Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army
Fort Bragg And Fort Bliss, NC And TX
09.2012 - 11.2017
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Operated transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded equipment and materials.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Operated heavy equipment clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Loaded and offloaded materials from heavy equipment.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.