
To acquire a position in which I can utilize my professional, leadership, and technical skills to support your organizational goals. Certified experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who collaborates closely with team members to complete work on time without incident. Observes all safety protocols and procedures while committing to meet and exceed standard productivity. Highly motivated with strong work ethics and the desire to take on new challenges. Great communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader with 20 plus years in the construction industry.
• Operated a wide range of heavy equipment—including front-end loaders, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks, bobcat steers, forklifts, and related machinery—to manage refuse, support fuel system process control conveyors, maintain the residual ash landfill, recover metals, and oversee inventory for shipping and receiving operations.
• Oversaw the distribution of oil, propane, and fuel throughout the facility, ensuring safe handling and consistent supply to all operational areas.
• Utilized heavy equipment to demolish structures, remove vegetation, and clear job sites of debris in preparation for construction and maintenance activities.
• Conducted thorough pre- and post-shift equipment inspections to maintain compliance with company safety protocols, performance standards, and DOT regulations.
• Collaborated with heavy-equipment mechanics to troubleshoot operational issues, identify deficiencies, and ensure timely, safe, and effective repairs prior to returning equipment to service.
• Led training initiatives and apprenticeship programs for new employees, providing hands-on instruction and promoting adherence to safety and operational best practices.
• Identified hazardous materials and unsafe conditions on job sites, implementing corrective actions to enhance safety and reduce operational risk.