Thomas Osborn
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Results-driven professional with a robust background in equipment operation and environmental construction. Known for strong leadership and safety compliance, consistently delivering projects on time while maintaining high standards of operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Operating Foreman
Bunkers Memory Garden
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs for all equipment used in operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities including labor hours, downtime.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Managed inventory levels and organized supplies for operational efficiency.
- Lead Backhoe Operator for all service excavations, backfill, and compaction.
Owner
Osborn Cattle Co
La Grange, CA
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Oversaw herd health and nutrition to ensure livestock well-being.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance productivity and animal welfare.
- Owned and operated a John Deere 310 backhoe on all ranch projects.
- Planned and executed all construction and land development projects, from clearing and grubbing, grading, cutting pads, trenching, installation of utilities, fencing, and the construction of structures.
Carpenter
Gall Construction
Oakdale, CA
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Constructed frameworks and structures using various wood types and materials.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Excavator/Backhoe operator
RDR Construction
Auburn, CA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Operated excavators and backhoes for underground utility projects, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of machinery to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted project plans and grade stakes to guarantee precise execution of tasks.
- Installed multiple pipeline types, including C-900, ductile iron, clay, HDPE, SDR, RCP and cast in place.
- Executed trenching, sloping, and benching operations to prepare sites for pipeline installation.
- Performed trench bedding, pipe setting, shading, backfilling, and compaction activities effectively.
- Experience with all types of underground structures like sewer/storm manholes, storm boxes and interceptors.
Excavator/Backhoe Operator
Beebe Aggregates and Engineering
Rancho Cordova, California
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Operated excavators and backhoes for underground wet utility projects, ensuring safety compliance.
- Conducted equipment inspections to uphold operational functionality and safety standards.
- Interpreted plans and grade stakes for precise project execution.
- Safely navigated around existing live utilities to prevent disruptions.
- Understanding of soils and compaction requirements.
- Understanding of trench safety procedures.
- experience in trench shoring, sloping and benching.
Equipment Operator
Volpe Demolition and Underground
El Dorado Hills, California
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Executed operation of excavators and backhoes for underground utility projects.
- Utilized track loaders to enhance efficiency in demolition projects.
- Installed sewer, storm, and water main pipeline to meet project specifications.
Equipment Operator
Artic Slope Environmental Construction
Lockeford, California
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Utilized heavy equipment to execute environmental projects.
- Operated excavators, dozers, and compactors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental projects.
- Experience in underground containment walls, levee remediation, wave wash repair, and mass excavation projects.
Education
GED -
Oakdale High School
Oakdale05-1992
Skills
- Equipment operation specializes in excavators and backhoes, but is proficient in many other types of heavy equipment
- Proficient in most hand, gas, electric, and pneumatic-powered tools
- Experience in underground wet utilities, demolition, environmental construction, grading and mass excavation
Certification
OSHA 30 certified
Affiliations
Currently attending 702 Aviation in pursuit of my commercial rotorcraft (Helicopter) license.
Timeline
Operating Foreman
Bunkers Memory Garden
07.2024 - 11.2025
Owner
Osborn Cattle Co
01.2015 - 07.2023
Carpenter
Gall Construction
01.2014 - 12.2014
Excavator/Backhoe operator
RDR Construction
01.2011 - 12.2013
Excavator/Backhoe Operator
Beebe Aggregates and Engineering
01.2005 - 12.2010
Equipment Operator
Volpe Demolition and Underground
01.2000 - 12.2004
Equipment Operator
Artic Slope Environmental Construction
01.1996 - 12.1999
GED -
Oakdale High School