Todd Dawson
Vancouver,WA
Summary
I am a United States, Marine Corps, veteran with multiple combat tours in Iraq. My experience has taught me the value of teamwork and adapting to established teams. As an Heavy equipment operator and trainer with extensive expertise in operating and maintaining a variety of Caterpillar and Komatsu machinery. I Demonstrate strong leadership and adaptability, fostering teamwork and ensuring safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Passionate about mentoring new team members and continually enhancing operational efficiency through innovative process improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader Operator/ Shift Lead
Sierra Ready Mix
Jean, NV, US
03.2024 - Current
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and cleanliness in field operations and heavy equipment
- Enhance operational efficiency and workflow coordination with crew members
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment
- Operate equipment and assist with ground tasks as needed
- Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and accountability in all tasks
- Optimize equipment operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime
- Implement safety protocols, ensuring compliance and minimizing incidents
- Foster teamwork in high-pressure environments, coordinating with crew members to streamline processes and meet project deadlines consistently
- Conduct regular equipment inspections and perform minor repairs, maintaining optimal performance and extending machinery lifespan
- Propose and implement process improvements, significantly reducing turnaround times and increasing overall productivity in loading operations
- Mentor new team members on equipment operation and safety procedures, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and skill development
- Lead field operations, ensuring safety compliance and equipment efficiency
- Coordinate crew tasks, streamline processes, and meet project deadlines consistently
Heavy Equipment Operator / Trainer
Ledcor
Las Vegas, NV, US
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities
- To ensure my job is done safely and efficiently
- To move hazardous materials, waste handling- disposal safely
- Time management and multitasking
- Training, development and support of personnel
- Teamwork and physical fitness
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 777 D,F,G model haul trucks
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 631 G water pull truck
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 740 B wiggle wagon
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 950 GC loader
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 769D water truck
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 966k Loader
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 14 M
- Certified and proficient for: Komatsu 785 haul trucks
- Certified and proficient for: Freightliner 4K water truck
- Certified and proficient for: Liebherr T264 haul truck
- Certified and proficient for: Caterpillar 775G haul truck
Transient Alert - Base Operations
Amentum
Las Vegas, NV, US
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Ensure that engine start up signals are signaled to the cockpit when ready for startup and the danger areas around the engines are clear of FOD, personnel and equipment
- Observed Hazard Reports completed when unsafe conditions encountered during aircraft maneuvering
- My accomplishments from this position was learning great communication skills working side-by-side with my co-workers to ensure the safety of others
General Maintenance
Vectrus General Maintenance and Plumber Shop
Colorado Springs, CO, US
02.2019 - 03.2020
- General maintenance
Armed Security Officer
Janus Global Operations
Lenoir City, TN, US
10.2012 - 02.2019
- Patrol an area for any safety or security risks
- Carry a weapon for de-escalation and defensive purposes
- Prevent unauthorized access to the area and the items within
- Respond to reported incidents as necessary
Armed Security Officer
Pacific Architect and Engineers
Las Vegas, NV, US
04.2012 - 10.2017
- Patrol an area for any safety or security risks
- Carry a weapon for de-escalation and defensive purposes
- Prevent unauthorized access to the area and the items within
- Respond to reported incidents as necessary
Armed Security Officer
Computer Sciences Corporation/CSRA
Las Vegas, NV, US
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Patrol an area for any safety or security risks
- Carry a weapon for de-escalation and defensive purposes
- Prevent unauthorized access to the area and the items within
- Respond to reported incidents as necessary
Motor Transport Heavy Truck Operator and Line NCO
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC, US
03.2007 - 07.2010
Education
CDL -
Elite Truck School
Portland, ORMotor T Logistics -
United States Marine Corps
07.2010
Motor T Ops - basic school -
Jacksonville, NC03.2007
High school diploma -
Beatty High School
Beatty, NV06.2006
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Loader Operator/ Shift Lead
Sierra Ready Mix
03.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator / Trainer
Ledcor
08.2022 - 01.2024
Transient Alert - Base Operations
Amentum
03.2020 - 08.2022
General Maintenance
Vectrus General Maintenance and Plumber Shop
02.2019 - 03.2020
Armed Security Officer
Janus Global Operations
10.2012 - 02.2019
Armed Security Officer
Pacific Architect and Engineers
04.2012 - 10.2017
Armed Security Officer
Computer Sciences Corporation/CSRA
08.2010 - 04.2012
Motor Transport Heavy Truck Operator and Line NCO
United States Marine Corps
03.2007 - 07.2010
Motor T Logistics -
United States Marine Corps
Motor T Ops - basic school -
High school diploma -
Beatty High School
CDL -
Elite Truck School