Kyle Ortega
Questa,NM
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Spencer construction
Questa, Nm
07.2026 - 10.2026
- Operated water truckskid steers on Spencer Construction job sites.
- Transported dirt, gravel, and materials efficiently across active construction areas to facilitate project progress.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported maintenance issues.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliability through greasing, oiling, servicing engines, and changing filters.
- Followed trenching and grading instructions from site supervisors.
- Followed safety rules to maintain a secure work environment. and used protective gear on Spencer Construction projects.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
Equipment operator and fuel and lube
Granite Construction
Questa, NM
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Inspected fuel trucks and equipment for leaks, damage, and safe operation.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
Equipment Operator
New Mexico earth movers
Taos, New Mexico
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Operated excavators for trenching, grading, and site preparation on construction projects.
- Operated loaders to move materials across job site and stockpile areas.
- Operated skid steer for grading, loading, and material handling across jobsite operations.
- Operated haul trucks across mine site haul roads and loading zones.
- Operated semi truck for employer freight deliveries across regional and long-haul routes.
Education
Questa Jr Sr High
Questa, NMSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pre shift inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Hydraulic system checks
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment inspections
- Commercial construction experience
- Grading experience
- Road construction
- Asphalt spreading
- Land clearing
- Grease and lubricant application
- Worksite safety
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Team communication
- General labor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Spencer construction
07.2026 - 10.2026
Equipment operator and fuel and lube
Granite Construction
01.2025 - 06.2026
Equipment Operator
New Mexico earth movers
01.2018 - 05.2023
Questa Jr Sr High