Joseph Jordan
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Five S Group
Oak Grove, Louisiana
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other equipment safely.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Maintained logs of equipment usage and maintenance activities accurately.
- Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime.
- 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.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- 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.
- Operated GPS equipment to collect data for various projects.
- Assisted in troubleshooting GPS device malfunctions and errors.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze data and improve processes.
- Conducted routine checks on GPS devices for optimal functionality.
- Supported field surveys by setting up and maintaining GPS equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sendero Energy
Houston, Texas
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- 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.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- 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.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- 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.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- 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.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CBP Environmental
Athens, Georgia
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- 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.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- 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.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- 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.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- 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.
- Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Maintained logs of equipment usage and maintenance activities accurately.
Education
Hephzibah High School
Hephzibah, GASkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Preventative maintenance
- GPS operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Five S Group
04.2026 - 05.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sendero Energy
02.2026 - 04.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
CBP Environmental
03.2025 - 02.2026
Hephzibah High School