Miguel Santos
Eatontown,NJ
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in machinery work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Equipment Operator
Monmouth County Public Works And Engineering
03.2013 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Used equipment such as loaders ( 624 high lift, 824, and 721)and excavators (50,65,160, also 310 high life backhoe to process excess materials and support recycling efforts. Also operated Forklift, boom truck, scissor lift, surf rake, concrete conveyer crusher, soil shifter, sewer jet, sweepers, and tandems.
Laborer
Bradley Beach Public Works
05.2000 - 02.2013
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
Army Medic 68W
United States Army
03.2001 - 02.2002
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
06.1999
Skills
- Worksite Safety
- General Labor
- Construction Management
- Materials Transportation
- Materials Movement
- Equipment Inspections
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Testing
- Safety Compliance
- Daily Reporting
- Commercial Construction
- Equipment Operations
- Following Instructions
- Waste Prevention
- Load Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Forklift Operation
- Documentation
- Cargo Handling
- Inventory Tracking
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Land Leveling
- Waste Discharge
Timeline
Light Equipment Operator
Monmouth County Public Works And Engineering
03.2013 - Current
Army Medic 68W
United States Army
03.2001 - 02.2002
Laborer
Bradley Beach Public Works
05.2000 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
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