Kevin Carman
Oak Harbor
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator, skilled in proficiently successful underground utilities installation. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to safety, ensuring efficient project completion while maintaining compliance with environmental practices. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and effectively managing equipment maintenance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pacific North Group
Oak Harbor
04.2020 - Current
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- installed underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Superintendent
Carmans Construction
Oak Harbor, WA
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Performed material & excavation takeoffs from blueprints. Submitted bids.
- Performed safety meetings.
- Performed scheduling and lining out workers.
- Ordered materials.
- Performed Heavy Civil Construction duties.
- Proficiently operated Excavators, backhoes, loaders, rollers, dozers, Vactor trucks, dump trucks, transfer trailers, street sweepers.
- Proficient in HDPE pipe fusion welding.
- Installed Water mains and services, fire hydrants, Double detector check valve vaults, pump stations. Pressure test, Sanitize, flush and sample water for purification.
- Installed Storm sewer mains, drainage laterals, manholes, catch basins. Pressure test pipe.
- Installed gravity and pressure sewer mains, side sewers, Bypass systems, Lift stations, manholes, channeled manholes. Pressure test pipe.
- Set up lasers. Establish grades and set grade stakes.
- Performed mass grading and compaction.
- Performed Maintence on equipment and vehicles.
- Performed erosion control best management practices.
- Recorded asbuilts.
- Take daily notes
- Performed Hot asphalt trench patching.
- Call in for locates.
- Installed dewatering stations
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School
Oak Harbor, WA09-1982
Skills
- Proficient equipment operation, (Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, Forklifts, Vactor trucks, Dump trucks and trailers, Articulating trucks, street sweepers)
- Underground utilities installation and testing (Water mains, Sewer mains, Storm sewer, HDPE fusion welding, Sewer & Storm structures including pump stations)
- Set up rotating lasers, pipe lasers, set and establish grades Good at math
- Implement erosion control Best management practices, Test and record water tribidity
Certification
- Certified Erosion Sediment Lead.
- Level (U) certified installing underground fire lines.
- Class A CDL endorsment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pacific North Group
04.2020 - Current
Superintendent
Carmans Construction
01.2007 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School