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Justin Graves

Granbury

Summary

Skilled Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skid steers. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 5+ years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Manager

Graves Construction
04.2025 - Current
  • Supervised team of [Number] construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.

Frac Equipment Operator

Flying a Pumping Services
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with supervisors to address any equipment malfunctions promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Ensured proper calibration of equipment prior to use, optimizing performance and minimizing any potential discrepancies in measurements.
  • Optimized rig-up and rig-down processes through effective coordination with crew members, minimizing job completion time.
  • Maintained a strong working knowledge of various frac-related tools and technology advancements to stay current in the field.

Equipment Operator

SC Bell
03.2023 - 01.2025
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and loaders to move earth and materials.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
  • Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.

Construction Manager

J&R Services
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
  • Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
  • Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
  • Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
  • Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.

Construction Laborer

Graves Construction
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
  • Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
  • Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
  • Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Victory Baptist Academy
01-2020

Skills

  • Equipment Inspections
  • Materials Movement
  • Equipment testing
  • Worksite safety
  • General Labor
  • Materials transportation
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Construction management
  • Grading experience
  • Site preparation
  • Equipment operations
  • Land Clearing
  • Project Management
  • Heavy Equipment Operation

Timeline

Construction Manager

Graves Construction
04.2025 - Current

Frac Equipment Operator

Flying a Pumping Services
01.2025 - 04.2025

Equipment Operator

SC Bell
03.2023 - 01.2025

Construction Manager

J&R Services
01.2022 - 08.2023

Construction Laborer

Graves Construction
03.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Victory Baptist Academy