John Wheeler
Dade City
Summary
Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Southern sites and Power Construction
Inglis
12.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction activities.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational efficiency.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Equipment Operator
Superior ROW
Dade City
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated heavy machinery to complete site preparations and material handling tasks.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Laborer Operator
Steadfast contractors Alliance
San Antonio
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material transport.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project tasks efficiently.
- Reported equipment issues and needs to supervisors promptly.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines as needed.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure safe work practices during projects.
- Documented inspection, collection, sample management and waste removal activities and findings through appropriate communications and recordkeeping practices.
- Operated and maintained pumps and motors to move water and wastewater through filtration systems.
- Inspected and repaired erosion on pond banks and reported back to my direct supervisors.
Laborer Operator
Reinforced Earth
Lacoochee
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with team members to execute project tasks efficiently.
- Organized materials needed for each job task prior to starting work.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance before project completion.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
Tractor Operator
Paff Landscape
Brooksville
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Operated tractors to prepare and maintain landscaping sites for clients.
- Assisted team members with site preparation and equipment maintenance tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Completed operator maintenance, checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades and lubricating equipment.
- Operated rubber-wheeled tractor with cutting and plowing attachments to perform manual work tasks.
Groundskeeper
St. Leo University
St.Leo
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained campus landscaping by mowing, trimming, and planting seasonal flowers.
- Cleared debris from pathways and common areas to enhance campus cleanliness.
- Operated grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Worked on the sports fields on occasion, mowing, trimming, painting line on the turf.
Education
Mechanic Degree - Small Engines Repair
Stratford Career Institute
Saint Albans, VT03-2021
High School Diploma -
Pasco High School
Dade City, FL05-2014
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy equipment handling
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Site prep
- Planting
- Landscape design
- Sod laying
- Soil erosion management
- Lawn care
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Commercial landscaping
- Concrete work
- Pipe work
- Irrigation work
- Environmental work
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Southern sites and Power Construction
12.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Superior ROW
07.2024 - 12.2024
Laborer Operator
Steadfast contractors Alliance
09.2022 - 07.2024
Laborer Operator
Reinforced Earth
03.2020 - 09.2022
Tractor Operator
Paff Landscape
05.2017 - 03.2020
Groundskeeper
St. Leo University
06.2015 - 05.2017
Mechanic Degree - Small Engines Repair
Stratford Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Pasco High School