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Shannon Evans

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in operating various types of heavy machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and performing routine maintenance checks. Excel at teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within safety guidelines.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Recology, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
  • Operate loaders and skid steers safely around customers and in tight spaces
  • Push trash onto the conveyor belt to feed the compactor
  • Learned to operate new equipment and attachments
  • Load metal and cardboard recycling into 40 yard bins
  • Stockpile and mix solid waste to achieve compaction
  • Work independently and with teammates to complete daily tasks

Heavy Equipment Op. II

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked on site in the SIDA at the SLC International Airport
  • Utilize GPS, excavate and grade land according to spec. using various machines
  • Place material with skid steer, loader, dozer, and compact to meet subgrade densities
  • Performed mass demolition of taxiway and airport service tunnel, utilities, and walls
  • Hammer and load out crushed concrete into haul trucks
  • Operate haul trucks safely in snow and across active taxiways
  • Work with hyper-vigilance to detect unsafe conditions of equipment and jobsite
  • Help guide other crew members with tasks
  • Comply with airport safety protocols

Heavy Equipment Op. II

Whitaker Construction
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently, while producing high quality work
  • Built several MSE walls next to live traffic
  • Moisture condition material and load trucks consistently and efficiently
  • Use excavators and rigging to place lifts and build ragwalls
  • Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
  • Maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision
  • Perform site prep, brush clearing and grubbing
  • Pioneer roads through forests and build drill pads

Parks caretaker I

Municipality of Anchorage
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Operate commercial mowers
  • Work independently on a schedule to complete parks by a deadline
  • Sharpen mower blades with stone rotary machine
  • Operate MB ASV, pole saw, wood chipper, beam cutter, chainsaw, Bobcat walk-behind skid steer, air impact wrench, manual and automatic grease guns, hot and cold pressure washers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and power tools
  • Drive and reverse a vehicle safely while hauling a trailer
  • Operate John Deere 4100 tractor with plow
  • Summer seasonal job

Park Crew Supervisor & Mountain Operations

Hilltop Ski Area
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Perform routine maintenance on the chairlift in a safe manner
  • Work under extreme weather conditions and at heights
  • Rake and shovel snow, make park features safe for guests
  • Conduct interviews, write weekly employee schedules
  • Maintain jumps and rails, use metal grinder to grind off rust, propane weed burner
  • Plan events and draw up plans for terrain park layout and feature designs
  • Work closely with snowcat operators to install and remove park features
  • Winter seasonal job

Education

Construction Equipment Training (CET) 240 Hour Course -

Northern Industrial Training, LLC
Palmer, Alaska
09-2018

High School Diploma -

Kenai Central High School
Kenai, Alaska
05-2014

Skills

  • Dozer
  • Excavator
  • Articulated loader
  • Loader with forks
  • Ten wheel dump truck
  • Backhoe
  • Skid Steer
  • Forklift operation certification

Certification

  • Completed Construction Equipment Training (CET) 240 hour program from the NIT Palmer campus in Alaska.
  • OSHA, CPR, and First Aid certified
  • Flagger operations
  • Has completed Trenching and Shoring Safety Training

References

  • James, Eastman, Heavy Civil Superintendent, 801-920-2877, Ralph L Wadsworth Construction
  • Dwight, Skinner, Heavy Civil Superintendent, 801-440-3909, Whitaker Construction
  • Cameron, Bain, Mountain Operations Manager, 970-275-6565, Hilltop Ski Area
  • Jim, Chesbro, Foreman, 907-227-8112, Parks and Recreation South Maintenance Shop

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Recology, Inc.
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Op. II

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction
07.2023 - 09.2024

Heavy Equipment Op. II

Whitaker Construction
01.2019 - 07.2021

Parks caretaker I

Municipality of Anchorage
05.2015 - 08.2018

Park Crew Supervisor & Mountain Operations

Hilltop Ski Area
10.2014 - 03.2018

Construction Equipment Training (CET) 240 Hour Course -

Northern Industrial Training, LLC

High School Diploma -

Kenai Central High School

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