EDMUND WILLIS
Heavy equipment operator
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator with significant expertise in material spreading and land clearing. Proficient in performing comprehensive pre- and post-trip inspections while maintaining strict safety standards. Demonstrated ability to improve construction project efficiency through skilled equipment operation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Eutaw Construction Company
Mississippi, AL
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, ensuring efficiency and precision.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain optimal functionality.
- Adhered to safety protocols, fostering a secure work environment.
- Assisted in site preparation by grading land and digging foundations as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery on construction sites.
Heavy Equipment Operator
T.E. Stevens
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, for various construction tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Assisted in site preparation by grading land and digging foundations as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using heavy equipment for construction operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to report project progress and challenges.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Takco
Suwanee, Georgia
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for proper functionality.
- Collaborated with supervisors to streamline workflows and improve task completion.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, for various construction tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using heavy equipment for construction operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saiia Construction
Birmingham, AL
06.2003 - 07.2008
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ellard Construction
Birmingham, AL
01.1999 - 04.2003
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Education
John Carroll
Birmingham, AL05-1991
Skills
- Loader controls
- Pre- and post-trip inspections
- Land clearing methods
- Crane operation expertise
- Compaction control knowledge
- Site prep
- Road construction
- Construction equipment operation
- First aid training
- GPS machine control systems
- Good judgement
- Scraper operation expertise
- Safety compliance
- Earthmoving operations
- Site bulldozing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Grading techniques
- Quarry operations knowledge
Certification
First aid
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Eutaw Construction Company
05.2025 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
T.E. Stevens
06.2023 - 04.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Takco
03.2020 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saiia Construction
06.2003 - 07.2008
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ellard Construction
01.1999 - 04.2003
John Carroll