Michael Leonard
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Dependable laborer skilled in using hand and power tools in construction environments. Collaborates well with other team members and willing to help in any capacity to complete jobs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Operator
Lejendary Landscapes
05.2023 - Current
- Landscapes/hardscapes and operator work
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
- Enhanced project efficiency by consistently completing tasks within established deadlines and meeting quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and executed plans to complete construction projects to specifications.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Assisted in the training of new team members on safe and efficient heavy machinery operation techniques.
Heavy Machinery Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers
02.2022 - 05.2023
- E&B paving, Paver, Cure & Tine, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Concrete Finishing
- Improved heavy machinery performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Enhanced job site safety by adhering to strict safety protocols while operating heavy equipment.
- Completed projects on time with efficient management of tasks and coordination of heavy machinery operations.
- Assisted in the training of new team members on safe and efficient heavy machinery operation techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of construction projects involving heavy equipment use.
- Enabled successful completion of large-scale projects by skillfully maneuvering heavy equipment in tight spaces.
- Ensured accurate measurements for excavation tasks using GPS-guided equipment, resulting in precise results.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Horizontal Construction Engineer, Front End Loader, Hydraulic Excavator, Dump Truck, Scraper, Backhoe Loader, Road Grader, Tractor Trailer (semi)
Management and Training Corporation
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Student Worker, Cleaned and organized classrooms, Emptied trash and recycling bins, Repaired and painted wood storage sheds, Assisted staff as needed
Education
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Cincinnati Job Corps Academy
High School Diploma -
Fishers High School/Penn Foster
Skills
- Have operated most heavy equipment
- Can Safely transport equipment Able to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of heavy equipment
- Trained in the proper use of hand and power tools to shape or cut materials to specified measurements
- Able to measure materials or distances to layout work
- Can build rough wooden structures such as concrete forms, scaffolds, and temporary frame shelters according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions
- Following established safety rules, practicing safe tool use, and keeping a clean work environment
- Demolition and extraction of waste materials
personal information
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
references
- 1stSgt. Pendelton, (919) 398-2098
- Sgt Hart, (812) 870-7730
- Joshua Light, (317) 703-4964
- Nick Myers, (765) 669-1173
Timeline
Laborer Operator
Lejendary Landscapes
05.2023 - Current
Heavy Machinery Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers
02.2022 - 05.2023
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
05.2019 - 09.2020
Management and Training Corporation
08.2017 - 05.2018
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Cincinnati Job Corps Academy
High School Diploma -
Fishers High School/Penn Foster
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