Tavis Chaffin
Valdez,AK
Summary
Safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman proudly offering over 15 years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. Exemplary knowledge of operation and safety for diverse industry equipment and heavy equipment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
State Of Alaska Department Of Transportation
01.2013 - 10.2023
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards all while adhering to all standard heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated a wide range of heavy and light machinery and or vehicles such as front-end loader, motor grader w/ various implements, excavators, oversized rotary, compactor/roller, and many others on a daily basis while also performing any necessary maintenance needed to ensure maximum operational use and functionality.
- Documented equipment and or vehicle usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records and prepared reports on job progress and safety conditions to be submitted to upper management.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new employees then trained new employees on new systems, setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use, learning/applying best practices throughout the day to manage time well and complete tasks assigned effectively all while complying with all mandatory state protocols and regulations.
- Operated oversized snowplows and graders for state of Alaska to support safe travel for local citizens by removing snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes and applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
- Repaired signs and guardrail quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps, patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt, filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces,
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Mega Trucking
06.2012 - 08.2019
- Operated various types of heavy machinery and vehicles, learning how and when to repair and replace malfunctioning parts.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards before operating heavy equipment and non-heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt, debris, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to project specifications.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures to avoid accident and delays resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked a variety of trailers. Familiar with most fasteners, chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by and balancing, securing, and weighing products before inspecting trucks and trailers to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Drove trucks with gravel for prolonged amounts of time and over long distances.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
Operations Technician
Little Red Services Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to assist any operators performing skilled repairs.
- Inspected equipment with areas of wear or malfunctions and observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Inspected of belts, drives and motors and performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance and repair tasks to support equipment longevity and completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Education
CDL Certified W/ Heavy Equipment/Driving Training -
Northern Industrial Training
Palmer, AK07.2008
High School Diploma -
Valdez High School
Valdez, AK05.2007
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Extensive Heavy Equipment Operations Experience in Inclement Working Conditions
- Leadership and Communication Skills
- Hiring, Training, Scheduling, and Crew Oversight Experience
- Road Repairs and Preventative Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Valid Drivers License and Commercial Drivers License
- HASMAT Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Flagger Card
- MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Certified
Timeline
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
State Of Alaska Department Of Transportation
01.2013 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Mega Trucking
06.2012 - 08.2019
Operations Technician
Little Red Services Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2012
CDL Certified W/ Heavy Equipment/Driving Training -
Northern Industrial Training
High School Diploma -
Valdez High School
- Valid Drivers License and Commercial Drivers License
- HASMAT Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Flagger Card
- MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Certified
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