Terry Hicks
Reedley
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator/laborer proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, skid steers and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader that's not scared to grab a shovel to get my hands dirty and collaborator with several years of construction industryexperience. From building house pads to installation of septic systems, demolition laborer Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/General Laborer
Brownfield general engineering
Fresno
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated track loaders and excavators for site preparation and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Worked with crew members to coordinate equipment usage on construction projects.
- Collaborated with supervisors to plan job site logistics and workflow efficiency.
- Cleared debris and obstacles from job sites to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated hand tools to assist in various construction tasks.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Installed sewer, water or electrical conduit using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Operated trenching equipment to excavate trenches for utility installations.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and leveling ground before asphalt application.
Drillers assistant/General Laborer
Strickland Drilling
Sanger
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted in site preparation, including clearing areas and organizing materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans efficiently.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize risks during drilling activities.
- Conducted routine inspections of work areas for hazards or obstructions.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and leveling ground before asphalt application.
- Assisted in the installation of asphalt in residential and commercial projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
General Laborer
Live Action construction
Clovis
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in various construction projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized job site to promote safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials for timely project execution.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Operated trenching equipment to excavate trenches for utility installations.
Education
Washington Union High-school
Easton, CASkills
- Excavator operator
- Skid steer operator
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment inspection
- Trenching operation
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Demolition procedures
- Debris removal
- Loading and unloading
- Road construction
- Ditch digging
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Excavation techniques
- Manual laborer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/General Laborer
Brownfield general engineering
04.2023 - 01.2026
Drillers assistant/General Laborer
Strickland Drilling
02.2021 - 02.2023
General Laborer
Live Action construction
01.2018 - 01.2021
Washington Union High-school