Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Stoney Thomas

Stoney Thomas

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Hardworking operator known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment. Known for working long hours to finish the job in a safe and efficient manner along side team members. Very knowledgeable in completing the job in safe manner and directing team members in the right direction, with 15+ years in underground utilities very dedicated and hardworking!

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kwest Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to large-scale grading tasks by maneuvering dozers to push out lifts.
  • Loading haul trucks with excavator for material moving across job site
  • Clean up and maintain equipment on a regular basis
  • Safely and efficiently perform job duties on a day to day basis.
  • Safely run heavy equipment machinery around railroad while keeping up production.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Stg Solar
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Operated heavy machinery to complete construction projects efficiently and safely.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflows and enhance project efficiency.
  • Trained junior operators on safe equipment usage and operational best practices.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wanzek
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles. Opened trench for mv and dc wire for inverter installation.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Heavy Equipment Operator

BRD LLC
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for fiber optic install.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Moss and associates
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • 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.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Moss and associates
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.

Equipment Operator

Jag underground
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Paladino and Nash
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Paladino construction
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.

  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.

Equipment Operator

Premier underground utilities
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Installed fiber optic cable and handhold boxes

Laborer

John Parker construction
01.2010 - 03.2014

Help maintain equipment

  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.

Help install water and sewer lines

Pour and form manhole boxes for sewer lines

Fuel machines.

Locate for hdd

Education

High School Diploma -

Quitman High School
Quitman, AR
12-2009

Skills

  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Materials Movement
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Equipment Logs
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Safety Procedures
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Good Judgement
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Loader Operation
  • Trench work
  • Safety program understanding
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Construction background
  • Following Directions
  • Team Leadership
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • NCCER
  • CPR and AED trained
  • Heavy equipment certifications

Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

NCCER

CPR and AED trained

Heavy equipment certifications

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kwest Group
09.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Stg Solar
04.2024 - 09.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wanzek
11.2023 - 04.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

BRD LLC
12.2022 - 10.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Moss and associates
03.2021 - 12.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

Moss and associates
04.2020 - 03.2021

Equipment Operator

Jag underground
01.2020 - 05.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Paladino and Nash
03.2019 - 01.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Paladino construction
04.2017 - 02.2019

Equipment Operator

Premier underground utilities
01.2014 - 02.2017

Laborer

John Parker construction
01.2010 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Quitman High School