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Richard Bissett

New Freeport,PA

Summary

Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. 13 years of related experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Local 66 Union Hall
06.2017 - Current

I am employed through the hiring hall, which means I am sent to different companies as jobs are completed. Amount of time at each company depends on the size of the job.

Heavy Equipment Operator

A1 Industrial Resources
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hundred High School
Hundred, WV
06.1998

Skills

  • Winching
  • Fuse Pipe
  • Build right of ways
  • Cut Grade
  • Reclaim, put to original grade
  • Diagram Reading
  • Equipment Logs
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Excavation Expertise
  • Construction background
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Stump and Rock Removal
  • Base Stabilization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Site Preparation Techniques
  • Backhoe Handling
  • Excavator Attachment Usage
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Land Clearing
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Site Prep

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

A1 Industrial Resources
03.2022 - 12.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Local 66 Union Hall
06.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hundred High School
Richard Bissett