D&S Lawn Care
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Maintained company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Perdue University
04.1998
GED - undefined
Jackson County Adult Education
05.1995
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Precision maneuvering
- Communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Loader operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Excavator operation
- Backhoe operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Front end loader operations
- Backhoe handling
- Skid steer proficiency
- OSHA certification
- Crane operation
- Equipment inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
- Hazwapp
- Medication
- Certified to direct traffic in NC and Florida
- CPR and First Aid
- Outrigger
- Safety
- Crane
EQUIPMENT
- Al John Baler 400-580 series
- Materials Handler
- Fuchs
- Seebogen
- Liebherr
- Atlas
- Cat
- Mobile Sheer
- Volvo 400-550
- Kabelco
- Komatsy
- Front end Loader
- Bull Dozer
- Genesis
- LaBounty MSD 9500
Timeline
FOREMAN
D&S Lawn Care
05.2020 - 10.2020
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
EMR Southern Recycling
04.2013 - Current
GED - undefined
Jackson County Adult Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Perdue University