Jamie Hardisty
Chase,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator with expertise in safety inspections, material handling, and problem identification. Proven ability to operate machinery efficiently and adhere to safety regulations, ensuring smooth project execution.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dawson civil construction
Chase, Bc
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on job sites.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- 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.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety inspections
- Material handling
- Fleet management
- Time management
- Problem identification
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Hazard recognition
- Hazardous materials handling
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Track clearing
- Base stabilization
- Bulldozer operation
- Construction and mining tractors
- Erosion control practices
- Lever controls
- Trench work
- Material spreading techniques
- Rock crushing techniques
- Cold planing operations
- Excavation depth control
- Safety policies and procedures
- Multi-machine operation
- Road construction
- Nighttime construction safety protocols
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Rock removal
- Equipment logs
- Loading and unloading
- Good judgement
- Excavator attachment usage
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Heavy equipment operator
- Grader operation
- Loader operation
- Ditch digging
- Wheel grader operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dawson civil construction
12.2020 - 12.2021