Evan Sargent
Port Hood,NS
Summary
Experienced operator with over twenty years of employment in the construction and railroad industry. Dedicated to maintaining safe work environments through following worksite regulations. A team player who works well with others while demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zutphen Brothers Construction
Port Hood, NS
10.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, excavators, and cranes to complete construction tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale projects efficiently and within set timelines.
- Monitored job sites for safety hazards, implementing corrective measures to maintain safe working conditions.
Assistant Driller
Paratt-Wolff Inc
Syracuse, NY
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted in drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored drilling equipment performance, identifying issues for prompt resolution to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with rig crew to optimize drilling processes and reduce downtime through effective communication.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on drilling tools and equipment, enhancing reliability and performance.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CSX Railroad Company
Syracuse, NY
10.2010 - 09.2020
- Maneuvered motorized heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Leveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
Heavy Machinery Operator
Riverside Sight and Landscaping
Baldwinsville , NY
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Followed orders and safety protocols with every job.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
Heavy Vehicle Driver
D.E. Torali Inc.
Warners, NY
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety concerns.
- Used dozer to level soil, move rock and debris and scoop soil.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
Heavy Machine Operator
Fisher Construction
Syracuse, NY
04.2004 - 05.2005
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections to check for maintenance and repair needs.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety concerns.
- Performed service maintenance and basic repairs to keep equipment in good working order.
- Reported equipment, operations and stock issues to management to promote quick remediation.
Education
Operation of Heavy Equipment And Maintenance -
Nova Scotia Community College
Port Hawkesbury, NS06.1999
High School Diploma -
Port Hood Consolidated School
Port Hood, NS06-1998
Skills
- Materials movement
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safety procedures
- Maintenance procedures
- Following directions
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Confined Space Entry
- Rigging
- Fire Safety
- OSHA Training (10 hours)
- CDL (permit)
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zutphen Brothers Construction
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Driller
Paratt-Wolff Inc
10.2020 - 09.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
CSX Railroad Company
10.2010 - 09.2020
Heavy Machinery Operator
Riverside Sight and Landscaping
08.2008 - 09.2009
Heavy Vehicle Driver
D.E. Torali Inc.
04.2006 - 06.2008
Heavy Machine Operator
Fisher Construction
04.2004 - 05.2005
Operation of Heavy Equipment And Maintenance -
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Port Hood Consolidated School