Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Joel LeBlanc

Hemphill

Summary

Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Duphil, excelling in safe machinery operation and equipment maintenance. Proven track record in performing routine inspections and ensuring safety compliance, while effectively managing heavy equipment fleets. Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

borneke and sons
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • 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.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.

Gas Maintenance Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Hemphill
Hemphill
12.2022 - 08.2024
  • Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Newtron Group
Beaumont
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Duphil
02.2018 - 04.2020
  • 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.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • 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.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.

Education

GED -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Routine inspections
  • Equipment inspection
  • Safe equipment operation

Certification

  • TWIC card
  • Rigger 1- NCCO
  • signal person-NCCO
  • forklift
  • dozer
  • excavator
  • skid steer
  • smooth drum
  • sheeps foot
  • front end loader
  • tractor backhoe

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

borneke and sons
08.2024 - 05.2025

Gas Maintenance Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Hemphill
12.2022 - 08.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

Newtron Group
05.2021 - 12.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator

Duphil
02.2018 - 04.2020

GED -

Lamar University