Travis Abbott
Musgrave Harbour ,NL
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders front end loaders grader rock trucks and wiggle wagons Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Greyrock
Labrador City, NL
06.2017 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavator, loader, or bulldozer.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems and components.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of equipment used on a daily basis.
- Inspected brakes, lights, air pressure levels, fluid levels and tires for proper operation prior to each shift.
- Operated haul trucks to transport materials across site efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members for optimal load distribution and route planning.
- Maintained accurate logs of operating hours and materials moved daily.
- Assisted in training new drivers on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Monitored vehicle performance, tracked fuel consumption, and reported any issues.
- Observed hazardous conditions such as weather conditions or debris on roadways.
Supervisor
H&H enterprise
Labrador City, Nl
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among staff to meet production goals consistently.
- Supervised daily operations of crushing equipment and personnel.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies for crushing operations.
- Conducted troubleshooting on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating machines, changing filters and checking fluid levels.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts on crushers as needed.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Education
Class 3 9a And 8 - Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL 08.2010 - 02.2011
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Vehicle inspection
- Grading techniques
- Repair and maintenance
- Team leadership
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Maintenance procedures
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Inclement working conditions
- Effective communication
- Ditch digging
- Telescopic handler operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Backhoe operation
- Water truck operation
- Articulated dump truck skills
- Heavy haul trucking
- Excavation expertise
- Grader operation
- Quarry operations knowledge
- Road construction
- Loading and unloading
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Excavation
- Trench work
- Loader operation
- Excavator attachment usage
Affiliations
- Enjoy hunting and fishing.
- Enjoy bike riding
- Enjoy family time
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Greyrock
06.2017 - Current
Supervisor
H&H enterprise
05.2012 - 10.2014
Class 3 9a And 8 - Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Training Academy
08.2010 - 02.2011