Equipment Operator
Dennett Construction
St. George, UT
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
