Jace Bodiford
725 SE Bailey Rd
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator and Mobile Mechanic with 8+ years in heavy civil construction and equipment maintenance. Operated various heavy machinery, including dozers and excavators, while executing earthwork, grading, and utility installations. Delivered projects efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality requirements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
3B Construction
Bremond
01.2018 - Current
- Operate a wide range of Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Hyundai, and other heavy equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects.
- Experienced operating dozers ranging from small finish machines to large production dozers, including Caterpillar D3 through D10-class equipment, Komatsu D51 and D65 models, and John Deere 450J through 850-series machines. Extensive experience operating six-way blades and push blades, with primary operating experience on Caterpillar D6T dozers.
- Operate excavators ranging from mini excavators to large production machines, including Caterpillar 336, John Deere 210-series through 850 D-series excavators, and Hyundai 360 and 520 excavators. Experienced utilizing various attachments including buckets with thumbs, hydraulic breakers, and augers for specialized excavation applications.
- Operate motor graders using both joystick and traditional lever controls for road construction, maintenance, drainage improvements, and precision finish grading.
- Perform site preparation, excavation, grading, and earthwork operations for residential, commercial, and civil construction projects.
- Construct and maintain roads, driveways, house pads, and building pads from initial preparation through final grade, ensuring proper lift placement, moisture control, and compaction requirements are met.
- Install conventional septic systems, water lines, and utility trenches while maintaining project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Perform land clearing, grubbing, brush removal, fence line clearing, and general site preparation
- Coordinate with engineering and testing personnel during compaction testing
- Assisted with welding, fabrication, and repair projects, contributing to improved equipment reliability and productivity.
- Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, maintenance practices, and jobsite expectations.
- Adapt quickly to changing equipment, jobsite conditions, and project requirements while operating both older mechanical-control equipment and newer technology-equipped machines.
- Consistently complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule while working independently or as part of a team.
Auxiliary Plant Operator
NAES Sandy Creek Power Plant
Riesel
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated and monitored power plant systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient electricity generation.
- Maintained and inspected auxiliary equipment including pumps, compressors, generators, and related operating systems.
- Followed strict safety procedures, PPE requirements, and operational guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Responded to equipment issues, alarms, and emergency situations while minimizing downtime and maintaining safe plant operations.
Ranch Hand
TUSA Show Cattle
Reagan
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed daily livestock care including hauling, feeding, watering, and general animal maintenance.
- Trained and supervised employees while promoting safe work practices and proper animal handling procedures.
- Assisted with ranch construction projects including plumbing, fencing, facility repairs, and rebuilding ranch infrastructure.
- Maintained ranch roads, equipment, machinery, and property improvements.
- Supported land improvement projects and general ranch operations.
Education
Bremond ISD
Bremond, TXSkills
- Strong understanding of grade control, compaction requirements, lift construction, drainage management, and project specifications
- Equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and field repairs
- Welding and fabrication
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment issues in the field
- Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Developed hands-on heavy equipment experience beginning at age 9 through working alongside family members and experienced mentors in my hometown, gaining practical knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, earthmoving, and jobsite responsibilities from an early age
Certification
- MSHA Certified
Timeline
Auxiliary Plant Operator
NAES Sandy Creek Power Plant
03.2024 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
3B Construction
01.2018 - Current
Ranch Hand
TUSA Show Cattle
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bremond ISD