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Jaime Omar Santana Chaves

Aguadilla ,PR

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in the Construction Industries, skilled in operating various heavy Machinery. Proven track record in enhancing project efficiency through GPS technology and effective team leadership, mentoring peers while achieving high-quality results in complex construction environments, committed to safety and excellence. .

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Crisdel Group
10.2022 - Current
  • Operated heavy machinery, including: excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes for a grading crew. Used GPS system to dig ponds, Road Preparation and Parking lots, to complete construction projects efficiently.
  • Conducted pre-operational inspections ensuring equipment met safety standards and operational readiness.
  • Forman for a dirt crew, in charge of ordering material such as dirt, Lime Rock, in addition to demolition of concrete runways at RSW (Fort Myers International Airport), site clearing tree removal and balancing the site out for subgrade.
  • Assisted in training new operators on safe equipment usage and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ajax Paving Industries
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Excavator operator for a pipe crew, which duties included installing water line, (sewer & storm), used trench boxes and Rock boxes.
  • Forman for a grading crew, used GPS system for various jobs, including roadwork and at US Coast Guard Station in Clearwater Florida, doing Helicopter pads. Also worked at TPA (Tampa International Airport) removing concrete runway and prepping for new ones.
  • Assisted a milling cleanup crew, in the removal of asphalt in roadways and runways at Tampa and Clearwater Airport.
  • Prepared Subgrade and finish grade at MacDill Airforce base for new Plane Hangers at Tampa Florida.

Heavy Equipment Operator

SGL Construction
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Operated Dozer and Loader for a bridge wall crew, installing MSE Walls (Mechanically Stabilized Earth wall) and straps at I4 Ultimate Orlando Florida.
  • Used Dozer for Spreading backfield material (Dirt) every 6 inches and roller for compacting.
  • Used Loader with forks to unload material from the delivery trucks and stage the materials in a safe area.

Lead Operator

Waste Managment
02.2011 - 09.2016
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Mentored team members on equipment handling and operational best practices and assigned crew members for different duties around the landfill to ensure overall performance.
  • Operated an 836 Landfill compactor with GPS for spreading and compaction of trash.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escuela Vocacional Salvador Fuentes
Aguadilla, PR

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operatior
  • Loader
  • Trackhoe Excavator
  • Skid steer
  • Roller
  • End dump truck
  • Loader
  • Bulldozer
  • Rubber tire backhoe (Digger)
  • 836 Landfill compactor

Accomplishments

    Chosen by Crisdel Group as top Operator, to participate in the Caterpillar Global operator challenge in Tampa Florida April 2025, finishing in the top 10.

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • Trench and Excavating
  • Confined space
  • First Aid CPR


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Crisdel Group
10.2022 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ajax Paving Industries
04.2017 - 09.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

SGL Construction
09.2016 - 04.2017

Lead Operator

Waste Managment
02.2011 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Escuela Vocacional Salvador Fuentes

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