Joshua Beckford

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials

Baltimore

02.2017 - 06.2025

Operated heavy machinery for efficient material handling and transportation.
Conducted pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and productivity on site.
Implemented safety protocols during equipment operation to prevent accidents.
Assisted in training new operators on safe operating procedures and equipment use.
Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance personnel promptly.
Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and efficiency standards.
Followed instructions for loading, unloading, and transporting materials accurately.
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.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
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.
Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
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.
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.
Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
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.
Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Education

GED -

Skills

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

GED -

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