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Joseph Pillitiere

New Franklin,OH

Summary

Heavy equipment operator with over 30 years of construction and operating experience on excavators, dozers, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel and track loaders, skid steers, backhoes and articulating off road trucks. I am very knowledgeable with all underground utility installations. I have over 10 years experience with heavy highway and road construction. I have 5+ years experience with building demolition and familiar with some mining operation. I have a perfect safety record. I also have a certification as a Plastic injection mold maintenance and repair technician with 18 mos. of experience.

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Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Comstock Construction Company
Fargo, ND
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate, transport and grade land for new housing developments including CAT395 excavator, CATD6 dozer, JD9530 double panned scrapers and CAT740B articulating off road trucks
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately excavate and grade land
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Finished the work needed to complete and finalize the housing developments, that I worked on alone, weeks ahead of the projected finish dates with great workmanship reviews from management

Plastic Injection Mold Maintenance and Repair Tec

MRP Solutions
Twinsburg, OH
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Performed preventive maintenance on molds from 16 to 96 cavities to reduce downtime
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance and option changes on all molds
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment at all times.
  • Repaired malfunctioning parts, assemblies, and systems using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best solutions to repair them.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Replaced defective components with new or reconditioned parts as needed.
  • Checked electrical connections for proper operation in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Tested repaired molds for proper performance prior to returning them to service.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions of production lines when requested by supervisors or operators.
  • Achieved certification of completion for mold maintenance and tepair

Heavy Equipment Operator

Salters 3C's trucking and construction
Milton, FL
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects, including Komatsu, CAT and Kobelco excavators of various sizes, CATD5 dozer, CAT950, 986 wheel loaders, and Bobcat mini excavators and skid steers
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Excavated, moved and stock piled Material to be loaded and transported off site using excavators, dozers and wheel loaders
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Positioned, moved or installed equipment on conveyors and topsoil sifting units in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Starr excavating and demolition
Youngstown, OH
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects
  • Installed underground utilities including water, sanitary sewer, and gas mainlines using excavators, dozers and wheel loaders
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Operated excavators and bulldozers to properly grade land after demolition material was loaded and hauled away
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, separate and stockpile different materials to be scrapped or hauled away, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
  • Completed, from start to finish, two decent sized demolition projects by myself including the demolition, separation of all the debris and scrap metals, and loading everything to be hauled away. I cleaned and graded each property to finish grade. I excavated all footings for the new construction and did the grading for all parking lots and entrance roads on site. Backfilled and finish graded both properties per plan.

Equipment Operator

Holub scrap metals
Akron,, OH
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Separated and loaded Scrap metal into large dumpsters and tractor trailers to be hauled away operating a CAT345 excavator.
  • Kept the dump area and trucking lanes free of debris to keep the dumping process moving quickly and efficiently utilizing a CAT366 wheel loader and CAT excavator.
  • Maintained and kept all haul roads clear and graded for very congested and busy traffic areas.
  • Operated a CAT366 Wheel loader with interchangeable forks and excavator to flip scrap vehicles to be processed for crushing.
  • Loaded scrap and processed vehicles into and operated a large crusher then hauled the crushed vehicles directly onto a tractor trailer or storage stacks to be loaded later
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
  • Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Beaver Excavating
Canton, OH
07.2007 - 12.2011
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment including CAT345B excavator, CATD3, D5, D6, D8 and D9 dozers, CAT657, 630 series wheel scrapers in a safe and efficient manner to excavate, haul and grade large amounts of material for larger scale construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sanitary sewer and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately excavate and grade different projects
  • Heavy highway and infrastructure projects
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Science - Electronics Technology

National Institute of Technology
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
04-1988

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent St. Mary HS
Akron, OH
06-1984

Skills

  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Safety Procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Decision-Making
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Good Judgement
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Materials Movement
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Safety regulation compliance
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Site Prep
  • Roadway Grading
  • Debris Removal
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Asphalt Paving
  • Daily vehicle assessments
  • Following Directions
  • Base Stabilization
  • Communicating Job Status
  • Loader Operation
  • Construction background
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Lever controls
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Safety program understanding
  • Road Construction
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Trench work
  • Inclement Working Conditions
  • Injection molding techniques
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Repair Planning
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Technical documentation reading
  • Self Motivation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Defect Identification
  • Task Prioritization
  • Schematic reading
  • Product Inspection
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • Certification for Plastic injection mold maintenance and repair

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Comstock Construction Company
09.2023 - 01.2024

Plastic Injection Mold Maintenance and Repair Tec

MRP Solutions
08.2021 - 06.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Salters 3C's trucking and construction
06.2017 - 10.2018

Heavy Equipment Operator

Starr excavating and demolition
06.2015 - 11.2016

Equipment Operator

Holub scrap metals
01.2012 - 08.2015

Heavy Equipment Operator

Beaver Excavating
07.2007 - 12.2011

Associate of Science - Electronics Technology

National Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent St. Mary HS

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