Hagen Chidester
Cleveland,UT
Summary
Class A CDL heavy equipment operator with experience operating excavators, loaders, and backhoes across site preparation and production tasks. Skilled in site grading and trench excavation, with consistent adherence to project specifications. Strong safety focus through PPE compliance and hazard awareness, supported by effective crew communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Allred construction
Cleveland, Utah
05.2025 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment safely and efficiently to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and loaders on Allred Construction job sites.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Graded soil for foundations, roads, and drainage work, ensuring proper alignment and stability.
- Dug trenches for utility lines and site prep.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Conducted daily inspections of heavy equipment to uphold safety standards and operational readiness.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate equipment movement
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions that comply with safety regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of work hours, materials used, and job completions to support project tracking and accountability.
Journeyman Carpenter
Power Source Services
Cleveland, UT
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted with framing for power source service construction, contributing to project completion.
- Installed doors, trim, and hardware for utility facility projects.
- Measured and cut lumber using saws, levels, and layout tools.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall, and other materials to required dimensions with hand tools and power saws.
- Built formwork for concrete slabs and walls according to engineering plans.
- Followed local building codes on all assigned work.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople onsite to ensure seamless project execution.
- Operated band saws, circular saws, and compound miter saws.
- Completed required permit approvals before project start.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors to clarify requirements and finish projects on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emery High School
Castle Dale, UT05-2022
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Hydro excavation
- Trench excavation
- Site grading
- Roadway grading
- Equipment inspection
- Machinery inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment maintenance records
- Material transportation
- Equipment maintenance
- Construction safety
- Safety compliance
- PPE compliance
- Safety awareness
- Safety mindset
- Problem resolution
- Team communication
- Construction background
- Heavy machinery repair
- Material transportation
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout ranking
refereance
- Kip Ivy (435)749-1926
- Joel Ivy (435)749-9567
- Brandi Ivy (435)749-1931
- JK Allred (435)749-1160
- Dustin Chidester (435)609-3335
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Allred construction
05.2025 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Power Source Services
08.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Emery High School