Gary Bentley
Wylie,TX
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Focused Heavy Equipment operator offers dynamic communication and equipment maneuvering skills along with dedicated work ethic. Diligent in supervising and maintaining equipment. Well-versed and committed to following corporate safety guidelines. Seasoned Heavy Equipment operator gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers 20 years of related experience. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 35 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Diligent Heavy Equipment operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition. Dedicated Construction professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Heavy Equipment operator with over 40 years of experience in Construction. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
N.T.M.W
Wylie, TX
05.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Arnold Transportation
Grapevine, TX
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Plant Manager
Chemtron A Cat Company
Steelton, PA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Welding Manager
Chemtron A Cat Company
Kansas City, MO
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Welding Truck Manager
Chematron
Kansas City, MO
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Operated truck computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to perform [Action].
Heavy Equipment Operator
Las Vegas Excavating
Las Vegas, NV
07.2004 - 02.2012
- 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.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Heavy Equipment Operator
J.M. Gavenport
Las Vegas, NV
02.1997 - 06.2004
- 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.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Field Service Technician
Totco
Rock Springs, WY
11.1991 - 01.1997
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
Education
M.D. - Hydraulic,instrumentation
Totco Oil Field Instrumentation
Norman, OK02.1992
High School Diploma -
Craig R III
Craig, MO05.1975
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Stump and Rock Removal
- Road Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Land Clearing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Equipment Logs
- Good Judgment
- Attachment Installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Utility Location
- Team Communication
- Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
- Backhoe Operation
- Accident Prevention
- Following Directions
- Crane Operation
- Subcontractor Relations
- Maintenance Documentation
- Component Replacements
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Communicating Job Status
- Loading and Unloading
- Bulldozer Operations
- Loader Operation
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Base Stabilization
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Site Prep
- Team Leadership
- Roadway Grading
- Water and Sewer Piping
- Crane Rigging Management
- Company Quality Standards
- Job Tracking
- Materials Movement
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Concrete Breakers
- Track Loaders
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Team Training
- Handheld Devices
- Over the Road Trucking
- Equipment Transportation
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Weather Monitoring
- Punctual and Dependable
- Weight Balancing
- Emergency Situations
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Personnel Protection
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Labor and Cost Estimation
- Distance Measurement
- Strap and Tarp Regulations
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Parts Welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Engineering Documentation
Additional Information
I also have been to many training classes on safety,was also on safety team on several of my jobs.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
N.T.M.W
05.2018 - Current
Over the Road Truck Driver
Arnold Transportation
03.2017 - 05.2018
Plant Manager
Chemtron A Cat Company
01.2016 - 12.2016
Welding Manager
Chemtron A Cat Company
07.2014 - 12.2015
Welding Truck Manager
Chematron
03.2012 - 07.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Las Vegas Excavating
07.2004 - 02.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator
J.M. Gavenport
02.1997 - 06.2004
Field Service Technician
Totco
11.1991 - 01.1997
M.D. - Hydraulic,instrumentation
Totco Oil Field Instrumentation
High School Diploma -
Craig R III