Danny Clarke
Cottrell’s Cove,NL
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Mount pearl
Mount Pearl, NL
2022.01 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance projects across the city.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed city regulations to adhere to environmental and safety standards.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for equipment deployment, supporting rapid response in adverse conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction and repair tasks efficiently.
- Ensured equipment was fueled consistently to avoid delays in scheduled tasks. and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Estimated material needs accurately based on job specifications, ensuring proper resource allocation for projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock construction
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2010.04 - 2021.12
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance projects across the city.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Utilized various tools for grading, excavation, and site preparation tasks.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for equipment deployment in adverse conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction and repair tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Gained knowledge of new equipment to enhance operational efficiency. and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed city regulations to adhere to environmental and safety standards.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Ensured cleanliness of shop environment to comply with safety standards., servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Monitored fuel supplies to prevent interruptions in equipment operation. at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Education
Class 01/09A - Commercial Transport
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL 2006.03 - 2026.06
Cottrells Cove Academy
Cottrell’s Cove, NLSkills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Safety inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Material estimation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/14/82
Notes
Date of Birth: 10/14/82
Appointment Details
Date of Birth: 10/14/82
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Mount pearl
2022.01 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock construction
2010.04 - 2021.12
Class 01/09A - Commercial Transport
Central Training Academy
2006.03 - 2026.06
Cottrells Cove Academy