Experienced heavy equipment operator skilled in maintaining equipment reliability and enforcing safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to complete projects efficiently while training junior team members to uphold high operational standards. Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, management and the public verbally and in writing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
Salt Lake County Public Works
Midvale, UT
10.2002 - Current
Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.
Trained junior operators on equipment handling, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
Operated a range of heavy equipment such as asphalt paver, roto milling machine, roller, skid steer with bucket and milling attachment, backhoe, trackhoe, front end loader, asphalt distributor, tack wagon, crack sealer, air compressor, mastic machine, air broom and mechanical broom on a regular basis with advanced skill.
Moved equipment between job locations using a 10 wheel dump truck, tilt deck and trailer.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts. Called heavy duty shop and coordinated with leasing company for repairs
Operated a variety of heavy machinery, contributing to timely project completions.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Supported project managers in planning, taking measurements and by ordering asphalt and asphalt emulsions.
Plowed snow for Salt Lake County on the east and west side of the valley along with Emigration canyon and Rose canyon. Experienced with different applications of deploying brine and salt. Operated a 10 wheeler, brine truck and a bobtail for the removal or pre-treatment of snow and ice.
Played a key role in assisting flood control with removing debris and trees from streams and rivers. Built rock and sand bag walls to prevent erosion
Concrete Finisher and Cutter
Premier Concrete Cutting
Farmington, UT
05.1998 - 11.2001
Operated finishing tools to achieve precise surface textures on concrete projects.
Monitored curing processes to enhance durability and structural integrity of finished products.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of concrete installations.
Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Operated concrete cutting saws, ensuring precise cuts in various materials.
Expertly operated heavy machinery such as skid steers and backhoes for excavation purposes related to concrete cutting projects.
Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
Education
No Degree - 1 Credit From Graduating, Will Complete Within 6 M
Valley High School
Sandy, UT
06-1996
Skills
Valid Driver's license
Heavy equipment operation and trainingg
Safe equipment operationion
Paving practices from CAT
Clean driving record
Heavy lifting
First aid and CPR training
CDL license holder, class A cdl with tanker and airbrake endorsement