Open To Work
Michael Hamilton
Ashtabula,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with seventeen Years of experience in asphalt paving and milling. I also have six years experience digging around live utilities with excavators doing natural gas distribution work. Skilled in optimizing workflow and enhancing team performance. Proven ability to conduct safety inspections and train new operators, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Holds a valid Class A Driver's license and excels in problem-solving and collaboration. Diligent operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Geauga Highway
08.2025 - Current
Operated Wirtgen 210 road mill for efficient milling.
roads. Also ran cold planer with skid.
loaders.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on machinery, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and maintain efficient workflow during projects.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Crew Foreman / Operator
Ronyak Paving
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
- Coordinated crew assignments, optimizing workflow and resource allocation on job sites.
- Trained new team members on equipment use and operational procedures for enhanced efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated Writgen 210,150, & 60 mills cutting partials for road repairs.
Operator
Geauga Highway
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to maintain road surfaces and ensure safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Operated Writgen 210.
Crew Foreman / Operator
Hamilton Milling Contractors
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced downtime during projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop timelines and allocate resources effectively.
- Evaluated crew performance, providing feedback to enhance skills and ensure quality standards were met.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly, maintaining project schedules and minimizing disruptions to workflow.
- Operated Writgen 120 rear drum mill, milling parking lots and small private roads.
Crew Foreman
Hamilton Paving Contractors
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Supervised crew operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated daily work schedules, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new crew members on equipment operation and safety standards, fostering skill development.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials and equipment, maintaining quality control throughout projects.
- Operated paver, roller, skid loader, and drove dump truck when needed. I also raked and labored.
860 Laborer
Geneva Pipeline
05.2008 - 01.2014
Dug around utilities by hand and spotted for excavator operator. Put natural gas lines together.
860 Laborer
Angelo Benedetti Inc.
04.2005 - 11.2006
Raked and shoveled asphalt, helped with machine maintenance.
Education
GED -
Lakeside High School
Ashtabula, OH06.2004
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Class A Driver's license
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Construction background
- Skid steer proficiency
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Earthmoving operations
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Following directions
- Machinery inspection
- Construction equipment operation
- Repair and maintenance
- Backhoe handling
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Preventive Maintenance
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy haul trucking
- Good judgement
- Backhoe operation
- Excavator attachment usage
- Inclement working conditions
- Decision-making
- Soil compaction methods
- Road construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Site preparation techniques
- Class A CDL
- Communicating job status
- Heavy equipment operation
- Underground utility installation
- Residential construction
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Pipe laying expertise
- Construction management
- Asphalt paving
- Project management
- Paving equipment operation
- Asphalt spreading techniques
- Project estimation and bidding
- Team coordination
- Backfilling techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment inspection
- Float finishing
- Driveway installation
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Foundation work
- Finishing techniques
- Power tool operation
- Concrete repair
- Hand troweling
- Broom finishing
- Sidewalk construction
- Form setting
- Joint cutting
- Jointers and edgers
- Power saws
- Slab construction
- Leveling proficiency
- Roadway grading
Affiliations
Cleveland Local 18 ( IUOE)
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Geauga Highway
08.2025 - Current
Crew Foreman / Operator
Ronyak Paving
06.2023 - 08.2025
Operator
Geauga Highway
09.2022 - 06.2023
Crew Foreman / Operator
Hamilton Milling Contractors
04.2021 - 09.2022
Crew Foreman
Hamilton Paving Contractors
04.2014 - 12.2020
860 Laborer
Geneva Pipeline
05.2008 - 01.2014
860 Laborer
Angelo Benedetti Inc.
04.2005 - 11.2006
GED -
Lakeside High School