Michael Short
Belcourt,ND
Summary
Versatile and collaborative professional with extensive experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Branko Brothers Construction and a School Bus Driver at Ojibwa Indian School. Excelled in operating a wide range of machinery and fostering positive environments. Known for punctuality, teamwork, and a strong safety record, significantly reducing job site accidents and ensuring efficient project completion.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Ojibwa Indian School
Belcourt, ND
03.2008 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Branko Brothers Construction
Dickinson, ND
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- 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.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Holen Construction
McClusky, ND
05.2002 - 11.2004
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turtle Mountain Community High School
Belcourt, ND05-1992
Skills
I work very well with others I believe in team work and getting the job done well and in a timely fashion
I am able to operate multiple machinery 627 scraper, motor grader, back hoe, pay loader, skid steer
I also do plumbing work and some electrical work have also done many carpentry jobs
believe in being punctual and on time and getting production done in the time i am at work
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Ojibwa Indian School
03.2008 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Branko Brothers Construction
05.2005 - 08.2007
Heavy Equipment Operator
Holen Construction
05.2002 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
Turtle Mountain Community High School