Equipment Operator Heavy
Resume:
William Fincher
Highly Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator
South Boston, VA 24592
aduu5n@r.postjobfree.com
Extensively experienced in heavy civil construction; specializing in dirt work, laying pipe and fine/finish grading with dozer.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Heavy Equipment Operator
Haymes Brothers - Chatham, VA
August 2019 to Present
• Fine grade with dozer, work 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 slopes
• Major excavations for pipe with excavator
• Load trucks using an excavator with material/dirt removed speed and carry smooth cut also safely
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities required for operating heavy equipment in the manner required to complete tasks in a safe and timely manner to make progress at its finest
• Built multiple bio-ponds following blueprints
• Set grade rod from benchmark and made adjustments as necessary to keep project on grade down to the 1/100
Equipment Operator
Thalle Construction Co., Inc. - Hillsborough, NC
May 2019 to August 2019
• Able to fine and finish grade using a dozer and or track hoe, as well as cut 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 slopes
• Experienced doing major excavations the excavator for laying pipe, duct bank, dirt removal for new highway,
• Very skilled at being able to load dump trucks using an excavator to load dirt/materials to be hauled out safely loading trucks with impressive speed while carrying a smooth cut and keeping grade
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities required for operating heavy equipment in the manner required to complete tasks in a safe and timely manner to make progress at its finest
Heavy Equipment Operator
Haymes Brothers - Chatham, VA
August 2018 to May 2019
•Seasoned dozer operator. Experience dozer work from backfilling pipe, spreading lifts for additional elevation, cutting slopes to proper specs. GPS experience or can go old school and cut/ fill with the use of ground marking stakes. Extensive experience on any size dozer from a small fine tune machine all the way up to D8 with 4 way blade more for pushing large amounts of material and or ruffing in. Extremely comfortable in the seat and very safety oriented as it’s very important to stay alert and watch as you are in reverse as conditions can change quickly with many people in work environment.
• Extensively experienced excavator operator, with experience operating machines of all sizes, brands, GPS capabilities *if equipped*, and bucket/thumb attachments/capabilities; I preformed major excavation jobs involving: excavating in high danger and restricted space/movement areas due to existing pipes, wires, etc. that have already been replaced, not part of the job or simply cannot risk being damaged or disturb at all; Everyday there was a certain yardage of dirt (some days we had to meet the exact amount given but most days you could exceed the required yardage) required to be excavated; most days I exceeding the yardage limit to help keep the job on schedule or ahead of schedule
• Load trucks using an excavator with material/dirt removed with productive speed carrying a smooth cut while assuring the safety of those around me
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities required for operating heavy equipment in the manner required to complete tasks in a safe and timely manner to make progress at its finest
• Set grade rod from benchmark and made adjustments as necessary to keep project on grade down to the 1/100
• Pipe installation. Gravity fed or force fed to keep the sub grade and bedding material on a perfect grade. Too keep your pipe man safe it’s very important to keep your ditch safe either by laying/sloping back or benching depending on the class of material rating that your digging in and the amount of room you have where in tight quarters use of a trench box to prevent possible cave in’s. Normally after 3-4 feet excavation it’s important to slope back or pull a trench box for a safe and effective work area for pipe installation.
Forklift Operator
Presto Products - South Boston, VA
September 2015 to August 2018
• Excelled in a fast paced working environment without sacrificing safety
• Accurately inspected incoming and outgoing orders for any defects
• Verified and stocked various materials, keeping a written and electronic log of materials and locations
• Certified as Forklift Operator
• Performed general maintenance when machine went down cutting down on time lost due to having to shut production down waiting for maintenance to arrive Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
J Harman Saunders construction - South Boston, VA
2013 to 2014
•Digging for pipe install. Use of track hoe to dig a straight, safe, accurate ditch to follow the plans/ drawing. Also setting man hole/structures to make turns in flow line and sometimes to reduce the size of the pipe. It’s very important to use conceal or tar tape between risers and grouting inside rings to prevent leaking either way.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
AJ Transport - South Boston, VA
March 2012 to February 2013
Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver
Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc.
2010 to 2012
Education
High school or equivalent
Halifax County High School - South Boston, VA
June 1999
Skills
• Heavy Equipment Operator (10+ years)
• Class ‘A’ CDL (10+ years)
• Teamwork (10+ years)
• Management (2 years)
• Shipping And Receiving (2 years)
• Packaging (1 year)
• Blueprint Reading (8 years)
• Forklift Operator (3 years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Pipe Laying (5 years)
• Oracle (1 year)
• Crew Foreman (2 years)
• Hand Tools (10+ years)
• Power Tools (10+ years)
• Satellite Instillation (2 years)
• Paving (5 years)
• Backhoe
• CDL (10+ years)
• Dozer (7 years)
• Caterpillar (8 years)
• Heavy Equipment (10+ years)
• Excavator (10+ years)
• Backhoe Operation
• Heavy Equipment & Machinery Skills
• Heavy Equipment Operation
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA Certified Excavator Operator
January 2020 to January 2023
OSHA Certified Excavator Operator
• Proof of Credentials available upon request *
Additional Information
Extremely determined
great with people
great operator
take true pride in my work
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