Matthew Vista
Haskell
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Driver/Maintenance Mechanic
Lyerly Farms Custom and Contracting
03.2023 - Current
- Operated tractors for efficient land preparation and crop maintenance.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely delivery of agricultural products.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections and repairs, enhancing operational reliability.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during field operations.
- Conducted routine checks on fuel levels and fluid systems to ensure peak performance.
- Transported harvested goods efficiently by safely attaching trailers or wagons to tractors as needed.
- Provided guidance to less experienced team members, sharing knowledge about best practices for tractor operation within the context of specific tasks.
Loader Operator
JH Strain and Sons
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated Front end loader, Dozer and skid steer.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain safety standards.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Operated bulldozers, backhoes and loaders to excavate, move and load materials.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Stacker
Salado Operations LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Stack and chopped rock, program saws, operate case wheel loaders 521, 721 and case skid Loader 321, operate skid steers.
- Operated and maintained stacker equipment to enhance material handling efficiency.
- Coordinated daily loading and unloading of materials, ensuring timely delivery.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage to promote workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and increase productivity levels.
- Reduced product damage by carefully handling items during the stacking process.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to proper lifting techniques and stacker equipment usage guidelines.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
PVD
United Parcel Service
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Hydroblaster
Martin Pump Hydroblasting Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on hydroblasting equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations during hydroblasting operations.
- Evaluated site conditions and selected appropriate blasting methods for various projects.
- Completed projects within deadline constraints while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards in all aspects of the hydroblasting process.
- Ensured safe working conditions for team members by strictly adhering to safety protocols during hydroblasting operations.
- Operated high-pressure water blasting equipment for surface cleaning and maintenance.
Unarmed Security Guard
Southwest Security
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security protocols were consistently followed.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards and report incidents promptly.
- Assisted in implementing emergency response procedures during critical situations.
- Developed and maintained accurate incident logs for review by management and compliance audits.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
Tractor Operator
Barraza Farm Services
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections, identifying and addressing mechanical issues promptly.
- Operated tractors and heavy machinery to ensure precise land preparation and crop management.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
- Harvested crops for farmers by expertly operating tractors and other farm equipment.
- Cross-trained in machinery to be useful year-round.
Laborer/Tractor Operator
Blue Mountain Farms
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Operated heavy machinery for planting and harvesting crops efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas to promote productivity.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks and projects.
- Identified and resolved minor mechanical issues with farm equipment to minimize downtime.
CW1
D&R Electric
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Ensured safety compliance by following industry guidelines during all installations and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale solar panel projects on time and within budget constraints.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Calipatria High School
Calipatria, CA05-2004
Skills
- Tractor troubleshooting
- Patience and persistence
- Heavy equipment operation
- Farm safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Hydraulic systems
- Farm equipment operation
- Tractor maintenance
- Workplace safety
- GPS navigation systems
Timeline
Tractor Driver/Maintenance Mechanic
Lyerly Farms Custom and Contracting
03.2023 - Current
Loader Operator
JH Strain and Sons
10.2022 - 02.2023
Stacker
Salado Operations LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
PVD
United Parcel Service
12.2020 - 12.2020
Hydroblaster
Martin Pump Hydroblasting Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
Unarmed Security Guard
Southwest Security
10.2018 - 02.2019
Tractor Operator
Barraza Farm Services
01.2017 - 11.2017
Laborer/Tractor Operator
Blue Mountain Farms
03.2016 - 10.2016
CW1
D&R Electric
02.2014 - 04.2014
Diploma - General Studies
Calipatria High School
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