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Tyler Grafing

Edgewater,FL

Summary

Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents. Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones. Dependable professional with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in construction environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

MK EXCAVATION
Mims, FL
02.2021 - Current
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.

Heavy Equipment Operator

LEW LLC
Melbourne, FL
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.

Welder

Harper Limbach LLC
Lake Mary, FL
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Fellowship Christian High School
Titusville, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • Rock removal
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Front end loader operations
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Excavation
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Residential construction
  • Pipeline installation techniques
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Loader operation
  • Land clearing techniques
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Maintenance duties
  • Loading and unloading
  • Material handling equipment
  • Moving and leveling dirt

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

MK EXCAVATION
02.2021 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

LEW LLC
02.2020 - 02.2021

Welder

Harper Limbach LLC
01.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

New Fellowship Christian High School
Tyler Grafing