Jose Mercado

Results-driven Operator Engineer and Union Construction professional with hands-on experience operating, inspecting, lubricating, and maintaining multiple types of heavy machinery and equipment across job sites. Proven ability to efficiently transition between different machines within a single project while maintaining safety, productivity, and quality standards. Skilled in conducting pre- and post-operation walk-throughs, completing daily task sheets and equipment checklists, identifying mechanical issues, and performing preventative maintenance.

Strong construction and carpentry background with experience reading blueprints, preparing work sites, loading and unloading materials, measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling wood, plastic, and other materials to construct and repair structures according to project specifications. Brings excellent mechanical, mathematical, and physical capabilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to both lead and follow instructions. Committed to safe work practices, quality craftsmanship, efficient project completion, and maintaining a productive job site.

• OQ (Operator Qualification) -MEA
• OQ (Operator Qualification) -Veriforce
• PIT Trained (Proficiency) (1,4,5,7)
• Blue Print Reading
• Flaggers Certification
• Concrete Placement
• Over 10+ hours OSHA
• Back Safety
• Highway Construction and Readiness
• First Aid/ CPR w/ AED
• Basic Mechanics
• Rigging
• Pneumatic Tools
• Diamond 110HP Cummins Diesel 72” High Powered Concrete Saw
• Grading
• Commercial, Industrial and Residential Fall Protection
• UBC Aerial Lift Operator, Self –propelled Elevated Work Platforms and Boom-supported Elevated Work Platforms
• Ergonomics
• UBC/ICFA Qualification (Insulated Concrete Forms)
• 8 Hour Initial Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting Course
• Scaffold Training for Scaffold Erector Qualification – 40hrs
• Qualified Operator License Ramset Powder Actuated Tool systems
• OSHA 30hr
• HILTI Qualified Operator
• Rheem Commercial Package Gas Electric Unit (RKNL)
• Rheem 34” 90 Plus Technician Certification
• Building envelope – Air sealing, blower door, and window installation.
• Computers basic 1
• Concrete Peri Commercial Gang forming system
• Crane signal person training
• Wood framing exterior deck training
• IS - Low wall, shaft wall systems & concrete forming

OPERATING ENGINEER —

LOCAL 150 DISPATCH ASSIGNMENTS

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 | 2018–2024

Extensive operating-engineer experience through Local 150 dispatch assignments with contractors throughout the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana construction markets. Worked across heavy construction, excavation, underground, trench less , demolition, crane, drilling, concrete, electrical, and industrial operations.

SELECTED CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

Pretek — Franklin Park, IL | October 2024
Judlau Contracting, Inc. — Hinsdale, IL | March 2024
K Five Construction — Bensenville, IL | February 2024

Otis Minnesota Services, LLC — Gary, IN | September 2023
Ellingson Trenchless — Gary, IN | August 2023
DGI Menard — Bensenville, IL | March 2023
Central Contractors Services — Franklin Park, IL | February 2023

Waubonsee Development — Northbrook, IL | November 2022
Metromex Contractors — Chicago, IL | September 2022
Stalworth Underground, LLC — Chicago, IL | July 2022
Creative Enterprises Crane Rental — West Chicago, IL | July 2022
Lenny Hoffman Excavating — Northbrook, IL | June 2022
Nichols Crane Rental Co. — Forest View, IL | April 2022
Jules Madison Contractors — Rosemont, IL | March 2022

Malcolm Drilling — Chicago, IL | November 2021
Beemsterboer Slag & Ballast — Chicago East | October 2021
Soil Installers DBA Helitech — Bedford Park, IL | April 2021

Aldridge Electric — Chicago, IL | November 2020
Area Erectors, Inc. — Matteson, IL | November 2020
Tough Cuts Concrete Services — O'Hare | October 2020
M. Arbanas Construction Co. — Addison, IL | October 2020
American Demolition — Chicago, IL | April 2020
Mersino Drill & Dewatering — Tinley Park, IL | April 2020

Lindahl Brothers — Chicago Ridge, IL | May 2019
John Keno — Chicago, IL | February 2019; April 2019; April 2022
Imperial Crane Service — Whiting, IN | September 2018

Blueprint & Plan Interpretation • Grade Stake Reading • Structural Installation & Framing • Structural Layout & Verification • Heavy Construction & Infrastructure Operations

• OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training • Jobsite Safety & Compliance • CDL Class B • Off-Road Truck Operation • IUOE Local 150 Union Construction Experience