Ray Hilliard
Washington,MO
Summary
Experienced Equipment Operator, laborer, mechanic, landscaper, skilled in heavy equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize performance through meticulous equipment inspections and team collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at multitasking and decision-making, ensuring safe, timely project completion while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Nemo Quarry, LLC
Pittsburg, Missouri
02.2026 - Current
- Operate and maintain a rubber tire loader, skid steer, excavator, and haul truck; Also responsible for all mechanical work on equipment in and around the quarry.
- Main duties include keeping the creek gravel plant running smoothly which produces the two inch and one inch pea gravel and sand for the quarry.
- Duties also include daily inspections and maintenance of machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute safe loading and unloading of materials.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Owner of Top to Bottom Bucket Truck Service
Self/Owner
Bolivar, MO
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Executed bucket truck services, including tree removal and trimming, gutter cleaning, and holiday light installation and removal.
- Performed pressure washing for RV's, homes, outbuildings, decks and more.
- Executed tree cutting services and log splitting operations utilizing a large commercial log splitter.
Trash Truck Driver and Operator
Garitson's Trash Service
Boliver Missouri
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated trash collection trucks in compliance with safety regulations and city ordinances.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety standards.
- Coordinated efficient routes to maximize collection efficiency and minimize service delays.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety practices.
Pipe Fitter
Kat Excavating
Odessa Missouri
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Arrived early everyday to maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance for each day.
- Fabricated and installed piping systems for various construction projects,
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine project specifications and layout requirements; Set levels for gravel grade.
- Stayed to ensure jobs site was secure at the end of each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton Missouri High School
Belton Missouri12-1995
Skills
- Equipment operations
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Land clearing
- General labor
- Following instructions
- Materials movement
- Hazardous materials
- Daily reporting
- Materials transportation
- Residential construction
- Load management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Mechanical maintenance
- Parts welding
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment Repair
- Grease and lubricant application
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and punctual
- Adaptable and flexible
- Preventive Maintenance
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle inspection
- Excavation and backfilling
- OSHA compliance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Load securement
- Concrete pouring
- Site bulldozing
- Grading experience
- Air compressor use
- Demolition procedures
- Commercial construction experience
- Excavation techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Road construction
- Equipment testing
- Bulldozer operation
- Site preparation
- Grading expertise
Certification
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Timeline
Equipment Operator
Nemo Quarry, LLC
02.2026 - Current
Owner of Top to Bottom Bucket Truck Service
Self/Owner
01.2023 - 03.2026
Trash Truck Driver and Operator
Garitson's Trash Service
01.2021 - 04.2023
Pipe Fitter
Kat Excavating
04.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Belton Missouri High School