Open To Work
Jeremiah Hernandez
WILMINGTON,CA
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 several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/experienced labor
Ground down construction
Apple Valley, California
05.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks on various construction sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and complete projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
UssCal builders
Stanton, California
10.2014 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction tasks.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify mechanical issues promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling procedures.
- Managed daily equipment logs to track usage and maintenance needs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and needs.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- 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.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Education
Tracy Continuation High School
Norwalk, CASkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Excavation techniques
- Load management
- Project collaboration
- Site preparation
- Route planning
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Materials movement
- Activity logging
- Safety regulation compliance
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Asphalt spreading techniques
- Concrete pouring and mixing
- Land clearing techniques
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Site preparation techniques
- Parts lubrication
- Fine grading techniques
- Compaction control knowledge
- Clean driving record
- Material spreading techniques
- Hydraulic lifts
- Vibratory roller operation
- Rock crushing techniques
- Laser-guided leveling systems
- Shoring techniques
- Equipment logs
- Nighttime construction safety protocols
- Construction equipment operation
- Scraper operation expertise
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Safety programs
- Soil compaction methods
- Communicating job status
- Hydraulic systems
- Team collaboration
- Front end loader operations
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Wheel grader operation
- Trench work
- Heavy lifting
- Safety policies and procedures
- Loading and unloading
- Track clearing
- Construction background
- Air compressor use
- Pipeline installation techniques
- Maintenance duties
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lever controls
- Water truck operation
- Debris removal
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$25/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/experienced labor
Ground down construction
05.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
UssCal builders
10.2014 - 03.2025
Tracy Continuation High School