Edward Souza

Heavy Equipment Operator

East Coast Construction And Maintenance

Portsmouth, RI

03.2007 - 08.2024

Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
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.
Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

High School Diploma -

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