equipment operator

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a full time position that will maximize my job qualifications and further my knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

Over fifteen years of relevant experience in land surveying and construction projects.

Superior understanding of grading issues and ability to understand technical plans.

Exceptional communication, coordination, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and lead others in a high pressure environment.

EXPERIENCE

Grade Checker, Front-End Loader Operator, Earth Work Technician 3/2013-8/2014

4 Quarters Excavating, Cheyenne, WY

Measure and place grade stakes for dirt work.

Continuously monitor grading of dirt work and ensure technicians are following build plans

Filled Loader Operator and Earth Work technician duties when staffing was low

Quality Assurance, Front-End Loader Operator, Concrete Tie Technician 2/2010 – 3/2013

Nortrak, Cheyenne, WY

Ability to build and prep daily work lines for concrete.

Proficient in shipping and loading product on trucks and railcars.

Worked in finishing department; ensure all standards are met on final product.

Accurately performs ingredient quality testing and final product testing.

Performs batch plant operations; ensuring materials meet specifications.

Trains new employees on job duties, safety, and product specifications.

Reviews and approves shipping load is accurate and ready for transport.

Earthwork (5 Years)

Performed role of earthwork foreman; identified cut/fill, made daily work plans for the crew.

Placed stakes to proposed grades; directed crew, scheduled movement of heavy equipment.

Operated and coordinated on-site equipment and instruments, interpreted construction plans.

Performed finish grading, verified grades with GPS equipment, resolved field issues as needed.

Topographic survey and calculations of cut and fill areas including 3D modeling.

East Valley Contracting, Mesa, AZ 8/2007 - 11/2007

Red River Contracting, Mesa, AZ 6/2005 - 6/2007

Knochel Brothers, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 1/2005 - 6/2005

Phoenix Demolition Company, Phoenix, AZ 1/2004 - 1/2005

Haydon Building Corporation, Phoenix, AZ 8/2002 - 4/2003

Survey (11 Years)

Performed role of survey instrument man and junior party chief; worked without direction.

Performed TOPO and ALTA surveys; facilitated survey processing; supported field requests.

Expert user of survey instruments and Total Electronic Station; determined property boundaries.

Reviewed and implemented construction plans; established subdivision layouts.

Rick Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 6/2003 – 8/2003

Landform Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 6/2001 – 6/2003

JMA Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 3/2000 – 1/2001

Landmark Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 4/1996 – 3/2000

American Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 8/1995 – 4/1996

Dale Stone Land Surveying, Camp Verde, AZ 4/1993 – 7/1995

Skills

Trimball GPS Bobcat Water Trucks, Pulls, and 10-Wheelers

Nicon Top Gun 300 Series Loaders John Deere and Case Grade Tractors

Nicon DTM520 600 Series Scrapers AGTEK Earthworks 3D with MS2002

Nicon DTM550 Hydraulic Excavators HP 48 and SDR33 Equipment/Programs

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