Dean Pallas
Emerson,NE
Summary
When employed at NDOT I ran all the equipment used to do maintenance on roads and other projects that where assigned. With being a crew chief I was certified in flagger training, signing training, railroad safety, safety trainee, equipment trainee, certified traffic lights and working with supervisor on projects and maintenance plans.
I am an active member of Emerson Fire District where I was an EMT for 20 years, was a Trustee of the Emerson Village for 6 years I had opportunity to work with the public often.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dakota County Road Dept
Hubbard, NE
09.2010 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- 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.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Crew Chief/Road Worker
Nebraska Department of Roads
Sioux City, IA
04.1997 - 09.2010
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Education
Emergency Medical Technology
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE08.1995
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Shoulder Repairs
- Safe Equipment Handling
- Safety Procedures
- Traffic Sign Installation
- Traffic Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance & Repair
- Decision-Making
- Basic Math
- Training and Mentoring
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Job Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Crew Scheduling
- Crew Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Machinery Repairs
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Delegating Work
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Safety Guidelines
- Welding
- Torch Cutting
Certification
Commercial applicator, certified with NDOT flagging, railroad safety, work place safety, tower climbing, traffic control, signing
Affiliations
Assistant High School football and basketball coach, certified basketball and football official, Emerson Fire and Rescue
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dakota County Road Dept
09.2010 - Current
Crew Chief/Road Worker
Nebraska Department of Roads
04.1997 - 09.2010
Emergency Medical Technology
Northeast Community College