Heavy Equipment Operator
Gregory Construction Services
Columbus , MS
08.2015 - 09.2023
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.