Jim Costello
Yuba City
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.
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents.
Safety-conscious professional proudly offering several years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.
Dependable professional with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in construction environment.
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in operating various types of heavy machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and performing routine maintenance checks. Excel at teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within safety guidelines.
Overview
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1
Certification
31
31
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Underground Construction Co
Benicia
01.2026 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation, contributing to project timelines and site readiness.
- Assisted in setup and dismantling of job site operations, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in setup and dismantling of job site operations, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient workflow.
- Constructed, installed, and removed shoring boxes following safety standards.
- Use of proper rigging and tools for the job.
Heavy Equipment Operator. EATON FIRE
Anvil builders
Los Angeles
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated excavator to remove hazardous materials and prepare sites for property rebuilding.
- Transported machine to various locations within burn scar of Eaton Fire to support recovery efforts.
- Coordinated loading of materials onto semi trucks to facilitate efficient delivery.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Construction
Sparks
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Operated 657 Scraper for excavation and site preparation tasks for Tesla project
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Implemented best practices for equipment usage to enhance operational efficiency.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Construction
Most Cities
03.2004 - 11.2013
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kiewit
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blattner Energy
- Operated Excavator
- Excavation of power blocks and trenches for solar project spanding 7 square miles
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate workflow and project timelines.
- Loaded and transported materials using heavy equipment efficiently.
Education
Journeyman Operator - Excavation, Grading, And Safety
IUOE
Most Cities, US 04.1995 - 07.2026
Skills
- Heavy equipment skills
- Equipment operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Excavation techniques
- OQ' d for excavation of live gas line and all utilities
- Site preparation
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Emergency projects lead hand
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
- Technical troubleshooting
- Decision-making
- Backfilling techniques
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Compaction control knowledge
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Site preparation techniques
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Material handling equipment
- Vibratory roller operation
- Laser-guided leveling systems
- Aerial lift operation
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Track clearing
- Fine grading techniques
- Cold planing operations
- Safety regulation compliance
- Site bulldozing
- Equipment logs
- Excavation
- Effective communication skills
- Excavator attachment usage
- Scraper operation expertise
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Roadway grading
- Drilling rig operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Rigging and hoisting safety
- Heavy equipment operator
- Grading techniques
- Material spreading techniques
- Wheel loader operation
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Slope stabilization methods
- All-terrain forklift operation
- Safe equipment operation
- Construction and mining tractors
- Demolition procedures
- Excavation expertise
- Equipment inspection
- Rock crushing techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Safety inspections
- Repair and maintenance
- Following directions
- Trenching and shoring safety
- Front end loader operations
- Underground utility installation
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Construction background
- Machinery inspection
- Lever controls
- Hydro excavation
- Telehandler operation
- In-cab electronics operation
- Bridge building experience
- Multi-machine operation
- Safety procedures
- Forklift operation certification
- [Equipment] operation
- Team leadership
- Microtunneling understanding
- Land surveying basics
- Heavy haul trucking
- Communicating job status
- Paving equipment operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Excavation depth control
- Inclement working conditions
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance duties
- Heavy equipment operation
- Good judgement
- Shoring techniques
- Utility location
- Loading dock operations
- Hazardous material handling
- Effective communication
- Workflow optimization
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Loader operation
- OSHA certification
- Nighttime construction safety protocols
- Ditch digging
- Materials movement
- Backhoe operation
- Grader operation
- Dozer blade usage
- Rock removal
- Telescopic handler operation
- Wheel grader operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Team coordination
- OSHA 10 certification
- Erosion control practices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Valid Driver's license
- Base stabilization
Certification
- OSHA 10
- HAZWOPPER CERTIFIED
- RIGGER 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Underground Construction Co
01.2026 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator. EATON FIRE
Anvil builders
02.2025 - 12.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Construction
06.2014 - 10.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Construction
03.2004 - 11.2013
Journeyman Operator - Excavation, Grading, And Safety
IUOE
04.1995 - 07.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kiewit
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blattner Energy