Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dozers, 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.
Operated excavators safely for digging, trenching, grading, and earthmoving operations.
Excavated foundations, drainage trenches, roadways, and utility lines according to project specifications.
Performed site preparation, land clearing, and bulk excavation.
Loaded trucks with soil, gravel, rocks, and other construction materials.
Collaborated with supervisors, surveyors, truck drivers, and ground crews to achieve daily production targets.
Performed daily equipment inspections, identifying and reporting mechanical issues to ensure operational readiness.
Ensured safe working distances around workers, underground utilities, and equipment to uphold site safety standards.
Followed site safety procedures and maintained accurate daily equipment and production reports.
Operated bulldozers for land clearing, stripping, pushing, spreading, and moving materials.
Performed rough and finish grading to achieve required elevations and slopes.
Prepared construction sites, roadbeds, embankments, and building pads.
Spread and leveled soil, gravel, and other materials according to project specifications.
Worked with excavator operators, graders, haul trucks, and other heavy equipment operators.
Conducted pre-start inspections and monitored machine performance.
Maintained awareness of ground conditions, slopes, obstacles, and nearby personnel.
Followed site safety requirements and operating procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Years 8 Months
OnCore | 01.2020 - 09.2024
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.
Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Maintained records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs to ensure accurate project tracking.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
Utilized GPS systems to plot job sites for excavation, enhancing accuracy in project execution.
Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery to minimize risk of accidents and ensure a safe work environment.
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.
Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Acquired knowledge on new equipment features and functionalities. and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Loaded and transported materials to designated areas on construction site. dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.