James Lookhoff
Brodheadsville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator with proven, decades long expertise in operating machinery efficiently. Skilled in safety compliance and team collaboration, efficiency and production, team management and ensuring a secure environment and timely project delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operation Instructor
Hunterdon Country Polytech
Flemington NJ
12.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated hands-on activities, fostering practical skills among students in technical subjects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrate multiple subject areas.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tuskes Excavating
Bethlehem, PA
03.2019 - 06.2024
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes to complete excavation projects efficiently.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections and performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex grading and excavation plans, enhancing project delivery timelines.
- Implemented safety protocols and adhered to regulatory guidelines, resulting in a secure work environment for all personnel.
- Read and Implement Blue Prints
- In field survey and field based grading designs
Heavy Equipment Operator
Muschlitz Excavating
Bath, PA
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Coordinated with project managers to assess site conditions and adjust equipment usage for maximum productivity.
- Monitored excavation progress and adjusted techniques as needed to meet changing project specifications effectively.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in equipment operation, contributing to increased operational efficiency on-site.
- Obtained MSHA and OSHA safety certifications
- Extensive Experience with GPS and GNSS computerized grading systems.
Education
Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2027
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
My accomplishments within the industry are far and numerous; I've advanced through the ranks beginning as a 16 year old laborer at a small mom and pop shop down the road from where I grew up to a forefront name in Excavating in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Certification
MSHA 10 Hour
OSHA 10 Hour
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Very into all things mechanical
- Musician of around 30 years (Bass Guitar)
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operation Instructor
Hunterdon Country Polytech
12.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tuskes Excavating
03.2019 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Muschlitz Excavating
03.2014 - 03.2019
Education
Brookdale Community College