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Kevin - Heavy Equipment Operator with 10+ years in Construction & Mining

Mesa, Arizona, United Statesen
Led and oversaw construction projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion.
Trained and guided staff employees in heavy equipment operation and safety protocols.
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Summary

Experienced heavy equipment operator with extensive background in construction, mining, and manufacturing environments, skilled in project oversight, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Key Achievements

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationAdvanced

Operated a variety of heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes across construction and mining sites.

Manufacturing & CNC MachineryIntermediate

Performed machine operation tasks such as plasma cutting, edging, and welding, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.

Safety & MaintenanceAdvanced

Ensured workplace safety by promoting proper equipment care, safety practices, and hazard avoidance.

Project Oversight & LeadershipIntermediate

Managed construction and demolition jobs, supervising staff and coordinating activities to ensure project flow.

Blueprint Reading & MeasurementsIntermediate

Read blueprints, performed basic calculations, and used calipers to verify specifications in manufacturing and construction tasks.

Languages

English(Fluent)

Experience

Owner/Operator

Arizona Home Improvement

February 2018 - Present

Heavy Equipment Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Underground utilities and footings vaults, In charge of all Blue stake and white lining jobs, Overseeing job from start to finish., Confidently run primary and secondary operations with little to no supervision., Lead, guide, and train staff employees performing related work.

Machine Operator CNC

Marmon Electric

February 2021 - February 2023

Plasma Cutter, Edger, Welding Machine, Making Parts for Wind Turbines, Quality Assurance, Read blueprints, Calipers, Perform basic arithmetic, statistics, and other specific mathematical applications., Basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers specific requirements and specifications., Manufacturing environment with responsibilities in machine operating., Consistently produce accurate quality product and properly follow QA procedures and record keeping processes.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Utilities Construction

December 2016 - January 2018

Foreman, Heavy equipment operator, Backhoes, skid steer, excavator, In charge of blue stake, Heavy-duty vehicles specially designed to execute construction tasks, most frequently involving earthwork operations or other large construction tasks, Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cornerstone Construction

October 2014 - December 2016

Heavy equipment operator, Excavator, Digging for footings, Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects, Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work, Start engines; move throttles, switches, or levers; or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes

Heavy Equipment Operator

Marigold Mine

October 2012 - September 2014

Heavy equipment operator, Excavator, Hall Truck and Dozer, Safe driving habits, Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met, Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms, Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

Heavy Equipment Operator

Newmont Mining Corporation

October 2010 - October 2012

Heavy equipment operator, Jumbo Drilling Machine, Shovel Excavator, Implements safe workplace practices

Heavy Equipment Operator

BCS Enterprises

February 2007 - October 2010

Demolition work, Heavy equipment operator, In charge of blue stake, Directional Drill Operator, Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noise

Foreman

Utilx Corporation

May 2002 - February 2007

Foreman, Heavy equipment operator, In charge of blue stake, Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires, Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

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