Hi, I’m
Joseph Larrow
Battle Ground,IN
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offer 10 years of related experience.
Seasoned Construction worker gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones.
Diligent Equipment Operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
3 Kings Environmental
Heavy Equipment Operator
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Clark & Sons
Traffic Control Supervisor
09.2016 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Conducted traffic studies to gather data, informing decision-making and traffic management planning.
- Identified potential safety hazards with audits and recommended improvements based on findings.
- Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Improved nighttime visibility and safety by installing and maintaining street lighting.
- Maintained clear visibility and legibility of directional and regulatory signs with regular inspections and repairs.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
- Served as informational resource for community, answering questions about traffic ordinances and policies and addressing questions and complaints.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Responded to citizen complaints to address community concerns and maintain public trust.
Integrity Excavating & Construction
Lead Construction Laborer
09.2008 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
Skyview High SchoolSoldotna, AK
High School Diploma
05.2008
Skills
- Weather Monitoring
- Crane Rigging Management
- Concrete Breakers
- Bulldozer Operations
- Site Prep
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Subcontractor Relations
- Activity Logging
- Materials Usage Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Communication Skills
- Proficiency with Attachments
- Safety Procedures
- Following Directions
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Lever Controls
- Track Clearing
- Project Management
- Safety Program Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Backhoe Operation
- Land Clearing
- Task Delegation
- Construction
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Component Replacements
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Trench Work
- Punctual and Dependable
- Laser Marking
- Loader Controls
- Skip Loaders
- Maintain Safety
- Operate and Repair Equipment
- Snow Blowers
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Site Bulldozing
- Mobile Device Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communicating Job Status
- Weight Balancing
- Air Compressor Use
- Fuel Supply Management
- Personnel Protection
- Water and Sewer Piping
- Utility Location
- Team Leadership
- Asphalt Paving
- Road Construction
- Roadway Grading
Certification
Flaggers Card- lapsed
CESCL- lapsed
DnD, MTG, Car Repair, Helping friends and family with home projects
I attend a game night every week that has a collaborative dynamic in which multiple people have to cooperate, communicate and compromise to achieve a beneficial outcome.
I grew up in a mechanics family. I like finding wrecked cars and fixing them. I also have family and friends come to me with questions and requests to fix something on their car, and DIY projects they always seem to have
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
3 Kings Environmental
03.2019 - Current
Traffic Control Supervisor
Clark & Sons
09.2016 - 03.2019
Lead Construction Laborer
Integrity Excavating & Construction
09.2008 - 09.2016
Skyview High School
High School Diploma
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