Salvador Zapata
Glen Rose,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional in construction equipment operation known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, maintenance troubleshooting, and safety protocol adherence. Excel at teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects.
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
Nemo, Texas
09.2018 - Current
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Family Business
Family Own Business
Morgan, TX
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Followed standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials safely at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
San Antonio, TX05-2007
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Load handling
- Material transportation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
- Materials movement
- Safety procedures
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- MSHA Certified
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
09.2018 - Current
Family Business
Family Own Business
09.2013 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School