Shawn Gelbuda
Two Rivers,WI
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level 0perator position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Corporations
Brownsville, WI
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages to others.
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock Road Company
Janesvill, WI
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Pre Inspected Haul Truck, greased Haul Truck, added any fluids that were low, and reported any mechanical issues with Haul Truck and Operated Haul Truck.
- Pre Inspected Dozers, greased, added any fluids as necessary, reported any issues I couldn't fix and operated. D3, D6, D8, D10
- Pre Inspected End Loader/Skid Steer, Greased, added any fluids as necessary, reported any issues I couldn't fix and operated.
- Pre Inspected Rollers, greased, added any fluids as necessary, reported any issues I couldn't fix and operated
- Very little GPS with Dozer
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Hoffman Construction Co Inc
Black River Falls, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Did Pre Inspections of Equipment and turned in log sheets on Equipment.
- Operated Haul truck, Roller, Sheeps foot, some Dozer, some Skid Steer, and very little End Loader.
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Road & Stone
Brownsville, WI
04.2015 - 09.2022
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated Loader, Skid Steer, Roller, Spreader with GPS, Belt Placer and some Paver.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Transported equipment around construction sites to work locations.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
Journeyman Cement Finisher
Walsh Construction
Chicago, IL
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI03.2022
Apprenticeship - Operating Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers
Coloma, WISkills
- Good Judgement
- Valid Driver's License
- Preventive Maintenance
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Repair and Maintenance
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Movement
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Roadway Construction
- Object Avoidance
- Attention to Detail
- Accident Prevention
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- I used Trimble GPS on the spreader that I ran, put the designs into the screen, & picked my lines.
- 15 years highway construction experience.
- 25 years construction experience total.
- Basic Maintenance, Basic Equipment, Basic Excavator
- MSHA, Hazwoper, First Aid CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging certified.
- Willing to travel anywhere.
- Wanting to learn any & all positions possible while starting at the bottom.
- Really want any opportunity to prove myself.
- Final year of apprenticeship, 5100 hours.
Timeline
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Corporations
08.2024 - 11.2024
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock Road Company
05.2024 - 09.2024
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Hoffman Construction Co Inc
05.2023 - 08.2023
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Road & Stone
04.2015 - 09.2022
Journeyman Cement Finisher
Walsh Construction
05.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Mid-State Technical College
Apprenticeship - Operating Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers
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