Oscar Medrano
Houston,TX
Summary
Hello my name Oscar medrano I am 27 yrs old , I am a u.s citizen born in Houston tx , . I am a hard working person . Striving for greatness.
I am a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with a background in diverse construction and mining environments. Experience includes earthmoving, loading and unloading materials, site preparation, and machine maintenance. Strengths lie in safe operation of machinery, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to interpret blueprints. Previous roles recognized for improving operational efficiency and promoting workplace safety.
Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules.
Safety-conscious professional proudly offering several years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
W.t. Byler
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- 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.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper
Webber
Houston , TX
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during the disposal of hazardous materials.
- Worked in shop and locations at job sites to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Managed tool inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for all repairs.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- Cleaned and painted surfaces of machines in order to maintain their appearance.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Utilized diagnostic software to identify issues and adjust settings for optimal machinery performance.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies, ordering new items as necessary to complete repairs.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Collaborated with equipment operators to understand machinery issues and develop solutions.
Heavy Equipment Operator
AAA Paving Company
Houston , TX
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Replaced damaged sections of roadway using asphalt paving machines operated by remote control.
- Maintained safety standards while operating asphalt paving equipment.
- Operated asphalt paving machines such as pavers, rollers, compactors to spread, level and compact asphalt materials.
- Assisted with asphalt paving projects for roadways.
- Installed asphalt paving for streets, curbs and sidewalks.
- Repaired potholes in roads using asphalt patching materials.
- Sealed seams with tar or asphalt based sealants.
- Utilized jackhammers to break up concrete or asphalt when necessary for road repairs or improvements.
- Applied seal coating to protect asphalt from oxidation, weather damage, and wear-and-tear.
- Operated wheel loader to load and unload materials such as dirt, gravel, aggregate, asphalt and other construction materials.
- Removed debris from roadsides prior to paving operations utilizing wheelbarrows and shovels.
- Laid asphalt surfaces for roads and walkways following grade specifications.
- Performed manual labor such as shoveling dirt and asphalt, raking leaves, picking up litter and debris, mowing grass and trimming bushes.
- Inspected and reported on construction projects such as curbs, sidewalks and street paving.
- Repaired sidewalks or curbs by filling cracks with mortar or asphalt.
- Operated heavy machinery such as paving machines, rollers, pavers, brooms and other related equipment to complete projects.
- Assisted in unloading trucks filled with asphalt material.
- Adjusted rakes on paving machines to ensure even asphalt layers were applied when resurfacing roads.
- Loaded asphalt onto the paver machine using a front-end loader or dump truck.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School
Houston , TX05-2016
Skills
- Executive team leadership
Strong verbal communication - Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Machinery inspection
- Front end loader operations
- Clean driving record
- Debris removal
- Vibratory roller operation
- Team leadership
- Safety regulation compliance
- Valid Driver's license
- Construction background
- Skid steer proficiency
- Asphalt paving
- OSHA 10 certification
- OSHA certification
- Residential construction
- Earthmoving operations
- Demolition
- Power and hand tools
- Worksite preparation
- Maintenance and repair
- Landscaping techniques
- Asphalt laying
- Earth Moving
- Removing debris
- Removing limbs
- Earthworks construction
- Earthmoving equipment
- Strong work ethic
- Cleanliness and hygiene
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
W.t. Byler
02.2022 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper
Webber
02.2020 - 02.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
AAA Paving Company
02.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School