Richard Turner
Toledo,WA
Summary
Proficient Equipment Operator known for strong safety compliance and leadership skills. Experienced in conducting equipment inspections and monitoring project progress. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance workflow efficiency and promote a safe working environment.
Results-driven Equipment Operator with a strong focus on worksite safety, equipment inspections, and compliance. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through effective monitoring and training.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator/Driver/Laborer
RailWorks Track Systems
Chehalis, WA
06.2015 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to execute track installations and repairs efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain optimal performance and prevent downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Monitored project progress, reporting issues promptly to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Led safety meetings, promoting adherence to best practices among crew members.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
General Foreman
Nelcon
Kalispell
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among various trades to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential delays and proactively addressing issues.
- Led regular safety meetings to reinforce workplace safety protocols and promote a culture of awareness.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategies for effective resource management and cost control.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Onalaska High School
Onalaska, WA06.1984
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
- Equipment operations
- Land clearing
- Following instructions
- Proficient with [equipment]
- Site preparation
- Daily reporting
- Hazardous materials
- Materials movement
- Materials transportation
- Environmental compliance
- Excavation techniques
- Road construction
- Soil compaction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
- Class A CDL License - WA STATE ISSUED Expires 09/08/2030. CPR FIRST AID TRAINED FORKLIFT CERTIFIED
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Driver/Laborer
RailWorks Track Systems
06.2015 - Current
General Foreman
Nelcon
03.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Onalaska High School
U.S. AIR FORCE HONORABLE DISCHARGE
NCO PREPARATORY COURSE,AIR FORCE SHORT TOUR RIBBON,TRAININGRIBBON,ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL,OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD,GOOD CONDUCT
Able to run speed swings, exavtors,tampers rock cars grapple truck rollers,rail saws rail drill ers
Able to perform all aspects of Rail construction and maintenance, spike hammers,pulleys, rail saw, track jacks, levels ,grade levels gage rods,