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Education
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John Hurd

Bondurant,IA

Summary

Hard working dedicated operator with 12 years in heavy equipment operation. Expert in Vermeer directional drills, equipment hauling and cable placement. Familiar with ditch witch directional drills and plows. Years of in the field and hands on safety training. Osha 10 ET&D, Osha 30 Construction

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Urd Operator

INTREN
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
  • Streamlined drilling processes, utilizing advanced technology and innovative techniques for increased productivity.
  • Increased project accuracy by effectively interpreting blueprints and site plans prior to drilling operations.
  • Minimized environmental impact by accurately executing horizontal directional drilling techniques in sensitive areas.
  • Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
  • Improved worksite safety, conducting comprehensive pre-job safety meetings with crew members before each operation.
  • Exhibited strong decision-making skills when faced with unexpected challenges or difficulties during HDD operationsn.
  • Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wore protective safety equipment and followed MSDS and OSHA standards to maximize safety and prevent accidents.
  • Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.

Urd Crew Lead

Hydaker Wheatlake
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced worksite safety by maintaining clean and organized work areas for efficient backhoe operation.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
  • Increased project accuracy by effectively interpreting blueprints and site plans prior to drilling operations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.

Urd Operator

Tim Terrel And Company
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Reduced downtime by consistently performing routine maintenance on HDD machinery.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
  • Increased project accuracy by effectively interpreting blueprints and site plans prior to drilling operations.
  • Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
  • Improved worksite safety, conducting comprehensive pre-job safety meetings with crew members before each operation.
  • Assisted in minimizing property damage risks by carefully following established protocols for crossing roads or other barriers during HDD operations.

Urd Operator

Arc American
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
  • Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
  • Enhanced worksite safety by maintaining clean and organized work areas for efficient backhoe operation.
  • Maximized equipment lifespan through regular maintenance checks and timely repairs.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to OSHA standards.
  • Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wore protective safety equipment and followed MSDS and OSHA standards to maximize safety and prevent accidents.
  • Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
  • Adhered to OSHA standards, safety codes and company policies.

Urd Operator

Mj Electric
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Reduced downtime by consistently performing routine maintenance on HDD machinery.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
  • Increased project accuracy by effectively interpreting blueprints and site plans prior to drilling operations.
  • Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
  • Improved worksite safety, conducting comprehensive pre-job safety meetings with crew members before each operation.
  • Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.

Directional Drill And Backhoe Operator

Western Edge Utility
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times
  • Rod man hole runs for duct placement
  • Push fiber
  • Place product at customer required depth
  • Followed state and customer easement regulations.
  • Reduced project completion time by skillfully operating backhoe for various construction tasks.
  • Increased productivity with exceptional attention to detail during excavation, trenching, and grading processes.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
  • Reduced downtime by consistently performing routine maintenance on HDD machinery.
  • Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
  • Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wore protective safety equipment and followed MSDS and OSHA standards to maximize safety and prevent accidents.
  • Adhered to OSHA standards, safety codes and company policies.

Operator

Innovative Communication Technologies
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
  • Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards
  • Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times
  • Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor
  • Install product at customer required depths
  • Followed state and customer right of way regulations
  • Emergency on call work
  • Placed duct and cable in man hole runs
  • Completed daily time sheets in a timely manner
  • Familiar with Vermeer 24x40, 23x30, 9x13 and Ditch Witch jt922 directional drills
  • Digi Trak locators
  • Plow and trench utility's to specified depth's
  • Provided onsite hands on training to new-hires.

Driver/ Light Maintenance

Star Equipment
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Checked equipment in and out
  • Performed light maintenance and repairs
  • Delivered equipment to customers and picked up
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
  • Obtained proper signatures as required
  • Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards.

Foreman/Equipment Operator

Telcom Construction
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
  • Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards
  • Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times
  • Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor
  • Installed product at customer required depths
  • Followed state and customer right of way regulations
  • Performed emergency on call dig ups
  • Placed duct and cable in man hole runs
  • Completed daily time sheets and redlines
  • Familiar with Vermeer 24x40, 23x30, 9x13 and Ditch Witch jt922 directional drills
  • Digi Trak locators
  • Plow and trench utility's to specified depth's
  • Provided onsite hands on training to new-hires.

Operator /Labor

Communication Technologies
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times
  • Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
  • Followed customer depth's and specifications on cable and duct placement.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Ankeny high school, Ankeny, Iowa
01.2011

Skills

  • Directional drills
  • Class A certified with air brakes and tanker
  • Dump truck driving
  • Lowboy experience
  • Trench safety
  • Suction excavator operation
  • Cable plows
  • Trenchers
  • Pulling trailers
  • Rodder truck
  • Drilling Fluids Management
  • HDD Locating Techniques
  • Trenchless Technology
  • Traffic Control
  • Fall Protection
  • Soil Classification
  • Downhole Tooling
  • Bore Path Planning
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  • Underground Utility Awareness
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • First Aid Certification
  • Site Safety Procedures
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Trenching
  • Electrical Safety
  • Excavation Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Workplace Safety
  • OSHA Compliance
  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Safety Courses

Timeline

Urd Operator - INTREN
10.2022 - Current
Urd Crew Lead - Hydaker Wheatlake
06.2021 - 07.2022
Urd Operator - Tim Terrel And Company
09.2020 - 05.2021
Urd Operator - Arc American
02.2020 - 08.2020
Urd Operator - Mj Electric
05.2018 - 12.2019
Directional Drill And Backhoe Operator - Western Edge Utility
02.2017 - 05.2018
Operator - Innovative Communication Technologies
11.2016 - 02.2017
Driver/ Light Maintenance - Star Equipment
07.2016 - 10.2016
Foreman/Equipment Operator - Telcom Construction
08.2015 - 06.2016
Operator /Labor - Communication Technologies
09.2012 - 09.2015
Ankeny high school - High School Diploma, General

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