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Michael Weeks

Lake Alfred,FL

Summary

Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents. Proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 4 years of construction industry experience. plus 6 years of experience in the construction field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hauling away
Theodore, AL
06.2020 - Current
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.

Electrical Apprentice

local union 915
Tampa, FL
02.2014 - 03.2020
  • Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
  • Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
  • Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
  • Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
  • Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
  • Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
  • Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
  • Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
  • Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
  • Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Auburndale Senior High School
Auburndale, FL
06-2013

Skills

  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Logs
  • Safety Compliance
  • Good Judgement
  • Decision-Making
  • Class a CDL
  • Safety Procedures
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Following Directions
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Debris Removal
  • Construction Background
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Inclement Working Conditions
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Circuit Testing
  • Electrical Repair
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Fall Protection
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hauling away
06.2020 - Current

Electrical Apprentice

local union 915
02.2014 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Auburndale Senior High School
Michael Weeks