Don Flores
Frisco
Summary
Dedicated equipment operator with a strong focus on team leadership and safety compliance. Proven track record in training new operators and implementing preventive maintenance measures that enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
City of Frisco
Frisco, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment including backhoes and loaders for construction and maintenance projects.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient workflows during roadwork and landscaping tasks.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling procedures and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for equipment operation, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
Landscaper
City of Frisco
Frisco, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers to maintain city parks and public spaces.
- Implemented efficient planting techniques to enhance the aesthetic appeal of community gardens and green areas.
- Collaborated with team members to execute seasonal landscaping projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Trained new staff on proper equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of landscaped areas to identify maintenance needs and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Frisco, TX01-2014
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Safety compliance
- Backhoe operation
- Following instructions
- General labor
Timeline
Equipment Operator
City of Frisco
03.2020 - Current
Landscaper
City of Frisco
03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School