Nicholaus Vandegrift
Willows,CA
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator experienced in diverse construction and mining environments. Achieved operational efficiency and enhanced workplace safety through effective leadership and strict adherence to safety protocols. Focused on contributing to team success while ensuring safe and efficient machinery operation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/line equipment operator
Civil substations incorporated
Fresno, California
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily operations on civil construction projects for timely task completion.
- Coordinated work schedules and allocated resources to optimize team productivity.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with safety regulations and best practices, enhancing site safety.
- Operated, Excavator, Motor Grader, Skid steer,Backhoe .
- Supervised daily operations and team activities on construction sites.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies on site.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation tasks in construction projects.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and leveling ground surfaces.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials, Top con GPs
- Executed grade setting tasks to achieve precise leveling and preparation of construction sites.
Heavy Equipment Operator
JE McAmis
Chico, California
07.2015 - 09.2026
- Operated. Haul truck, Dozer,Excavator,Front loader, scraper,Backhoe.
- Building jetties, haul roads, highways, marine construction.
Foreman / line equipment operator
TTRS
Fresno, California
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily operations and workflows on construction sites.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple project teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Operated excavators, Skid steer, Motor Grade, Top con GPS, skip loader, Backhoe.
- Concrete. Set up and finish Concrete
- grade Setting
Line equipment operator
Underground electric construction
Benicia, California
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for underground electric construction projects.
- Operated. Milling machine, excavator, skid steer, front loader, skip loader.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Teichert Pipelines
Sacramento, California
05.2018 - 09.2021
- under ground utilities
- Skip loader, Scaper, Motor Grader, top con GPS, skid steer, backhoe, excavator
- Operated bulldozers and excavators for site preparation and construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
Education
Paradise High School
Paradise , CASkills
- Heavy equipment operating
- Topcon GPS
- Trench excavation
- Road/ Highway installation
- Utility installing
- Blue print reading
Certification
- OSHA 30
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foreman/line equipment operator
Civil substations incorporated
04.2026 - Current
Foreman / line equipment operator
TTRS
06.2023 - 04.2026
Line equipment operator
Underground electric construction
09.2021 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Teichert Pipelines
05.2018 - 09.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
JE McAmis
07.2015 - 09.2026
Paradise High School