Hobert Mckinney
Berea,KY
Summary
Experienced heavy construction eqipment operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, troubleshooting, and safety protocol adherence. Proven track record of adapting to challenging environments and delivering high-quality results in road construction and site work.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Louisville Paving
Louisville, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Ran Hydraulic Drill to drill blast holes for heavy highway construction.
- Ran a dozer and a skid steerer to prepare drill benches
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Lawson Drilling
Campton, KY
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Operated a hydraulic drill for Quarry work
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Geo Con Inc./Bedrock
Lexington, KY
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Operated hydraulic drill for 2 year road project I-69 to Indianapolis
- Drilled for stone in a Rock Quarry located in Indiana.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Elmo Greer & Sons
London, KY
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated a hydraulic drill for road construction.
- Operated up to D-10 dozer to run road bed fill to grade and to feed 992 loader.
Hydraulic Driller
Geocon Incorporated
Lexington, KY
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Operated Hydraulic drill for blasting rock for road construction and site work.
- Operated a trackhoe, dozer, and rubber-tired backhoe as well.
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Woodall Construction
Lexington, KY
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Operated a hydraulic drill, truck loader, dozer up to D8 and a scraper.
- Moved rock and earth for site grading and road building
Special Equipment Operator
KY State Hwy Dept.
Mount Vernon, KY
07.1991 - 03.2005
- Operated Gradall Excavator cleaning slides and ditch lines
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon05-1990
Skills
- Hydraulic drill operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site grading
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Skid steer proficiency
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Nighttime construction safety protocols
- Scraper operation expertise
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Louisville Paving
09.2024 - Current
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Lawson Drilling
08.2020 - 09.2024
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Geo Con Inc./Bedrock
06.2017 - 08.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Elmo Greer & Sons
07.2010 - 06.2013
Hydraulic Driller
Geocon Incorporated
03.2007 - 07.2010
Hydraulic Drill Operator
Woodall Construction
03.2005 - 03.2007
Special Equipment Operator
KY State Hwy Dept.
07.1991 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Rockcastle County High School
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