Michael Hartley
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
I have operated heavy equipment efficiently for last 35 years on various different platforms from digging foundations, over lotting and utility work. I also have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements and heavy hauling experience with lowboy truck
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rice&Rice INC
10.1998 - Current
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete grading, excavation, and material-moving tasks.
- Inspected heavy equipment before use, verifying fluids, controls, and safety systems for reliable operation.
- Hauled soil, gravel, and debris across job sites while following loading and dumping procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance and reported mechanical issues to reduce equipment downtime.
- Followed site safety protocols, traffic patterns, and hand signals to prevent incidents and delays.
- Assisted crew members with trenching, backfilling, and site preparation for smooth project progress.
- Adjusted equipment operation to match changing terrain, load conditions, and worksite requirements.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas and secured equipment after daily operations.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Reduced equipment downtime, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Education
GED -
Cornado
Colorado Springs, CO05.1986
Skills
Heavy Equipment Operator Refuel and change fluids on equipment maintenance repairs move equipment with lowboy truck and trailer
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rice&Rice INC
10.1998 - Current
GED -
Cornado