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Donald Bruns

Plantersville,TX

Summary

Results-driven Equipment Operator known for effective employee training and safety compliance. Strong background in coordinating job site activities and operating heavy machinery to support successful project outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Harris County pct 3 road and bridge
Spring, Texas
12.2011 - 02.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery for road construction and maintenance tasks.
  • Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations on-site.
  • Cleared job sites of debris and materials after project completion.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete road repair projects efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance activities.
  • Adjusted machinery settings for different tasks based on project requirements.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
  • Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
  • Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • 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.
  • Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
  • Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
  • Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
  • Removed tools and machinery from job site to secure at end of shift.
  • Assisted supervisors in preparing detailed reports related to completion of assigned jobs.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alief Hastings
Houston, TX
06-1990

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Machinery adjustments
  • Heavy equipment handling
  • Job site coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Employee training
  • Grading experience
  • Materials movement
  • Soil compaction
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Excavation techniques
  • Asphalt spreading
  • Daily reporting
  • Loader operation
  • Materials transportation
  • Road construction
  • Site bulldozing
  • General labor
  • Skid steer operation
  • Backhoe operation
  • Equipment transportation
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Team communication
  • Skid Steer Operations

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Harris County pct 3 road and bridge
12.2011 - 02.2025

High School Diploma -

Alief Hastings