Equipment Operator Construction

RICHARD LEONARD

**-*/* ***** **** blvd, Akron, OH Ohio 44302 H: 330-***-**** C: 330-***-**** **********@***.*** Seasoned heavy equipment operator with 15+ years experience operating heavy duty machinery on a diverse range of construction sites and projects. Skilled at maneuvering the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges and buildings. Resilient and successful at handling the rigorous physical demands of operating heavy duty machinery for extended periods of time in tight and environmentaly sensitive areas in all weather conditions. Professional Construction Laborer with excellent interpersonal skills. Works in a timely and efficient manner to see tough jobs through to completion,adept at interpreting blueprints and following verbal instructions from management staff collaborating smoothly with a diverse range of management styles. specializing in operating various trucks-trailer combinations. Reliable and comitted to completing deliveries quickly, efficiently and safely. Over 5 years in a construction distribution environment witha clean driving record and vast knowledge of DOT regulations.

OSHA Certified

Competent with power tools

Electrical Safety Certified

General building maintenance

Certified Heavy Equipment Operator

Strong mechanical aptitude

Works well independently

Knowledgeable in construction safety

Effective leader

Exceptional interpersonal communication

Project management

Organized

Complex problem solving

Material handler /Equipment operator, 11/2015 to 11/2016 VMI Group – Macedonia, Ohio

Operated heavy equipmentd dug footers, trenches,finished grades according to prints. Backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction . Used hand tools, including hoists, saws and drills. Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction. Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris. Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction. Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.Requisitioned new supplies and equipment. Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Implemented systems to help improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration. Loaded truck and properly secured equipment for transportation and materials to prevent damage during transportation.

Equipment operator / Laborer, 04/2013 to 11/2015

Fechko Excavating – Medina, Ohio

Operated heavy equipment, including Excavators, frontend loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, smooth drum roller,compactors and tractors.

Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted and graded earth to prepare for new construction. Laid pipe, repaired eroded slopes and located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging. Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines. Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches. Installed vegetation and erosion control devices and accurately graded and tracked slopes. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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WORK HISTORY

Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris,.felling trees and loading trucks. Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction. Equipment operator /Laborer, 03/2011 to 02/2013

Kenmore Construction – Akron, Ohio

Operated heavy equipment, including Excavators, frontend loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes, and tractors.

Laid pipe, repaired eroded slopes and demolished buildings. Operated a loader to feed screening plant,crusher and load trucks.. Kept efficient time and material records.

Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations. Paved roadways using roller equipment.

Repaired road shoulders using Excavators placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches. Accurately graded and tracked slopes.

Installed vegetation and erosion control devices.

Applied asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways. Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation. Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.

Raw materials manager, 01/2002 to 06/2010

Republic Steel – Lorain, Ohio

Conducted weekly production and operations meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.

Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel. Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities. Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and pipefitting. Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed. Designed and constructed adaptations of component parts and standard parts. Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule. Supervised and motivated staff and management.

Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment. Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment. High School Diploma: 1986

Highland High school - Medina, ohio

Member of CAMBA ( Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association ) 15 Year High school wrestling coach.

Medina city parks volunteer trail building and maintenance. EDUCATION

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