Dustin Vaden
Heavy equipment operator
Helenwood,TN
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Advanced Grading Worx, skilled in heavy machinery operation and worksite safety. Proven ability to train new operators and enhance workflow efficiency. Adept at conducting thorough equipment inspections, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve project goals. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Advanced Grading Worx
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers for grading operations.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and maintain workflow efficiency.
Concrete Truck Driver
Twink
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated concrete mixer trucks to deliver materials safely and efficiently to job sites.
- Maintained accurate documentation of deliveries and vehicle inspections for quality control.
- Collaborated with site managers to coordinate delivery schedules and ensure project timelines.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize accidents and promote workplace safety culture.
Construction Worker
City of Knoxville
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers for grading operations.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and maintain workflow efficiency.
Dump Truck Driver
Potters South East
03.2013 - 02.2024
- Operated dump truck safely and efficiently to transport materials to designated locations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to understand material delivery schedules and priorities.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours worked, loads transported, and vehicle maintenance activities.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Scott High School
Huntsville, TN05.1999
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Advanced Grading Worx
02.2024 - 12.2025
Concrete Truck Driver
Twink
03.2023 - 02.2024
Dump Truck Driver
Potters South East
03.2013 - 02.2024
Construction Worker
City of Knoxville
03.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma - General Studies
Scott High School