THOMAS SULLY
McMinnville
Summary
Hardworking and dependable construction professional with 14+ years of industry experience and 7+ years operating heavy equipment. Known for a strong work ethic, professionalism, safety awareness, and the ability to complete projects efficiently in fast-paced environments. Experienced working independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Lawson Corp. Excavation
Carlton
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and backhoes with precision.
- Operated heavy equipment to clear debris, grade surfaces, and spread soil.
- Operated compactors, scrapers and rollers to level, compact and covered refuse at disposal grounds.
- Exhibited excellent hand-eye coordination when maneuvering large machines in tight spaces.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when coordinating between ground crew members and supervisors.
- Followed work instructions and communicated with supervisors to verify proper execution of job tasks.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safe operations.
- Managed inventory by organizing and stacking materials efficiently.
Utility Locator
Locating Inc.
Vancouver
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Exhibited ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, and blueprints for utility location purposes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic locating equipment to identify underground utilities.
- Accurately marked out locations of underground services with spray paint or flags prior to excavation works.
- Successfully communicated with other personnel including engineers, supervisors, contractors, and customers regarding utility line locates.
Equipment Operator
Coffman Excavation
Oregon City
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
- Drive machines and equipment to work sites.
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, loaders, or backhoes.
- Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, or breaking rock.
- Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
- Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
- Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
- Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Education
McMinnville High School
McMinnville, ORSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Construction Experienced 10 Years
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- attention to detail
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Lawson Corp. Excavation
03.2024 - 10.2025
Utility Locator
Locating Inc.
06.2023 - 10.2023
Equipment Operator
Coffman Excavation
05.2016 - 06.2023
McMinnville High School