Jorge Lugo

• Operated heavy machinery to complete earthmoving and construction tasks efficiently.
• Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Assisted in loading and unloading materials using forklifts and other equipment.

Finished operator of heavy equipment

• Collaborated with team members to execute project plans on construction sites.
• Maintained equipment by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
• Followed blueprints and specifications to guide excavation and grading activities.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors to report progress and concerns daily.
• Adhered to safety regulations while operating machinery on job sites consistently.
• 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.
• Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
• 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.
• Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
• Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.

• Operated milling machines to produce precise components for construction projects.
• Set up and calibrated machine tools for optimal performance and accuracy.
• Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.