KEVIN SOSSI
Cecil,Pennsylvania
Summary
Bringing experience in heavy equipment operation and safety compliance, skilled in maneuvering excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for earthmoving projects. Adept at maintaining equipment performance and ensuring safety standards. Offering abilities in efficient workflow communication and detailed activity logging to support diverse operational tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Penn Mechanical Group
08.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Gas Well Search Team/Dirt Crew (Belt Line Maintenance)
18 Karat Inc.
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper performance of the machine.
- Operated excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and backhoes with precision.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and loaders to move earth and materials in construction projects.
- Exhibited excellent hand-eye coordination when maneuvering large machines in tight spaces.
- Followed work instructions and communicated with supervisors to verify proper execution of job tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities related to use of heavy equipment.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations for traceability.
- Inspected and tested machines before use to identify and address any potential problems.
- Moved dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials.
- Controlled heavy equipment attachments.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, and power takeoff shafts to tractors.
Roll off Driver
Republic Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Perform duties daily including filling out DVIR/VCR daily.
- Relocating dumpsters, performing rotation services and removal services with inside and outside controls of the Class B Mack.
- Technological and mechanical knowledge needed for quick fixes on the road and tablet work/electronic log.
- Inspecting my truck before leaving anywhere including at the end of the day.
Meat Packer
Giant Eagle
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Complied with all food safety regulations while processing meats in accordance with company policies.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when weighing and labeling packages of meat.
- Worked quickly but carefully while ensuring accuracy during assembly line operations.
Steel Crafter
Minerd and Sons
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Used various stationary industrial machines such as grinders and table saws.
- Following safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Clean and maintain machines and tools such as lube grinder and maintain air hoses.
- Operated forklift.
- Operate overhead cranes.
- Package finish product and/or parts onto pallets and band them as necessary.
Assistant Driller
Pennsylvania Drilling Company
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in preparing drilling site.
- Transported materials to job sites.
- Performed small engine repairs.
- Repair and maintain CDL roll back Trucks, such as check hub oil, engine oil changes, welding if necessary.
- Preform pretrip vehicle inspections daily.
Operator and Yard Truck Driver
Waste Management
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated Roll Off truck in a safe and courteous manner, following all applicable laws and regulations.
- Communicated with customers regarding container placement instructions for each job site.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to safety practices related to operating roll off trucks.
- Accurately completed required paperwork associated with each delivery or pick up including inspection forms.
Summer Laborer
South Fayette Public Works
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Cut grass with various machines and tractors.
- Assisted with the maintenance of heavy machines and equipment.
- Maintained community parks.
- Drove dump truck with a GVWR of less than 26,001 lbs.
- Transported and delivered materials such as asphalt, coal patch, and 2b stone.
- Painted Park structures.
- Patched potholes on main roads and back roads.
- Fixed malfunctioning small engines.
- Maintained cleanliness of the shop.
- Assisted with running wire through conduit.
- Remodeled the structural foundation of a pavilion due to dry rot of the pillars.
Education
Certification in CDL and HEO -
New Castle School of Trades
08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
South Fayette High School
McDonald06.2017
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Front end loader handling
- Valid Driver's license
- Backhoe operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Safety compliance
- Earthmoving operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Backhoe handling
- Material handling equipment
- Construction equipment operation
- Machinery inspection
- Safe equipment operation
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Underground utility installation
- Commercial construction experience
- First aid training
- Effective communication skills
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment logs
- CDL license holder
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Class A CDL
- Soil compaction methods
- Loading and unloading
Certification
- Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
- NCCER Entry - Level
- DOT Entry - Level Commercial Driver Training
- Operation Safe Driver - CVSA
Personal Information
Driving License: Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Penn Mechanical Group
08.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Gas Well Search Team/Dirt Crew (Belt Line Maintenance)
18 Karat Inc.
07.2024 - 06.2025
Roll off Driver
Republic Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
Meat Packer
Giant Eagle
08.2021 - 12.2023
Steel Crafter
Minerd and Sons
06.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Driller
Pennsylvania Drilling Company
08.2019 - 05.2020
Operator and Yard Truck Driver
Waste Management
10.2018 - 01.2019
Summer Laborer
South Fayette Public Works
06.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
South Fayette High School
Certification in CDL and HEO -
New Castle School of Trades