Juan Contreras
Suisun
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with proven expertise at The Dutra Group, excelling in machinery operation and safety protocol adherence. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results, ensuring successful project completions while maintaining equipment integrity. You will receive nothing but the best from me. I will make sure to go above and beyond to exceed job expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Dutra Group
Dixon, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Operated various heavy machinery, including excavators and blades and other equipment ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, identifying issues for timely repairs and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to complete excavation and grading projects efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and leveling ground to facilitate construction activities.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Grade Checker
Hanford ARC
Petaluma, CA
04.2020 - Current
- I have been on and off as a Laborer and Grade Checker improving both skills and understanding how to run a jobsite with checking grade.
- Being a Grade Checker has improved my skills with communication, getting the job executed in a timely manner, and giving clear directions on the tasks throughout the jobsite.
- Ensured smooth transitions between different phases of projects by coordinating closely with subcontractors responsible for excavation, filling, or compaction activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California, CA2017
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Equipment maintenance
- Communication skills
- Problem identification
- Team collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- I am always looking to improve in any way possible
- Will always look to learn something new everyday in or out of the jobsite
- Am always giving my best and wanting to be the best in anything that crosses my path
Accomplishments
- Running Heavy Equipment
- Understanding how to run jobs
- Improving my communication with my peers and higher ups
- I have acquired my CDL to benefit me and employers
- I have also recently acquired my certificate for ABC/RBS Alcohol Seller Server Course
- I am in the process of taking more courses to improve my skills with operating heavy equipment
Throughout the years with my past employers I have picked up various skills such as:
Certification
- CPR training
- Class A CDL
- ABS/RBS Alcohol Seller Server course
- Heavy Equipment operator with the Union, Local 3
- Forklift Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Dutra Group
04.2025 - Current
Grade Checker
Hanford ARC
04.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Junior College