Derek Petersen
Killeen
Summary
Proven track record in heavy equipment operation and team leadership, significantly enhancing productivity at TNT Forest Products. Skilled in worksite safety and equipment repair, demonstrating dependability and meticulous attention to detail. Achieved project success through effective coordination and quality control, embodying a results-driven approach.
Professional operator prepared for challenging role in heavy machinery. Adept at managing equipment operations with focus on safety and efficiency. Valued team player who collaborates effectively and adapts to changing work conditions. Reliable and committed to achieving operational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
ARCADE BASS Electrical
Harker Heights, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to support electrical installation projects.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, maintaining workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines effectively.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures, fostering a safe work environment.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing productivity across multiple job sites through effective coordination.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
Equipment Operator/Laborer
Suebert Excavation
Idaho
02.2022 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
Assistant Foreman
TNT Forest Products
New Plymouth, ID
04.2007 - 02.2022
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and coordinating tasks among crew members.
- Assisted in reducing project timelines through proactive supervision and clear communication with workers.
- Maintained high-quality work standards by providing thorough training and consistent feedback to crew members.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in task execution and quality control checks.
- Streamlined workflow, delegating tasks according to the strengths and skills of each team member.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manor ISD
Manor, TX05-2006
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Worksite safety
- General Labor
- Following Instructions
- Site preparation
- Road Construction
- Asphalt Spreading
- Paving Techniques
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Cleaning
- Dependable and Punctual
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Equipment Repair
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Equipment Operator
ARCADE BASS Electrical
09.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator/Laborer
Suebert Excavation
02.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Foreman
TNT Forest Products
04.2007 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Manor ISD