Hector Soto
San Luis,Arizona
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with a background in diverse construction and mining environments. Experience includes earthmoving, loading and unloading materials, site preparation, and machine maintenance. Strengths lie in safe operation of machinery, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to interpret blueprints. Previous roles recognized for improving operational efficiency and promoting workplace safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Engineering company
Yuma , AZ
04.2024 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nicholas Construction Services, Inc.
Santee, CA
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Heavy Equipment Operator
PG&E
Yuma , AZ
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Good Judgement
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Parts Lubrication
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Materials Movement
- Equipment Logs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance procedures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Team Leadership
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Safety program understanding
- Effective communication skills
- Loader Operation
- Safety regulation compliance
- Trench work
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Following Directions
- Lever controls
- Backhoe Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Construction management
- Bulldozer Operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Engineering company
04.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nicholas Construction Services, Inc.
04.2022 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
PG&E
02.2018 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Kofa High School
Similar Profiles
Arvind MogreArvind Mogre
Project Engineer at Meridian Engineering CompanyProject Engineer at Meridian Engineering Company
Kalvinder BassiKalvinder Bassi
Civil engineer at Meridian Civil Engineering ConsultancyCivil engineer at Meridian Civil Engineering Consultancy
Michael StevensonMichael Stevenson
Survey Party Chief at Meridian Surveying EngineeringSurvey Party Chief at Meridian Surveying Engineering