Oscar Rios
Riverbank,CA
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 20 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local Union 3 IBEW
07.2020 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
- Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
- Compiled cost estimates for jobs.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cozart Brothers
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.r
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
- Compiled cost estimates for jobs.
- Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Concrete Finisher
Knife River
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Operated [Tool] to [Action].
- Repaired damaged [Type of Item] using different chemicals and tools.
General Labor Construction Worker
Machado Construction
08.2007 - 12.2017
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Sierra High School
Riverside, CA2000
Skills
- Land Clearing
- Valid Driver's License
- Backhoe Operation
- Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
- Equipment Logs
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Accident Prevention
- Road Construction
- Load Management
- Good Judgment
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Heavy Lifting
- Refuse Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Stump and Rock Removal
- Attachment Installation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Object Avoidance
- Team Communication
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Utility Location
- Loading and Unloading
- Time Management
- Base Stabilization
- Site Prep
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Active Listening
- Loader Operation
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Following Directions
- Team Leadership
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Communicating Job Status
- Roadway Grading
- Bulldozer Operations
- Debris Removal
- Operation Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maintenance Documentation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Customer Preferences
- Storage Yard Maintenance
- Professional Operator Certification
- Concrete Breakers
- Weight Balancing
- Project Control
- Learning Strategies
- Strap and Tarp Regulations
- Personnel Protection
- Site Installations
- Site Observation
- Company Quality Standards
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Snow Blowers
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Engineering Documentation
- Water and Sewer Piping
- Operations Analysis
- Job Tracking
- Equipment Transportation
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Loader Cranes
- Writing
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Coordination
- Programming
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Installation
- Repairing
- Track Loaders
- Punctual and Dependable
Bilingual
English and Spanish
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cozart Brothers
09.2022 - 11.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local Union 3 IBEW
07.2020 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Knife River
10.2018 - 06.2020
General Labor Construction Worker
Machado Construction
08.2007 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
La Sierra High School
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