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Michael  Forbes

Michael Forbes

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

I started my Construction affiliation when I was 23, I started with the, demolition company called AJ Barney and son Oxford England spent about three years here left for a construction company in Oxford building the new Hosp , Operated, tractor, backhoe dozers and cranes.

Move to London, operated breaker on the back of the tractor Backhoe for about two years I moved to the crane department operated Tower cranes for eight years at the end of 1989, I moved to the US

1990 I started Trucking with Schneider National travel to 48 states Put on 140,000 miles in seven months with van trailer

Found a local job in Milwaukee demolition bluff repair engineering with Shoreline Of Wisconsin we also recycled a demolition waste had a static crusher at the yard operated and drove various different pieces of equipment, lowboys dump trucks rolloffs. We also had a 22 RB Crane run, demolition ball and In 1996, I left for a construction company called Lewis, Hoffmann and son spent the next 12 years with this company, putting in the subdivisions Ponds berms also, basements economy went bad in 2008. I had already started my own company up cutting lawns and snowploughing 2012. I sold the company and moved to Florida. Within that year. I joined the company called Indian River Transport tanker for five years 48 states and Canada 2018, I retired

Since then, I have travelled to Europe every year, and in the winter picked up a few odd jobs. The job was Ceres environmental helping with the cleanup from the big storm.

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with [Number] years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator (Driver)

Shoreline, Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
10.1991 - 07.1996
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Education

GED -

Ashley, High School
Northumberland England
07-1971

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Decision-Making
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Class a CDL
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Crane Operation
  • Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
  • Materials Movement
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Construction Background
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Backhoe Operation
  • First Aid Training
  • Crane Operations
  • Loader Operation
  • Road Construction
  • Roadway Grading
  • Commercial Construction Experience

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator (Driver)

Shoreline, Of Wisconsin
10.1991 - 07.1996

GED -

Ashley, High School
Michael Forbes