Caine Rios
Beech Island
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Layer
Sewell Construction and Demolition
Augusta Ga
10.2025 - 2026
- Installed and connected underground piping systems according to specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Assisted in excavation and grading for pipe installation projects.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of installed pipes for structural integrity and functionality.
- Trained junior staff on safe operating procedures and proper installation techniques.
- Coordinated with contractors and utility companies to ensure compliance with regulations and permits.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Expedited project timelines by quickly adapting to changing job requirements and adjusting workflows accordingly.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Reeves Construction Co
Augusta Ga
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to execute excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols, promoting a secure work environment for all team members.
- Collaborated with crew members to coordinate site activities and workflow processes.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Machine Operator
Cascades Tissue Group
Barnwell, SC
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Operated high-speed converting machinery, ensuring consistent quality and production efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on machine setup, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, reducing material waste during production runs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a clean work environment at all times.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Beams Contracting
Beech Island, SC
01.2018 - 12.2022
Education
GED -
Augusta Tech
Augusta GaSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Trench safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Pipe installation
- Sewer line installation
- Drainage systems
- Water main installation
- Backfilling procedures
- Positive working relationships
- Pressure testing
- Pipe grading
- Utility locating
- Welding
- Water and sewer piping
- Pipe cutting
- Valve installation
- Pipe laying
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Manhole setting
- Trackhoe operation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Laser levels
Timeline
Pipe Layer
Sewell Construction and Demolition
10.2025 - 2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Reeves Construction Co
08.2024 - 09.2025
Machine Operator
Cascades Tissue Group
12.2022 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Beams Contracting
01.2018 - 12.2022
GED -
Augusta Tech