Trent Thomas
Spicewood,TX
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers 33 years of related experience. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 33 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Seasoned Foreman gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. Focused Foreman-Heavy Equipment operator offers dynamic communication and equipment maneuvering skills along with dedicated work ethic. Diligent in supervising and maintaining equipment. Well-versed and committed to following corporate safety guidelines.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman \ Heavy Equipment Operator
Russell And Sons Construction
Longview, TX
03.2006 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated Dozers and Track hoe,shovel, motor grader, water wagon, water truck, end dumps . equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
Foreman \ Heavy Equipment
Weslo Inc.
Coshocton, OH
05.1990 - 03.2006
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- welding stick , mig
Labor Hand
Hillview Thomas Farm
Conesville, OH
01.1981 - 05.1989
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations.
- Safely operated mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws to clear construction sites, roadbeds and access roads.
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures.
- Signaled equipment operators to complete proper alignments, movements and adjustments.
- Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
River View High School
Warsaw, OH05.1987
Skills
- Object Avoidance
- Equipment Logs
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Land Clearing
- Accident Prevention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Good Judgment
- Valid Driver's License
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Stump and Rock Removal
- Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
- Team Communication
- Backhoe Operation
- Attachment Installation
- Inclement Working Conditions
- Road Construction
- Site Prep
- Bulldozer Operations
- Base Stabilization
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Maintenance Documentation
- Subcontractor Relations
- Loading and Unloading
- Team Leadership
- Loader Operation
- Following Directions
- Roadway Grading
- Debris Removal
- Distance Measurement
- Erosion Control
- Concrete Breakers
- Project Control
- Job and Task Observation
- Job Tracking
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Performance Optimization
- Sediment Control Devices
- Critical Thinking
- Site Observation
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Emergency Situations
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Diagram Reading
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Surface Mining
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Handheld Devices
- Electrical Installations
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Personnel Protection
- Team Training
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Customer Preferences
- Company Quality Standards
- Storage Yard Maintenance
- Mobile Device Management
- Weather Monitoring
- Punctual and Dependable
- Parts Welding
- Crew Safety Meetings
Certification
MSHA Surface Certified
Fishing and Hunting.
I enjoy the outdoors and nature.
Timeline
Foreman \ Heavy Equipment Operator
Russell And Sons Construction
03.2006 - Current
Foreman \ Heavy Equipment
Weslo Inc.
05.1990 - 03.2006
Labor Hand
Hillview Thomas Farm
01.1981 - 05.1989
High School Diploma -
River View High School
MSHA Surface Certified
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