Paulino Caicedo Mera
Holiday,FL
Summary
Skilled Heavy Machinery Operator with background in construction and civil engineering industries. Experience includes operating excavators, bulldozers, and cranes for large-scale projects while maintaining safety protocols. Strengths lie in technical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to work under varying conditions. Previous roles highlighted for direct impact on project efficiency and adherence to timelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hevay Machinery Operator
Siga Contruction
Largo, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and scrapers.
- Removed debris from construction sites using backhoes and other specialized equipment.
- Tested soil samples in order to determine the best course of action for future development plans.
General Maintenance Worker
General Dynamics LLC
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching imperfections.
- Applied coats of primer or sealer prior to finish coats.
- Maintained and organized painting supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, caulking guns, tape measures and sanders.
- Applied primers, sealers and other preparatory coatings on walls, ceilings, doors and trim.
- Calculated amounts of required materials such as primer, paint and supplies for specific jobs.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers or spray guns in a neat manner while following safety protocols.
- Removed fixtures from walls prior to painting then reattached them after the job was completed.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Repaired pipes and fixtures to provide a safe water supply.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
Heavy Machinery Operator
Sidoc S.A.S
Cali, Colombia
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Loaded trucks with material from stockpiles or pits using loader buckets.
- Operated cranes to lift heavy objects into place during construction projects.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on machines prior to use in order to detect any malfunctions or damages.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and scrapers.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including fuel usage and maintenance requirements.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were met throughout the duration of each project.
- Completed minor repairs on machines as needed such as replacing hoses, belts and filters.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- 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.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clarios Andina S.A.S
Cali, Colombia
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and scrapers.
Heavy Machinery Operator
Johnson Controls
Cali, Colombia
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Followed safety regulations while operating all types of heavy machinery.
- Operated cranes to lift heavy objects into place during construction projects.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
Education
Associate of Arts - Heavy Machinery Operator
Sena Trade School
Cali, Colombia03-2014
Skills
- Equipment inspection
- Bulldozer operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Backhoe operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Crane operation
- Excavation techniques
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Welding
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Painting restoration
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Caulking and crack filling
- Brushing and rolling paint
Certification
- Overhead crane operator
- Heavy Machinery
- Forklift
- Welding
Certificates Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hevay Machinery Operator
Siga Contruction
03.2025 - Current
General Maintenance Worker
General Dynamics LLC
11.2022 - 04.2023
Heavy Machinery Operator
Sidoc S.A.S
01.2021 - 08.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clarios Andina S.A.S
10.2017 - 11.2020
Heavy Machinery Operator
Johnson Controls
05.2015 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Heavy Machinery Operator
Sena Trade School
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