Morey Torres-Rojas
Douglas,AZ
Summary
I am a heavy equipment operator and have good experience in undergroud, heavy dirt work, and grading. I have been working construction for seven years in multiple different trades including concrete, structure, underground, civil, and electrical. I am reliable, a fast learner, a good teacher, and I really care about my quality of work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Engineering Co.
Sahuarita, Arizona
06.2024 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunter Contracting
Casa Grande, AZ
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- 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.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- 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.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Universal Operator/Laborer
Spencer Construction
Naco, AZ
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Poor/Demo concrete
- Place rock in low waters/check dams
- Grading/ grade checking
- Trench work/ lay pipe/ dig trenches
- Operating excavators/ loaders/ gannons/ backhoes/ skid steers/ water truck/ dump truck.
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance of construction site, including cleaning up debris.
- Assisted with the installation of various structures such as foundations, walls, roofs, and floors.
- Transported material from one area to another using forklifts or other lifting devices.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen with their daily activities when necessary.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Ensured all safety regulations were followed throughout the duration of the project.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Utilized power tools like sanders grinders, to complete assigned tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Organized materials needed for each job task prior to starting work.
- Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- 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.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Pipelayer
Kiewit
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Sawcutting pavement using walk behind saw or demo saw
- After removing asphalt use vacc truck for utilities
- Spotting operator while digging
- Set final grade for storm drain pipe
- Lay pipe & backfill/compact material
- Fixing steel water lines & seuer
Concrete Laborer/Carpenter Helper
Hoffman Structures
Chandler, AZ
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Pouring up to 4,000 yards of concrete a day through a concrete pump
- Using viborator for concrete for up to 12 hours a day
- Stripping concrete forms
Heavy Civil Laborer
Banicki Construction
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Setting wire grade for milling machine & paver
- Checking final grade for pavement
- Setting concrete forms for bridges, sidewalks, & walls
- Pouring & finishing concrete
- Laying concrete pipe
Electrical Craftsman
TIC(The Industrial Company)
Penington, AL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Pulling electrical cables through cable trays & conduit
- Setting/repairing cable trays
- Working at hights in a harness through tight spaces
Heavy Structure Laborer
SouthWest Valley Constructors
Naco, AZ
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Stripping steel braces & saddles from wall panels
- Removing hundreds of stakes
- Building & setting rebarr cages in trenches
- Laying electrical conduit
- Setting stub ups
- Backfilling & compacting trenches
- Spotting & flagging
- Pouring concrete
- Marking trench lines for operators
Skills
Experience
- Excavator - 3 years
- Loader - 3 years
- Haul truck - 1 year
- Dozer - less than 1000 hours
- Blade - less than 500 hours
- Skid steer - 5 years
- Backhoe 3 years
- Gannon - less than 500 hours
- Water Truck - 2 years
- Dump Truck - 2 years
- Forklift - 4 years
- Roller - 3 years
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meridian Engineering Co.
06.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunter Contracting
11.2023 - 04.2024
Universal Operator/Laborer
Spencer Construction
10.2022 - 09.2023
Pipelayer
Kiewit
01.2022 - 10.2022
Concrete Laborer/Carpenter Helper
Hoffman Structures
12.2021 - 01.2022
Heavy Civil Laborer
Banicki Construction
07.2021 - 12.2021
Electrical Craftsman
TIC(The Industrial Company)
03.2021 - 06.2021
Heavy Structure Laborer
SouthWest Valley Constructors
06.2020 - 03.2021