Looking for employment to utilize my knowledge, skills and experience. I am self motivated and believe in doing my job to it's fullest.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Management
Temple, TX
08.2024 - Current
Operated and maintained heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
Collaborated with team members to execute excavation projects efficiently, enhancing workflow and productivity.
Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Trained junior operators on equipment handling and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Foreman
Gulf coast community builders
Austin, TX
03.2017 - 08.2024
Construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials
Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials
Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
Erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers
Insulate office buildings and others install drywall or kitchen cabinets in homes
Install wooden concrete forms for cement footings or pillars
Also erect shoring and scaffolding for buildings
use many different tools to cut and shape wood, plastic, Fiberglass, or drywall
Use hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines
Fasten materials together with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives, and check work to ensure that it is precisely completed
Use tape measures on nearly every project to quickly measure distances.
Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements. as well as operated all Heavy equipment on the job site as follows : Dozer D-5 D-6 D-11, Large Excavator, Frontend loader, Track loader, Bob Cat,
Assistant Superintendent
Triad Construction Inc.
Pearland, TX
02.2015 - 03.2017
Day to day operations of the job site
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Contracting Inc.
Bedford, IN
03.2013 - 02.2015
Ran the D8, And A40E
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
CEO/Founder
Reginald Sutton Sr. Helping Hand & Outreach
Gatesville, TX
12.2004 - 11.2014
Everyday operation of the foundation, from bill pay outs to processing and raising money to help those in need.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Prater Heavy Equipment
Blanket, TX
02.2011 - 03.2013
Operated heavy equipment on the job sites
D-6, D-10, Laydown machine, rollers, and basic operations
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Crane Operator
Sweetwater Steel
Early, TX
10.2008 - 02.2011
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Lead Surveyor/Heavy Equipment Operator
Ranger Excavation
Austin, TX
04.2005 - 10.2008
Prepared and surveyed land
Operated the D10, D6, rollers, scraper
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Heavy Equipment Operator
PPS/ Skilled Personnel
Austin, TX
12.1999 - 04.2008
Ran all heavy equipment on the job site, made sure jobs were done in a timely manner
Moved levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation
Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Co-Owner
Demo Men, Inc.
Austin, TX
04.2004 - 12.2006
Day to day Operation/HR - ran the business as well as placed people on different jobs that was contracted, also did payroll, met with the contractors to close and/or get new jobs for the business.
Forklift Operator
Goodwill Industries
Austin, TX
12.1999 - 02.2005
Moved levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material
Inspected product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
Manually or mechanically loaded or unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Education
Computer Accounting -
International Business College
El Paso, TX
AVP -
Texas State Technical College
Texas State
Basic -
Laneville High School
Laneville, TX
Theology -
Shalom Bible College
Wes Des Moines, OH
Skills
Over 10 Years of Construction and Warehouse Experience (Coordinated shipping and receiving of inventories for 10 company branches, including product shipment to 400 customers monthly across several states Executed inventory check for incoming shipments to detect damages/defects and to verify equipment and supplies received Gathered necessary information to create comprehensive reports for quarterly internal and external audits Marked stocked items by using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, and other labeling equipment trained and operated Electric Forklift IC Forklift Order Picker Reach Truck High-Capacity Forklift Pallet Jacks A40E & A40G off road haul trucks dozers frontend loaders Bobcats Large Excavators And Track loaders Forklift Certified, Osha Certified, Msha Certified Computer Knowledge(excel, and word)