Elijah John
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Skilled equipment operator with a strong focus on teamwork and effective communication. Experience in operating various heavy machinery while ensuring safety protocols are followed, contributing to project efficiency and successful outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Thomas Construction
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and equipment usage efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow on construction sites.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and reporting them promptly for resolution.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
Equipment Operator
GRC Civil Services
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented safe operating procedures while handling various types of construction equipment.
- Adapted to changing work environments and tasks, demonstrating flexibility in operations.
- Supported skilled operators in executing complex tasks, enhancing overall productivity on-site.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- 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.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Supported site supervisors by providing timely feedback on machine performance, identifying areas for improvement or repair needs.
- Operated specialized attachments to complete tasks efficiently, such as using a hydraulic breaker for rock excavation projects.
- Supported project managers in equipment selection and strategy, contributing to cost-effective operations.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Worked alongside supervisors in the discussion and planning based off blueprints.
Equipment Operator
Garney Construction
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Continuously updated skills through participation in industry-related training programs and seminars.
- Facilitated seamless communication among team members, leading to improved collaboration during complex projects involving multiple pieces of heavy machinery.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Optimized resource allocation, selecting right equipment for each task based on terrain and project requirements.
- Operated variety of heavy equipment to prepare sites for construction, contributing to project efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements during equipment operation, maintaining high standards of safety and legality.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks on equipment, preventing downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Assisted in project planning to ensure equipment availability, aligning with project timelines.
- Played key role in emergency response situations, operating equipment under pressure to mitigate impacts.
- Enhanced team collaboration, leading pre-operation briefings to align on daily objectives and safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Volunteer High School
Church Hill, TN05-2016
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- General labor
- Land clearing
- Grading expertise
- Safety compliance
- Daily reporting
- Construction management
- Project management
- Excavation techniques
- Concrete pouring
- Hand and power tool operation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Parts welding
- Quality control
- Crane rigging management
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Thomas Construction
05.2025 - 12.2025
Equipment Operator
GRC Civil Services
03.2024 - 05.2025
Equipment Operator
Garney Construction
09.2022 - 08.2023
No Degree - Engineering
Volunteer High School