Equipment Operator
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt paving and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.