Seth Bard
Du Quoin,IL
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience with safe performance. I am dependable with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment. I am highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and adaptability. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Self-employeed
Du Quoin, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Farm Hand
Restoff Farm
Scheller, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mathis Excavating
Du Quoin, IL
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Georges Excavating
Du Quoin, IL
05.2008 - 06.2023
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Education
GED -
John A Logan College
Carterville, ILSkills
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Preventive Maintenance
- Valid Driver's License
- Repair and Maintenance
- Good Judgement
- Bulldozer Operation
- Site Prep
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mathis Excavating
06.2023 - 09.2024
Farm Hand
Restoff Farm
04.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Georges Excavating
05.2008 - 06.2023
GED -
John A Logan College
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