Eric Bass

Heavy equipment operator

Franklinton,LA

Summary

Hard-working and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator experienced in excavation, earthmoving, trenching, grading to spec, building pad’s, land clearing, pond construction, and general dirt crew operations. NCCER-credentialed with hands-on experience using dozers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, and forklifts. Strong understanding of ground conditions, grade checking, and efficient material movement.

Work History

Shop Helper

Acme Machine & Welding

02.2025 - 04.2025

Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to move heavy material safely.
Deburred metal components and prepared parts for machining.
Supported machinists with setup and production operations.
Maintained shop cleanliness and machine fluid levels.

Hand

S&S; Farms

08.2023 - 12.2024

Operated dozers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, and front-end loaders for dirt work, land clearing, and site preparation.
Used a dozer to dig a pond to grade, including cutting slopes, shaping edges, and maintaining grade accuracy.
Built a barn pad using a skid steer, performing cut/fill, compaction, and finish grading.
Loaded aggregate material with a front-end loader, stockpiled material, and loaded a mix truck.
Performed trenching with a backhoe and excavator, for drainage, utilities, irrigation, and pasture maintenance.
Conducted grading operations to shape surfaces for access areas, water flow, livestock pathways, and infrastructure layout.
Managed hay operations: cutting, fluffing, raking, baling, and transporting material.
Maintained fences, pastures, and soil conditions across large acreage.
Applied engineering rod and grade-checking techniques for accurate trenching and dirt work.
Safely operated equipment around livestock, workers, underground utilities, and varying terrain conditions.

Diesel Mechanic (Tractors)

Taylor's Tractor Repair

11.2022 - 07.2023

Assisted with hydraulic and valve train repair on tractors and implements.
Performed oil changes, filter replacement, greasing, and blade changes.

Feed Boy

Piave Feed & Seed

08.2020 - 08.2021

Loaded feed and material into trucks.
Maintained clean work areas and restocked products.

Education

HighSET / GED Equivalent - undefined

01.2024

Skills

Dozer operation: cutting grade, pushing dirt, slopes, shaping pads
Excavator trenching: utilities, drainage, ditch work, grade control
Skid steer: finish grading, pad building, material movement
Backhoe: trenching, digging, loading, utility support
Grade checking: engineering rod use, maintaining spec accuracy

Land clearing: brush, roots, topsoil removal
Soil handling: understanding compaction, lift thickness, and safe cuts
Dirt management: hauling, stockpiling, efficient material layout
Jobsite safety: working around crews, machinery, and underground utilities

Certification

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator (2025)
Certified on: Dozer, Excavator, Skid Steer, Utility Tractors, Forklifts
NCCER Number: 40090128

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