Joseph Banks

Heavy Equipment Operator

L&W Logging

Booneville, KY

10.2019 - Current

Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel and sand.
Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Used winch cables attached to the dozer blade for lifting objects into place.
Moved large rocks, debris, and other materials with the dozer blade.
Inspected job sites prior to starting work to identify potential hazards or obstacles.
Filled low areas with dirt or gravel to create a level surface.
Operated dozer controls to regulate height and angle of dozer blade.
Operated a Dozer to level and grade earth surfaces for new road construction projects.
Adjusted depth, angle, and tilt of dozer blade to meet specifications.
Checked filters and grease equipment and observed distribution of paving materials.
Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
Prepare and pour foundations for structures.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Saw Operator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Saw Operator

High School Diploma -

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