Joshua Hales
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a strong background in site excavation and utility installation. Demonstrated ability to operate various heavy machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while managing daily operations of equipment fleets. Proven track record in overseeing work crews and maintaining detailed records of materials and job progress, contributing to the successful completion of construction projects. Skilled in performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, enhancing operational reliability and safety standards.
Dependable professional with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in construction environment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Wanting to grow and take on more and more responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
C&s construction
Adairsville, Georgia
07.2019 - 05.2025
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, dirt, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Installation of underground utilities such as sewer, storm drain, and water mains.
- Have overseen work crews for day to day operations.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- All necessary requirements and fundamentals of being a ground laborer.
- Have worked with and in trench boxes.
- Have used heavy equipment to set large structures/vaults.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School
Calhoun Ga05-2019
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Load management
- Site excavation
- Utility installation
- Material transportation
- Demolition operations
- Excavation depth control
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Commercial construction experience
- Site preparation techniques
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy equipment operator
- Chipping and mulching techniques
- Backhoe handling
- Utility location
- Skid steer proficiency
- Debris removal
- Safe equipment operation
- Soil compaction methods
- Site bulldozing
- Excavation
- Boomtruck operation
- Construction background
- Front end loader handling
- Communicating job status
- Blueprint reading
- Erosion control practices
- Ditch digging
- Rock removal
- Underground utility installation
Certification
- Class A non restricted CDL ( 2/11/2025)
- Current blue card holder (2/19/2024)
- Current up to date medical card holder (1/18/2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
C&s construction
07.2019 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School