Matthew Silva
Summary
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. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 27 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Operator
Extreme Backhoe Service
01.2012 - Current
- Ensured accurate measurements and placement of materials, optimizing construction efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless communication and coordination on job sites.
- Consistently met project specifications, carefully following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Assisted in training new operators, and sharing knowledge of best practices for safe and efficient backhoe usage.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Upheld strict adherence to OSHA regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Expertly navigated challenging terrain while operating heavy machinery, avoiding damage to surrounding structures or landscapes.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Read blueprints and understand technical drawings.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Operator
Anderson Pacific
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Operator Foreman
Giacalone Electrical Svc
11.1999 - 08.2010
- Utilized Vermeer Trencher, Excavators, Backhoes, Dozers, Rock Wheels to complete jobs.
- Lead crew of 30 on daily basis.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Superintendent
Irish Construction
09.1997 - 11.1999
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Incorporated innovative construction techniques into projects, resulting in improved efficiency and overall quality of workmanship.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Managed multiple crews at multiple job sites.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Managed 30+ workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Machinist/MIG Welder
Pacific Truck Parts
04.1990 - 09.1997
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Operated drill presses, lathes, and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Developed jigs, fixtures, and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting optimal functioning of equipment and reducing potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative working environment that facilitated timely project completions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various cutting tools such as plasma cutters or oxy-acetylene torches, contributing to accurate preparation of materials for welding.
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead, and flat positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in the soldering process.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
Education
GED -
Salinas Adult School
Salinas, CA05.1991
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Qualified to fuse polyethylene pipe
- Dig and install PG&E conduit and facilities
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Excavator, backhoe, loader, skip loader, dozer, skid steer, roller, compactor, and gradall operator
- Team Communication
Timeline
Foreman Operator
Extreme Backhoe Service
01.2012 - Current
Operator
Anderson Pacific
08.2010 - 01.2012
Operator Foreman
Giacalone Electrical Svc
11.1999 - 08.2010
Superintendent
Irish Construction
09.1997 - 11.1999
Machinist/MIG Welder
Pacific Truck Parts
04.1990 - 09.1997
GED -
Salinas Adult School
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