Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Veit
04.2026 - Current
Operated Daily:
skid steer
back hoe
excavator with pipe manipulator
dozer
off road truck
telehandler
mini excavator
Boat Captain/Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
06.2025 - 03.2026
Analyzed and interpreted depth readings to guide dredging operations effectively.
Operated dredge equipment to maintain waterways and remove sediment.
Used GPS and sonar equipment to monitor progress and accuracy of dredge work.
Inspected hydraulic systems regularly for leaks or signs of wear.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on dredging equipment and machinery.
Followed navigational charts accurately to perform precise dredging operations.
Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of portable dredging equipment.
Supervised loading of dredged materials onto barges for transport or disposal.
Trained new operators in safe and efficient use of dredging equipment.
Loaded dump trucks with dirt, rock and debris from on-site excavations.
Completed operator-level machine maintenance to keep excavator operating well.
Used power winches to control cables and adjust dredge positions.
Inspected dredge before, during and after operation and completed daily inspection sheets for maintenance review.
Lowered anchor poles and used gauges to determine excavation depths.
Controlled machinery with skill and safety, managing cutter heads, suction booms and hydraulic pumps.
Operated back hoe, mini excavator, front loaders, skid steer among many other types of heavy machinery.
CDL Class A Driver, Structural Welder
Delta Services Group
12.2022 - 05.2025
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Dismantled machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
Measured and inspected parts to detect wear and misalignment.
Laid out, positioned and aligned parts to correctly secure and weld pieces.
Welded components in flat vertical and horizontal positions to reach structural sections.
Repaired products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press and hand tools.
Cut, positioned, and bolted steel bars to construct frameworks.
Performed various welding techniques including Fluxcore, MIG, and stick welding to join metal components.
Welded galvanized stainless steel and aluminum metals to fabricate products, structures, and metal equipment.
Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
Welded stainless steel and aluminum parts for industrial machinery.
Used plasma cutters for precise cutting tasks on various metal types.
Class A CDL Driver, Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Oper
ECO South
01.2022 - 12.2022
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Dismantled machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
Measured and inspected parts to detect wear and misalignment.
Maintained preventive program to keep equipment operating, minimizing down time and increasing productivity.
Operated skid steer, back hoe, telehandler, and skid steer as needed on the job.
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Thompson Tractor
10.2020 - 01.2022
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alma Bryant High School
Irvington
Skills
EQUIPMENT OPERATION: EXCAVATOR W/PIPE MANIPULATOR, DOZER, SKID STEER, FRONT END LOADER, BACK HOE, OFF ROAD TRUCK, TELEHANDLER, MINI EXCAVATOR AND MORE!
PROJECT ESTIMATION AND BIDDING
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
LOADER CONTROLS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT
DREDGING EQUIPMENT
WATERWAY KNOWLEDGE
PUMPING EQUIPMENT OPERATION
HYDRAULIC HOIST OPERATION
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Certification
100 Ton Captain License, Class A CDL, Welding Certification from AIDT, Advanced Firefighting, TWIC, MMC, HUET, Marine Rigging, Dynamic Positioning, Radar Unlimited, OSHA 10
Timeline
Operator
Veit
04.2026 - Current
Boat Captain/Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
06.2025 - 03.2026
CDL Class A Driver, Structural Welder
Delta Services Group
12.2022 - 05.2025
Class A CDL Driver, Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Oper