Michael Hawkins
New Town
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Jansen Brothers, skilled in excavation and grading. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective communication and safety compliance. Proficient in operating bulldozers and excavators, ensuring timely project completions while fostering teamwork and collaboration on-site. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and optimizing equipment performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jansen Brothers
02.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to perform excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and timelines effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored site conditions to adapt operations based on environmental factors and project needs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, enhancing equipment uptime and performance.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, improving workflow efficiency on-site.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- 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.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Operated variety of heavy machinery, contributing to timely project completions.
- Facilitated smoother project workflows by coordinating with other operators and ground personnel.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
- Enhanced project visibility, accurately reporting equipment status and needs to management.
- Improved safety records, leading by example in wearing protective gear and following all site safety guidelines.
- Optimized material movement on site, expertly maneuvering wheel loaders for efficient distribution.
- Reduced material waste, utilizing bulldozers for precise grading and leveling.
- Streamlined excavation processes to meet stringent deadlines, operating excavators with precision.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
Operator
Summit
03.2019 - 2023
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and quality control.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely maintenance.
- Assisted in training new operators on standard operating procedures.
- Improved workflow processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting purposes.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain safety compliance and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets consistently.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Implemented best practices for material handling and inventory management.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
Equipment Operator
S&S
2016 - 2019
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton High School
Belton, MO05.2007
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Construction background
- Skid steer proficiency
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Earthmoving operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy haul trucking
- Machinery inspection
- Good judgement
- Construction equipment operation
- Repair and maintenance
- Backhoe operation
- Backhoe handling
- First aid training
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Debris removal
- Effective communication skills
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Team leadership
- Front end loader handling
- Equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Equipment logs
- Excavator attachment usage
- Inclement working conditions
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Safety procedures
- Material handling equipment
- Excavation expertise
- Grading techniques
- Parts lubrication
- Team collaboration
- Wheel loader operation
- Road construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Soil compaction methods
- Site preparation techniques
- Loader controls
- Rock crushing techniques
- Communicating job status
- Compactor operation
- Site prep
- Underground utility installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
- Roadway grading
- Land clearing techniques
- Hydraulic lifts
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Erosion control practices
- Telescopic handler operation
- Pipe laying expertise
- Crane operations
- Slope stabilization methods
- Base stabilization
- Ground disturbance issues
- Boomtruck operation
- Crane operation
- Construction and mining tractors
- Bridge building experience
- Loading and unloading
- Safety policies and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Team coordination
- Backfilling techniques
- Aerial lift operation
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Blueprint reading
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment inspection
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jansen Brothers
02.2023 - Current
Operator
Summit
03.2019 - 2023
Equipment Operator
S&S
2016 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Belton High School