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Kolby Dechara

Albany

Summary

Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Mastec, skilled in heavy machinery operation and worksite safety. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through proactive equipment inspections and effective teamwork. Proficient in excavation techniques and committed to maintaining high safety standards, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime on job sites.

Experienced with operating heavy machinery in construction and industrial settings. Utilizes thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance and safety procedures to ensure smooth operations. Track record of successfully completing projects on time and adhering to safety standards.

Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Operator

Mastec
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Maintained accurate records of equipment performance and service history for future reference and analysis.

Maintenance

Barriere Construction Co.
06.2022 - 06.2023

•Worked for a mining site running the plant. MSHA certified.

•Traveled to three different plants running loaders and doing projects to keep the plant running such ass welding, fabricating small things to help the plant be more efficient.

•Coordinated and set schedules to work on certain projects to help management.

•Also helped with small electrical projects.

•Well versed in lock out tag out procedures.

Groundsman

Auger Services
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Operated equipment efficiently ranging from forklifts to loaders. Doing maintenance checks and cleaning them.
  • Helped finish concrete, set imbeds to foundations, set up the transit, and keep job sit net and clean for safer and better production.
  • Can operate bucket trucks and know the hand signals for cranes to forklifts. Also I have air time in crane baskets and bucket trucks.
  • I know how to properly inspect harnesses, tools, rigging, and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Albany, LA
05.2020

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Skid steer operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Loader operation
  • Backhoe operation
  • General labor
  • Following instructions
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Site preparation
  • Proficient with equipment
  • Materials movement
  • Residential construction
  • Materials transportation
  • Excavation techniques
  • Load securement
  • Concrete pouring
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Decision-making
  • Excavation and backfilling
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Grease and lubricant application
  • Equipment transportation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Parts welding
  • Crane rigging management

Certification

Welding certified

CPR certified

Rigging certified

Equipment certified

OSHA 10

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Mastec
07.2023 - 04.2025

Maintenance

Barriere Construction Co.
06.2022 - 06.2023

Groundsman

Auger Services
05.2020 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Kolby Dechara