David Switzer

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix Construction

Lynn Haven, FL

01.1988 - Current

Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used and completed jobs.
Upheld strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and security measures.
Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
Supervised and authorized entry of employees, visitors or authorized persons.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

High School Diploma -

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