Zachary Ford
Professional heavy machinery operator prepared for efficient equipment handling and site management. Known for precision in operating complex machinery and ensuring job site safety. Highly reliable with strong team collaboration skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 8 Months- Maintained safe work practices while following site protocols and equipment procedures.
- Assisted maintenance checks by cleaning equipment and reporting needed repairs promptly.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Built roads, cleared roadways, and installed culverts and driveways.
- Installed and set clearing, slope, ditching, and grade stakes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
6 Years 3 Months- Operated excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment for site preparation and material handling.
- Performed pre-operation inspections, identifying mechanical issues before equipment use.
- Moved soil, gravel, and construction materials to support grading and excavation tasks.
- Coordinated with crew members to complete digging, loading, and site support tasks efficiently.
- Operated excavators, dozers and rock trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Maintained gravel pit roads level and smooth for dump truck operations.
- Established new contractor suppliers for gravel operations, payroll and managed billing invoice processing while collecting payments.
Pipelayer
10 Years 8 Months- Measured and laid pipe sections according to grade and alignment requirements.
- Assembled pipe, fittings, and couplings using hand and power tools.
- Excavated and prepared trenches for sewer, water, and drainage installations.
- Line and Grade Tech, making sure all Pipe, Valves, Hydrants, Keyboxes, Manholes (Sewer & Storm Drain), and Catch Basins were on grade, as well in line according to blueprint specifications.
- Installed slope, ditching, and road grade stakes.
- Installed shoring and safety supports to maintain trench stability.
- Assisted crew members with backfilling and site cleanup after installation.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
6 MonthsManaged snow removal and plowing activities, cleared parking lots, equipment yard, and airport parking areas while loading trucks.