David Saldaña
Houston,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Austin Industries, I excel in heavy equipment operation and worksite safety, showcasing leadership in safely managing teams and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise spans from equipment inspections to project management, underpinned by a commitment to safety compliance and skillful execution of construction projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator General Foreman
Austin Industries
01.2021 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Equipment Operator Foreman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Equipment Operator Foreman
Flour Daniels Construction
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
Education
Auto Tech - Automotive Engineering
Phillis Wheatley High School
Houston, TX05.2003
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Safety compliance
- General labor
- Land clearing
- Following instructions
- Grading expertise
- Bulldozer operation
- Site preparation
- Proficient with equipment
- Daily reporting
- Construction management
- Residential construction
- Materials transportation
- Project management
- Road construction
- Soil compaction
- Asphalt spreading
- Grade checking
- Demolition procedures
- Project estimation and bidding
- Paving techniques
- Concrete pouring
- Construction quality standards
- Following project plans
- Expert in equipment
- Air compressor use
- Excavation and backfilling
- Vehicle inspection
Timeline
Equipment Operator General Foreman
Austin Industries
01.2021 - Current
Equipment Operator Foreman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2017 - 12.2020
Equipment Operator Foreman
Flour Daniels Construction
01.2013 - 12.2016
Auto Tech - Automotive Engineering
Phillis Wheatley High School
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