Matthew Peel
JOLIET,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Shreve Services
Plainfield , IL
12.2014 - Current
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
Laboror Foreman
Alessio And Sons
Rockdale, IL
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Assembled and disassembled formwork to facilitate correct shaping and pouring of concrete.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Education
Diploma -
Plainfield Central High School
Plainfield, IL 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Residential construction
Materials movement
Interpreting maps and instructions
Safe equipment operation
Front end loader operations
Daily vehicle inspections
Following directions
Construction background
Loader controls
Timeline
Laboror Foreman
Alessio And Sons
05.2017 - 08.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Shreve Services
12.2014 - Current
Diploma -
Plainfield Central High School
08.2005 - 05.2009