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GREGORY BENNETT

Plainview,TX, Texas

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 26 years of construction experience. Expert Skid Steer / LULL operator. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. 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. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 26 plus 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. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers 26 years of related experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradesmen International
09.2017 - Current
  • Learn and follow safety regulations.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • 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.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures

Heavy Equipment Operator

PEOPLE READY / SWINERTON
01.2018 - 01.2023

Equipment Operator

PACESETTER
01.2002 - 01.2017
  • Learn and follow safety regulations.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.

Carpenter

BENNETT AND SON'S CONSTRUCTION
05.1996 - 01.2002
  • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
  • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge
  • Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools
  • Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level
  • Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools
  • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue
  • Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
  • Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures
  • Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level
  • Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling
  • Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool
  • Select and order lumber or other required materials
  • Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports
  • Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete
  • Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work
  • Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base
  • Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls
  • Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers
  • Work with or remove hazardous material
  • Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Supervised [Number] apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
  • Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.

Equipment Operator

Don Mason Builders
05.1996 - 01.2002
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.

Education

Diploma -

PLAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Plainview, Texas

School Diploma - Business Management

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Canyon, Tulsa, Texas, Oklahoma
05.2009

B.M - Damage Assessment

HAAG ENGINEERING
Tulsa, OK

Skills

  • LHeavy
  • Equipment
  • Operator
  • or Customer Service Skills
  • ed In Conflict Resolution Superior
  • Communication Skills
  • Telecommunication Skills
  • Savvy Negotiator

  • Dependable And Reliableable And Reliable
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Courteous Demeanor
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Advanced Mathematical Aptitude
  • Excellent Multi-Taker
  • Resolution-Oriented
  • Adaptive Team Player
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Manual Labor Skills
  • Team Player
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Site Management
  • Customer Service Specialist
  • Safety Understanding
  • Safety Procedures
  • Project Bids
  • Project Scope Understanding
  • Project Coordination
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Friendly & Hardworking
  • OSHA Regulatory Compliance
  • Detail Oriented
  • Deadline Driven
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Demolition
  • Excellent Plan Comprehension
  • Carpentry Expertise
  • Roof Construction
  • Good Mechanical Aptitude
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Work
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility
  • Lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
  • Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work Monitor operations to
  • Ensure that health and safety standards are met
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes
  • Shovels, graders, or related equipment
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio
  • Signals from crew members
  • Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs
  • As necessary
  • Operate Skid Steers perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills
  • Or building roadways or parking lots
  • Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough-grade properties, bury refuse, or
  • Perform general cleanup
  • Operate compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level, compact, or cover
  • Refuse at disposal grounds
  • Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work
  • Requirements
  • Operate road watering, oiling, or rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders
  • Push other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required
  • Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems
  • Encountered
  • Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets
  • Roads, or parking lots
  • Compile cost estimates for jobs
  • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to
  • Remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
  • Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability
  • Select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors, using hitches Signal operators to guide
  • Movement of tractor-drawn machines
  • Turn valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to
  • Operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or
  • Backhoes Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with
  • Reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following
  • Hand signals of other workers
  • Ground Disturbance Oversight
  • Loader Controls
  • Road Construction
  • Daily Vehicle Assessments
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Asphalt Paving
  • Lever Controls
  • Activity Logging
  • Project Management
  • Air Compressor Use
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Proficiency with Attachments
  • Personnel Protection
  • Debris Removal
  • Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
  • Interpreting Maps and Instructions
  • Team Leadership
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Task Delegation
  • Inclement Working Conditions
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Base Stabilization
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Communicating Job Status
  • Skip Loaders
  • Job and Task Observation
  • Water and Sewer Piping
  • Component Replacements
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Maintenance Skills
  • Site Prep
  • Crew Safety Meetings
  • Track Clearing
  • Following Directions
  • Commercial Construction
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Grease and Lubricant Application
  • Monitor Operations
  • Laser Marking
  • Emergency Situations
  • Operate and Repair Equipment
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Maintain Safety
  • Professional Operator Certification
  • Distance Measurement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Diagram Reading
  • Land Clearing
  • Surface Sealing
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Hand and Foot Coordination
  • Job Tracking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Construction
  • Site Installations

Accomplishments

  • Plus Yrs
  • Commercial & Residential Construction Experience
  • 25 Plus Yrs
  • Heavy Equipment Operation - Backhoe, Skid Steer, All Forklift Types, Man lifts, Scissor
  • Lifts, Loader, Roller, Excavator, Dozer, Wench Truck, Bucket Truck, All Tractor
  • Types, All Types Of Farm Equipment
  • 25 Plus Yrs
  • Sales Experience - Outdoor Sales of Construction Materials & Services, Outdoor Cell
  • Phone Sales, Satellite & Installation Sales, Security System Sales, Insurance
  • Sales
  • 18 Plus Yrs
  • Commercial & Residential Insurance Claims Experience
  • Project Management
  • Safety & Quality Control Specialist

Certification

OSHA10

LULL

SKID STEER

ALL TERRAIN FORKLIFT

FORKLIFT

LOADER


Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

PEOPLE READY / SWINERTON
01.2018 - 01.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradesmen International
09.2017 - Current

Equipment Operator

PACESETTER
01.2002 - 01.2017

Carpenter

BENNETT AND SON'S CONSTRUCTION
05.1996 - 01.2002

Equipment Operator

Don Mason Builders
05.1996 - 01.2002

Diploma -

PLAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

School Diploma - Business Management

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

B.M - Damage Assessment

HAAG ENGINEERING

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