Troy Dickey
Wauchula
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with proven success in adhering to safety protocols and performing thorough inspections of equipment and vehicles. Exceeded productivity standards while adapting to changes in work environments and effectively leading teams to meet project deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Schontag citrus
Wauchula
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for citrus harvesting and processing tasks.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient workflow during harvest.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety.
- Monitored machinery operations for any signs of malfunction or wear.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Removed tools and machinery from job site to secure at end of shift.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Inspected fuel supplies at job sites to ensure adequate availability for equipment operation. at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
CDL Truck Driver
Delta paving
Gonzales
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport materials to job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Adhered to all traffic regulations and company safety protocols during transport.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Managed cargo securement to prevent damage during transportation operations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safe driving practices and company policies.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Education
General Education Diploma
Wauchula, FLSkills
- Equipment operation
- Backhoe operation
- Loader operation
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Concrete pouring
- Logistics coordination
- Equipment expertise
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Schontag citrus
12.2024 - 10.2025
CDL Truck Driver
Delta paving
07.2019 - 11.2024
General Education Diploma