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Manuel Chavez

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Early-career pipe layer with practical experience in heavy equipment operation, trench preparation, and utility installation. Skilled in haul trucks, loaders, water trucks, and basic equipment maintenance. Focused on safe work practices, accurate grade control, and efficient jobsite support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Layer/Heavy Equipment Operator

Garney Construction
Mead, Colorado
02.2025 - Current

Pipe Layer

  • Trench excavated, graded, and prepared pipe bedding for installation.
  • Checked pipe slope, alignment, and grade using level and laser.
  • Set manholes, structures, and fittings for underground utility systems.
  • Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
  • Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
  • Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.

Heavy Equipment

  • Operated heavy equipment on various job sites.
  • Operated haul trucks across job site haul roads and loading zones.
  • Operated water truck to control dust across company job sites.
  • Operated front-end loader to move aggregates, soil, and other bulk materials.
  • Followed jobsite safety rules and maintained clear work zones around machinery.
  • Performed basic equipment checks, fueling, and routine cleaning after use.

Education

GED -

Poudre Highscool
Fort Collins, CO
01-2022

Skills

  • Pipe installation
  • Trench grading
  • Laser alignment
  • Grade checking
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Site preparation
  • Materials handling
  • Utility locating
  • Pipe cutting
  • Utility excavation

Timeline

Pipe Layer/Heavy Equipment Operator

Garney Construction
02.2025 - Current

GED -

Poudre Highscool
Manuel Chavez