Karl Taylor
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, transportation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator - Streets
Town Of Castle Rock
11.2009 - Current
- Operated various types of equipment and machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Performed equipment quality checks to identify issues.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment, prolonging its lifespan and reducing need for costly repairs.
- Easily identify defective roads, curbs, equipment and took corrective action.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Inspected equipment parts to maintain quality and efficiency. Made or suggested improvements over years
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Maintained organized work area and trucks by cleaning and removing hazards.
Lead Operator
Heacock Excavating, LLC
03.2005 - 09.2009
- Independently moved all equipment from project site locations, including mountain terrain and setup of heavy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient relocation between job sites.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, front end loaders and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures and advanced skill.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Maintained strong safety record through diligent inspection of worksites prior to beginning operations.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Documented equipment usage and truck log and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
CDL Driver - Heavy Duty Equipment Operator
Max Heacock Construction
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded truck and properly delivered recycled asphalt, dirt, rock and construction materials.
Education
CDL - Class A - CDL Driving
United States Truck Driving School
8150 W. 49th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 01.2004
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Transportation
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Tool operation
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment Setup
- Strong Work Ethic
Hobbies include: Squarebody Chevrolet Trucks - projects and builds
I enjoy collecting, restoring, building up older Chevrolet trucks/suburbans with my sons. We have a total of 4 together and counting. What others see as old junk trucks, I see as potential and opportunities for teaching my sons a necessary skill.
Timeline
Operator - Streets
Town Of Castle Rock
11.2009 - Current
Lead Operator
Heacock Excavating, LLC
03.2005 - 09.2009
CDL Driver - Heavy Duty Equipment Operator
Max Heacock Construction
01.2004 - 03.2005
CDL - Class A - CDL Driving
United States Truck Driving School
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