Kevin Berry
Bessemer
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Machinery Operator experienced in construction and industrial settings. Achieved timely project completion and adherence to safety standards through strong equipment maintenance knowledge and organizational skills. Focused on driving team success and contributing to organizational growth through reliability, adaptability, and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
MJ Electric
Greenville, WI
07.2025 - Current
- Operated HDD machinery to ensure efficient and safe drilling operations.
- Monitored equipment performance, identified issues, and performed routine maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure operational reliability.
- Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and adherence to operational procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to company policies and procedures during drilling operations, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Efficient at setting J boxes, and Transformers.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
Heavy Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Michigan Army National Guard
Kingsford, MI
11.2013 - Current
- Completed all repair and maintenance activities promptly and to high quality standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Dismantled machines and equipment for efficient removal of defective parts, enabling timely repairs.
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts.
- Repaired and tested electronic circuit boards, wiring and components.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Efficiently led a team of 5+ people at a time.
- Managed inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts to ensure availability for maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment to uphold operational standards.
HDD Operator/Team Leader
L&H Utility Contractors
Aurora, WI
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Operate and maintain HDD rigs for installation of [fiber optic/cable/gas/water] lines.
- Manage mud systems to ensure optimal viscosity and drilling performance.
- Managed mud systems for optimal viscosity and drilling performance.
- Supervised and trained crew members on safe operating procedures and equipment maintenance, enhancing team safety and operational readiness.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and performed minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
- Coordinate with project managers and inspectors to ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
- Executed wire pulling and blowing techniques to ensure proper installation.
- Installed pedestals, handholes, junction boxes, and transformers at designated locations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Push Inc.
Rice Lake, WI
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Experience operating Excavators, Skid Steers, Trenchers/Plows, Backhoes, Vermeer HDD Machines.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Facilitated equipment relocation between multiple job locations to ensure operational efficiency. between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts, contributing to operational reliability.
- Installed Fiber Optics underground with various types of equipment.
- Assisted workers with technical issues on job site.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
Sinker EDM Programmer and Operator
Westfall Technik
Wakefield, MI
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Trained and coached new team members on machine set-up procedures, enhancing team proficiency.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments and produce quality parts.
- Performed manual adjustments on machinery to ensure precise operation. and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Entered detailed instructions for machine operations based on specific work orders. for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Utilized calipers and measuring tools to ensure precision and meet specifications.
Equipment Operator
Push Inc.
Rice Lake, WI
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated range of equipment on regular basis.
- Operated Trenchers/Plows to install Fiber Optics underground.
- Operated range of equipment on a regular basis.
- Received training on various equipment and attachments to meet team requirements.
- Maintained, cleaned, and inspected equipment after each job to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Completed minor repairs and part replacements to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luther L. Wright
Ironwood06-2012
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Class A CDL
- Excavation techniques
- Site preparation
- Equipment inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Drilling operations
- Troubleshooting
- Worksite safety
- Excavation methods
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
CDL Class A
Timeline
Equipment Operator
MJ Electric
07.2025 - Current
HDD Operator/Team Leader
L&H Utility Contractors
03.2024 - 07.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Push Inc.
03.2023 - 03.2024
Sinker EDM Programmer and Operator
Westfall Technik
08.2018 - 03.2023
Equipment Operator
Push Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2018
Heavy Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Michigan Army National Guard
11.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Luther L. Wright