William Miller
Charleston
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirt works drainage
Louisville
02.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to excavate, grade, and shape land for drainage projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete drainage installations effectively and timely.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Inspected job sites for proper setup and adherence to project specifications.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and equipment issues promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using heavy equipment as needed for projects.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- 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 equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Smithers, WV05-1989
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Site inspection
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Material handling
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to equipment
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication skills
- Trenching and shoring safety
- Backfilling techniques
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Communicating job status
- OSHA certification
- Valid Driver's license
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Excavator attachment usage
- Construction background
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Debris removal
- Backhoe handling
- Scraper operation expertise
- Soil stabilization methods
- Grading techniques
- Good judgement
- Ditch digging
- Front end loader handling
- Wheel loader operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Heavy equipment operator
- Safe equipment operation
- Equipment handling
- Excavation
- Base stabilization
- Site bulldozing
- Shoring techniques
- Repair and maintenance
- Equipment logs
- Equipment inspection
- Backhoe operation
- Following directions
- Road construction
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirt works drainage
02.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley High School