Open To Work
Frank Proffitt
Marion,NC
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wild hair excavation and land clearing
Marion, NC
04.2004 - 04.2024
- Operated various heavy machinery for efficient logging operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate safe worksite practices.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Norton logging
Burnsville, North Carolina
04.1990 - 04.1997
- Operated various heavy machinery for efficient logging operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate safe worksite practices.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and machinery use.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize risks during logging activities.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
- Followed environmental regulations during logging operations to protect ecosystems.
- 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.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- 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.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Education
Ged
Burnsville, North CarolinaSkills
- Equipment operation
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Fleet management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$25/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wild hair excavation and land clearing
04.2004 - 04.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Norton logging
04.1990 - 04.1997
Ged