Justin LaRoy
Milan,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective teamwork. Proven ability to operate diverse machinery while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
AZCO
Appleton, WI
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to optimize performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site preparation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance, diagnosing issues and reporting for timely repairs.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery controls and safety regulations.
- Adapted quickly to changing site conditions, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Supported environmental initiatives by adhering to best practices in erosion control, sediment management, and stormwater runoff prevention during operations.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
- Boosted team efficiency with expert navigation of backhoe loaders on complex construction sites.
- Streamlined excavation processes to meet stringent deadlines, operating excavators with precision.
- Reduced material waste, utilizing bulldozers for precise grading and leveling.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Miller Brothers Construction Inc
Archbold, OH
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Implemented safe operating procedures, minimizing accidents and enhancing workplace safety culture.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance activities for compliance records.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Boosted overall project efficiency by effectively planning machine movements and coordinating with other operators onsite.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mersino Dewatering
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and coordinate machinery operations effectively.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety procedures, and maintenance practices.
- kept pumps running unclogged and running proficiently
Education
Journeymen Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 324 Apprenticeship Program
Howell, MI10-2025
High School Diploma -
Airport Community Schools
Carleton, MI05-2018
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Construction background
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Clean driving record
- Effective communication skills
- Equipment logs
- Inclement working conditions
- Safety procedures
Local 324 apprenticeship graduate
I have completed the apprentice program. I am now seeking work and willing to learn anything new on the job
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
AZCO
05.2025 - 12.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Miller Brothers Construction Inc
03.2022 - 02.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mersino Dewatering
04.2020 - 02.2022
Journeymen Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 324 Apprenticeship Program
High School Diploma -
Airport Community Schools