Heavy Equipment Operator
Rutgers University
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
