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Jeffrey Happ

Northbrook,IL

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 26 years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 26 years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Omaha Track Material
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • 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.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • 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.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • 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.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • 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.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • 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.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Heavy Equipment Operator

TH Cropping
Chicago Heights, IL
03.2014 - 09.2022
  • 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.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • 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.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • 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.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • 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.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Happ,s Inc
Chicago Heights, IL
08.1997 - 03.2014
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • 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.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook North
Northbrook, IL
06-1996

Skills

  • Front End Loader Handling
  • Crane Operation Mastery
  • Wheel Loader Operation
  • CDL license holder
  • Off-Road Vehicle Operation
  • Land Clearing Techniques
  • Excavator Attachment Usage
  • Articulated Dump Truck Skills
  • Asphalt Spreading Techniques
  • Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
  • Excavation Expertise
  • Scraper Operation Expertise
  • Skid Steer Proficiency
  • Materials Movement
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Safety Procedures
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Equipment Logs
  • Safety Compliance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Good Judgement
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Class A CDL
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Debris Removal
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Inclement Working Conditions
  • Crane Operations
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Lever controls
  • Safety program understanding
  • Construction background
  • Communicating Job Status
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Loader Operation
  • Site Prep
  • Maintenance duties
  • Roadway Grading
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Ground disturbance oversight
  • Following Directions

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Omaha Track Material
09.2022 - 02.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

TH Cropping
03.2014 - 09.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

Happ,s Inc
08.1997 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook North

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