Zach Gorden
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating front end loaders, off-road trucks, I’m a hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy equipment operator
Vance Brothers
Goddard
04.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for chip seal and applications on various job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment usage and project timelines.
- Lead plants and mixing strips, distributing trucks and leading people.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, tankers, rollers, brooms and more.
- done mechanical maintenance on pick ups and semi‘s
Laborer
Dowell built
Augusta
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Built new and remodeled houses
- Operated hand tools for various construction tasks and site preparation.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for project completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas for safety compliance.
- Performed various physical labor tasks on construction sites.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Equipment Operator
Circle c paving
Goddard
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for chip seal paving, ensuring high-quality surface application.
- Utilized equipment to deliver projects on schedule and meet quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows and adhere to timelines.
Electrical Apprentice
Brockmeyerinc
Wichita
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted electricians with installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
- Learned safety protocols while working on various electrical projects.
- Operated hand tools and power tools under supervision during installations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and identifying potential hazards.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
Education
Campus High
Wichita, KansasSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Preventative maintenance
- Heavy machinery handling
- Fleet management
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Safety programs
- Digging
- [Equipment] operation
- Safety inspections
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Equipment inspection
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Flagging
- Operations management
Certification
Certified flagger
Timeline
Heavy equipment operator
Vance Brothers
04.2024 - Current
Laborer
Dowell built
08.2023 - 04.2024
Electrical Apprentice
Brockmeyerinc
12.2022 - 07.2023
Equipment Operator
Circle c paving
04.2022 - 10.2023
Campus High