Derrick DeGroft
Littlestown,PA
Summary
Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Conewago Enterprise INC
Hanover, PA
03.2014 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
Skills
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Loader Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Daily Vehicle Assessments
- Following Directions
- Maintenance Duties
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Construction Background
- Bulldozer Operation
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Clean Driving Record
- Roadway Grading
- Ground Disturbance Oversight
- Lever Controls
- Material Handling Equipment
- Safety Regulation Compliance
- Debris Removal
- Valid Driver's License
- Tool Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- OSHA Certification
Accomplishments
- Just awarded "The going the extra Mile Award " in 2023 from Conewago
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my wife ,our dog , our kids & grandkids
- I enjoy canning foods for future usage
- I take pride in my home ,lawn & just the complete care of my home
- In my spare time I enjoy Motorcycle Rides
Certification
- I have completed a heavy equipment training course pursuant to OSHA regulations
- Equipment included Backhoe,bulldozer, Dump/haul truck,Excavator ,Front End loader & Skid Steer
- Material Handling equipment
- Earth Moving Equipment General
- Site Clearing
- Excavations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Conewago Enterprise INC
03.2014 - Current
- I have completed a heavy equipment training course pursuant to OSHA regulations
- Equipment included Backhoe,bulldozer, Dump/haul truck,Excavator ,Front End loader & Skid Steer
- Material Handling equipment
- Earth Moving Equipment General
- Site Clearing
- Excavations