Steven Fields
11244 Redbud Highway Honaker,VA
Summary
Results-driven equipment operator with expertise in heavy machinery operation and safety compliance. Proven track record in preventive maintenance and mentoring teams to enhance performance and workflow efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Triple B Diner
Honaker, VA
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during peak hours.
Equipment Operator
JD Watson
Bristol VA
03.2020 - 06.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to execute excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes on job sites.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing skills in equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Trained staff on operating procedures and safety measures for heavy equipment use.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for critical machinery.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate equipment usage and workflow on-site.
Equipment Operator
Bullworx
Lebanon VA
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Coordinated with project managers to align equipment availability with project timelines.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon Va05-1996
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Safe equipment operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Construction background
- Front end loader operations
- Bulldozer operation
- Safety compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Earthmoving operations
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy haul trucking
- Machinery inspection
- Good judgement
- Construction equipment operation
- Repair and maintenance
- Backhoe operation
- Backhoe handling
- First aid training
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Debris removal
- Effective communication skills
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Team leadership
- Front end loader handling
- [Equipment] operation
- Materials movement
- Equipment logs
- Excavator attachment usage
- Inclement working conditions
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Material handling equipment
- Excavation expertise
- Grading techniques
- Parts lubrication
- Team collaboration
- Wheel loader operation
- Road construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Soil compaction methods
- Site preparation techniques
- Loader controls
- Hazardous materials handling
- Rock crushing techniques
- Communicating job status
- Compactor operation
- Site prep
- Commercial construction experience
- Underground utility installation
- Residential construction
- Roadway grading
- Land clearing techniques
- Hydraulic lifts
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Erosion control practices
- Crane operations
- Slope stabilization methods
- Base stabilization
- Ground disturbance issues
- Asphalt paving
- Crane operation
- Paving equipment operation
- Asphalt spreading techniques
- Scraper operation expertise
- Construction and mining tractors
- Drilling rig operation
- Demolition procedures
- Bucket truck operation
- Loading and unloading
- Safety policies and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Backfilling techniques
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Cook
Triple B Diner
06.2025 - 11.2025
Equipment Operator
JD Watson
03.2020 - 06.2025
Equipment Operator
Bullworx
03.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School