Joshua Gilhaus
Folsom,LA
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Jones Power LLC, adept at optimizing machine performance and ensuring safety compliance. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and effective communication skills, leading to timely project completions and increased productivity in excavation and site preparation tasks. Proficient in operating excavators and bulldozers for diverse construction projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jones Power LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed various heavy machinery with expertise.
- Utilized excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks for moving heavy loads with a strong focus on safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Larry Loyd Construction
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Magee excavation
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
JB James Construction
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
Carpenter
Jenkins Custom Homes
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in all carpentry work.
- Enhanced structural integrity of buildings by installing frameworks, including joists and studs.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1994
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Excavation techniques
- Load management
- Site preparation
- Safety compliance
- Regular maintenance
- Project completion
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Debris removal
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Construction background
- Skid steer proficiency
- Clean driving record
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Earthmoving operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Following directions
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy haul trucking
- Machinery inspection
- Good judgement
- Construction equipment operation
- Repair and maintenance
- Backhoe operation
- Backhoe handling
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Effective communication skills
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Front end loader handling
- Materials movement
- Equipment logs
- Excavator attachment usage
- Inclement working conditions
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Material handling equipment
- Excavation expertise
- Grading techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Framing installation
- Cabinet installation
- Finish carpentry
Certification
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration 10-hour Construction Safety Certification (OSHA-10) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator - Jones Power LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator - Larry Loyd Construction
09.2022 - 09.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator - Magee excavation
01.2022 - 05.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator - JB James Construction
10.2020 - 08.2021
Carpenter - Jenkins Custom Homes
01.2020 - 10.2020
Covington High School - High School Diploma,
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