Josue Solis
Front End Loader
Belle Glade,FL
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at United States Sugar Corp, excelling in machine inspection and safety management. Demonstrated expertise in front end loader operations and adept at fostering workplace safety, underscored by a commitment to OSHA regulations. Achieved significant efficiency improvements, leveraging both technical skills and team coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Loader Operator
United States Sugar Corp
Clewiston, FL
06.2018 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with ground crew members to coordinate activities related to loading and unloading materials.
- Followed safety protocols while operating the loader at all times including wearing protective gear.
- Communicated with professionals to coordinate daily tasks.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Maintained accurate records of all material movements throughout the day.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to professionals immediately for assessment.
- Inspected tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, hydraulics. daily for proper operation.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as greasing, oiling, and fueling the machine.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about any issues that arose during operations.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Ensured that all loads were properly balanced before moving them from one area to another.
- Assisted with site grading by leveling off terrain with the loader bucket.
- Checked fluid levels before starting each shift and refilled when necessary.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Recorded amount of fuel used in front end loader on weekly reports to professionals.
- Submitted trip reports to professionals to document mileage.
- Lifted heavy objects using the loader's hydraulic arms and buckets.
Tractor Operator
Pero Family Farms
Clewiston, FL
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Conducted pre-start checks to ensure tractors were in good working order prior to use.
- Assisted in training new tractor operators, sharing best practices and safety procedures.
- Assisted with various manual labor tasks such as digging trenches, plowing fields or spreading fertilizer when required.
- Recorded operational data, including hours of operation and areas serviced, for productivity analysis.
- Provided assistance where necessary by helping out with manual labor tasks such as mending fences or clearing debris after storms.
- Operated various tractor models for agricultural and construction tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Applied pesticides and fertilizers using tractor-mounted sprayers, following environmental guidelines.
- Coordinated with farm management to schedule tasks according to agricultural cycles.
- Engaged in roadside maintenance tasks, including mowing and trimming using tractor-mounted equipment.
- Stored tractors safely after every shift according to company standards.
- Completed operator maintenance, checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades and lubricating equipment.
- Reported any maintenance issues immediately to supervisors for repair work.
- Contributed to team meetings, providing insights on equipment efficiency and operational improvements.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tractors and attached implements to prevent downtime.
- Maintained, serviced and cleaned tractors on a regular basis.
- Participated in seasonal preparations of equipment for storage or readiness for peak operational periods.
- Plowed and bush-hogged open fields, parks, orchards, lawns and roadways.
- Maintained cleanliness of tractors and equipment, ensuring machines were ready for next use.
- Attached and detached implements and trailers to tractors as required for specific tasks.
- Managed field operations including plowing, planting, and harvesting, optimizing crop yields.
- Obeyed traffic laws while driving between sites with the tractor.
Education
Clewiston High
Clewiston, FLSkills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Machine inspection
- Road construction
- Safety management
- Front end loader operations
- Bucket selection
- OSHA regulations
- Forklift trained
Timeline
Front End Loader Operator
United States Sugar Corp
06.2018 - 12.2024
Tractor Operator
Pero Family Farms
08.2010 - 06.2018
Clewiston High
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