Steven D. Whelan
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Versatile equipment operator skilled in operating various machinery, including excavators and dozers, for grading, trenching, and demolition tasks. Commitment to safety and project management ensures consistent performance and timely completion of multifaceted construction projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Reilly Construction
Ossian, Iowa
03.2025 - Current
- Operated diverse equipment including excavator, dozer, skid loader, wheel loader, track loader, roller, haul truck, and road grader to complete projects efficiently.
- Performed many tasks including rough grading, final grading, trenching, crushing, concrete/asphalt removal, site , preparation and cleanup etc.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations, contributing to a secure work environment for all team members.
Equipment Operator
Heartland Underground Solutions
Ankeny, Iowa
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy equipment for excavation, site preparation, and cleanup, contributing to project timelines and site readiness.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project workflows, improving communication and efficiency in task execution.
Equipment Operator
J. Pettiecord, Inc.
Bondurant, IA
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Completed all assigned projects on time and to specifications.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment and working with team, resulted in completion of projects 15-40% ahead of schedule (also due to stick-to-it-tive-ness, no BS, willingness to work long days)
- Among assignments: considerable travel to off-site jobs, residential and industrial demolition and clean-up, backfill and grading job sites, grinding C&D waste material, a massive amount of tree clearing, rough and final grading
- Acquired total recognition of importance of equipment inspection to prevent on-site accidents and delays in completion, and importance of following safety protocols for team protection, productivity, promptness
Equipment Operator
Modern Drilling
Huxley, IA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Ran mini-excavator to prepare ground, install hand-holds for power and fiber companies
- Gained experience operating Directional Underground Drill to install piping for water, power, and fiber companies
Full-time entry-level construction wireman
Cupertino Electric Inc.
Urbandale, IA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Quick pick-up of task-to-equipment-to-finish, did underground cable/fiber (Facebook Data Center, Altoona)
Laborer/Equipment Operator
J. Pettiecord, Inc.
Bondurant, IA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Accomplished 100% completion of projects/jobs as directed
- Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment and working with team, resulted in completion of projects 15-40% ahead of schedule (also due to stick-to-it-tive-ness, no BS, willingness to work long days)
- Among assignments: considerable travel to off-site jobs, residential and industrial demolition and clean-up, backfill and grading job sites, grinding C&D waste material, a massive amount of tree clearing
- Acquired total recognition of importance of equipment inspection to prevent on-site accidents and delays in completion, and importance of following safety protocols for team protection, productivity, promptness
Education
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety & Health -
10-2021
High School -
Centennial High School
Ankeny05-2021
Hazwoper Certification -
CPR & First-Aid Certification -
Hard Hat in Hand Certification -
DMACC-Turner-Meta
12-2021
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Excavator
- Bulldozer
- Skid Loader
- Wheel Loader
- Track Loader
- Haul Truck
- Roller
- Backhoe
- Underground Directional Drilling
- Grading
- Digging
- Backfilling
- Loading
- Lifting
- Site Layout
- Construction Techniques
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Safety
- Worksite Safety
- Team Leadership
- Team communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Hazardous Material Cleanup
- Log Skidder
- Tree Grinder
- Trommel Screen
- Forklift
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Reilly Construction
03.2025 - Current
Equipment Operator
Heartland Underground Solutions
10.2024 - 03.2025
Equipment Operator
J. Pettiecord, Inc.
11.2022 - 09.2024
Equipment Operator
Modern Drilling
04.2022 - 11.2022
Full-time entry-level construction wireman
Cupertino Electric Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
Laborer/Equipment Operator
J. Pettiecord, Inc.
01.2021 - 10.2021
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety & Health -
High School -
Centennial High School
Hazwoper Certification -
CPR & First-Aid Certification -
Hard Hat in Hand Certification -
DMACC-Turner-Meta