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Heavy Equipment OperatorHowitzer Section ChiefWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Lake Villa, IL
Open to relocation: Yes
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Peter Body
heavy equipment operator
Lake Villa,IL
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Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a strong focus on safety compliance and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to optimize workflow on construction projects, ensuring timely completion and high operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Albreht Ent
Des Plaines, IL
06.2006 - 05.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes for site preparation and construction projects.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and complete projects ahead of schedule.
- Trained junior operators on best practices for machinery operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and enhance productivity.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in equipment, facilitating timely repairs to reduce operational disruptions.
- have experience on minnie excavators to cat 349, skid steers rand and tire ,front end loaders track and tire, dozers up to D6 and rollers
- experience in foundation excavation land clearing, cutting in roads, ponds and overall moving material
- experience in demolition from residential to commercial buildings up to 35 feet in hight
- have pictures of some of the projects from over the years and will provide upon request
- have knowledge with tapcon and lyca gps systems on and off the machines
Howitzer Section Chief
United States Army National Guard
Robbins, IL
02.2004 - 05.2025
- Supervised artillery crew operations to ensure mission readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
- Coordinated logistical support for field exercises, enhancing operational efficiency and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of artillery systems, ensuring functionality and adherence to standards.
- Conducted comprehensive training on the 119a1 system, ensuring safe operation and firing of over 1100 rounds throughout a 20-year career.
- Oversaw management of equipment valued at over 1.5 million dollars.
- Managed execution of air assault missions, focusing on safety protocols for UH-60 and CH-47 aircraft and howitzer integration.
- Managed team dynamics and operational effectiveness in high-stakes combat scenarios throughout Operation Enduring Freedom from 2008 to 2009 in Afghanistan.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Township
Gurnee, IL06-2002
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Construction background
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Clean driving record
- Bulldozer operation
- Safety compliance
- Front end loader operations
- Earthmoving operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Good judgement
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Albreht Ent
06.2006 - 05.2025
Howitzer Section Chief
United States Army National Guard
02.2004 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Warren Township