Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline

Tate Beard

West Monroe,LA

Summary

Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Wicker Construction, adept at operating diverse machinery and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to adapt to project changes while maintaining effective communication. Skilled in operating dozers with or without GPS and operating excavators to precisely perform excavations and committed to achieving project goals through teamwork and precision in execution.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wicker Construction
Rayville, LA
12.2025 - Current
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes to execute site preparation tasks.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance with operational standards.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs..
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
  • Performed excavations on storm drain installation
  • Performed backfill with dozer on storm drain project. Also performing lift test with compaction roller and testing!
  • Operated haul truck while being loaded by excavator and dumping in desired spot
  • Used excavator to load haul trucks

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ramco LLC
West Monroe, LA
09.2025 - 12.2025

-clearing right aways using skidsteers and Giraffes

Heavy Equipment Operator

Storms Service
West Monroe, LA
05.2025 - 09.2025

-Performed tasks using excavators

-cleared right of ways

-performed tasks with precise cutting of trees

-clearing land using equipment such as dozers, excavators, skidsteers, bush hogs

Mechanic

Cart Pros
West Monroe, LA
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment efficiently.
  • Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems to enhance functionality.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce downtime.

Welder/Fabricator

River City Metal
West Monroe
07.2024 - 09.2024

Welder/Fabricator

Superlift
West Monroe
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to complete projects efficiently.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed in all welding operations.
  • Assisted in training junior welders on proper techniques and equipment use.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve project timelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Ouachita High, West Monroe, LA
05.2023

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Valid Driver's license

Safe equipment operation

Loader operation

Freehand/GPS dozer

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator - Wicker Construction
12.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator - Ramco LLC
09.2025 - 12.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator - Storms Service
05.2025 - 09.2025
Mechanic - Cart Pros
09.2024 - 05.2025
Welder/Fabricator - River City Metal
07.2024 - 09.2024
Welder/Fabricator - Superlift
01.2024 - 07.2024
West Ouachita High - High School Diploma,
Tate Beard