Tucker Hobden
LAMAR,Colorado
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with three years experience, 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. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between job sites by transporting heavy equipment using flatbed trucks or trailers when necessary.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Boosted overall project efficiency by effectively planning machine movements and coordinating with other operators onsite.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wiley Consolidated School
Wiley, CO05.2020
Skills
Earthmoving Operations
Grading Techniques
Distance Measurement
Excavation and Backfilling
Front End Loader Handling
Telescopic Handler Operation
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Safety Procedures
Good Judgment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Following Directions
Attention to Detail
Adaptable and Flexible
Decision-Making
Preventive Maintenance
Machinery inspection
Equipment Cleaning
Component Replacement
Client Relations
Inclement Working Conditions
Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator License - August 2021 - April 2024
- Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift
- Extendable Boom Forklift - Modernized
- 624KR Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose
- 420E IT Backhoe
- D6K Bulldozer, FT, W/ Angle Blade
- 859 JR Medium Crawler Tractor
- 120M Grader
- Drivers Awareness (Defensive driving, Collision Avoidance, Distracted Driving, Emergency Situations, Safe Vehicle Backing, Urban Driving)
- Professional Development: Risk Management
- Operations Planning
- Leading Marines Education Program
- Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar
- Math for Marines
- Land Navigation
Additional Information
With the three years of experience I have successfully operated and supervised multiple heavy equipment operations. In doing so, military gear was successfully dispatched to multiple military operations in Yuma, Arizona, Siauliai, Lithuania, Jasionka, Poland, Djibouti, Africa. With over one million pounds and over 600 hours of operating various pieces of heavy equipment.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Wiley Consolidated School
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