Taylon Nash Chestnut
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alexander,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in safety compliance and effective communication. Proven ability to operate various heavy machinery efficiently while maintaining a secure work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Mountain Quarries/McGeorge Contracting
Little Rock
03.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to excavate and move materials efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete excavation projects on schedule, ensuring timely delivery of services.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed minor repairs.
- Communicated project updates and needs to site supervisors, facilitating alignment and timely decision-making.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, improving workflow and reducing material waste.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- 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.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Education
OSHA -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL03-2023
High School Diploma -
Fruitdale High School
Fruitdale, AL05-1995
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Excavation
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Machinery maintenance
- Loader controls
- Backhoe operation
- Front end loader operations
- Skid steer proficiency
- Compactor operation
- Boomtruck operation
- Laser-guided leveling systems
- Load calculations
- Excavation expertise
- Excavation depth control
- Soil stabilization methods
- Pipe laying expertise
- Site inspections
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Equipment inspection
- Material handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Good judgment
- Track clearing
- Land clearing techniques
- Debris removal
- Safe operation
- Loading and unloading
- Loading dock operations
- First aid training
- OSHA 10 certification
- Valid Driver's license
- Construction experience
- Vehicle assessments
- Heavy lifting
- First aid training
- Land clearing techniques
- Safe operation
- Loading and unloading
- Loading dock operations
- Construction experience
- Vehicle assessments
- Good judgment
Certification
- OSHA
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Mountain Quarries/McGeorge Contracting
03.2024 - Current
OSHA -
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Fruitdale High School