Steven Russell

Equipment operator, crew lead, and laborer.

Operated excavators, dozers, skid steers, and other heavy equipment on various demolition, construction, and active wildland forest fires throughout California in steep and rugged terrain, in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.

Performed general laborer tasks as needed throughout the day.

Was responsible for recurrent and pre-screening of potential new hires to add to the growing team.

• Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
• Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
• Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
• Leveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
• Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
• Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
• Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
• Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
• Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.

• Operated excavators and bulldozers on active California wildfires in steep and rugged terrain, day or night shift, often seven days a week, twelve-hour shifts for the duration of the fire. Constructing fire lines and also forest rehabilitation work after the fire.
• Conducting in-field briefings with other crew members on safety protocols, fire activity, and objective goals.
• Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
• Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
• Conducted regular inspections of the work area for hazardous conditions that could impact the safe operation of equipment or crew members.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
• Kept records of material or equipment usage, and completed entries in production logs or billing.

• Heavy equipment operator of dozers, skid steers, and excavators on active wildland forest fires throughout California.
• Heavy equipment operator on four different fire debris clean-ups throughout California.
• The Truck Boss and crew lead were responsible for all paperwork involved, including employee time cards, truck tags, equipment time, and billing.
• Pulled flatbed trailer's to move equipment between job sites.
• Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
• Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
• Maintained equipment and semi-trucks on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
• Performed welding repairs on broken frames and other damaged parts of the machinery.

• Heavy equipment operator of excavators, skid steers, skip loaders in various demolition and concrete construction
• Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
• 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.
• Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
• Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
• Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
• Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
• Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
• Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
• Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
• Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.

• Drove and raced shifter carts in local and traveled for racing while competing in local Bmx racing and freestyle skate park events
• Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
• Organized equipment for races and practice sessions.
• Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
• Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
• Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills while operating vehicles at high speeds around tight corners.
• Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
• Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

• I was born and raised around a demolition and environmental company. From a young age, I was taught how to proficiently and safely run heavy equipment on excavation and demolition projects, from basic house demos to plant decommissioning with asset recovery. When the wintertime slow season came around, the work didn't stop there; I would be in the shop under the lead mechanic, performing repairs, preventive maintenance on equipment, cars, and trucks.
• performed welding and fabrication repairs to equipment roll off bins and trucks
• Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
• Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
• Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
• Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
• Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.