Oscar Mendez

Barstow, CA *****

760-***-**** ad20b1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Hardworking and reliable NCCCO-certified candidate with years of operating experience seeking to obtain a position as a Heavy Equipment Operator where my skills, experience, and knowledge can be effectively and fully utilized in the construction industry. Experienced crane operations, safety, and maintenance. Capable of adjusting rapidly to new and challenging situations as well as working independently and as part of a team to meet time-sensitive deadlines. SKILLS

• Operational techniques, including preventative maintenance and safety procedures of heavy equipment.

• Familiarized with the construction environment

• Knowledge of soils and relative compaction requirements.

• Grade, Reading, Setting.

• Hand, Engineers, and Laser Levels.

• Excavation / Construction Math

• Confident in new and unfamiliar experiences

• Principles of crane, communication, and operation to trade.

• Knowledge of crane weights, measurements, calculations, and transport requirements for crane safety.

• National Certification in Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Bulldozer, Skid Steer, Excavator, and Mini-Ex.

• National Certification in Hydraulic Swing Cab Cranes, Fixed Cab Cranes, and Mobile Crane.

• Proficient in Skid Steer, Water Truck, and other equipment. EDUCATION

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America, San Bernardino, CA September 2023 Level 1

• Backhoe, Basic operational techniques, Equipment operation and maintenance, Heavy equipment safety, Identification of heavy equipment, Introduction to blueprints, Introduction to construction math, Introduction to earthmoving, Orientation to the trade, Site layout / Grades, Skid Steer, Wheel Loader

Level 2

• Civil blueprint reading, Dozer, Earthmoving, Excavation Math, Excavator, Finish and Grading, Project site layout, Soils Mobile Crane

• Advanced operational techniques, Basic principles of crane, Communication and Rigging, Computer/operator aids, Crane operation, Crane Safety, Emergency procedures, Hoisting personnel, Lift planning, Load charts, Load Dynamics, On-site equipment movement, Preventative maintenance, Wire Rope

Tower Crane

• Fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to tower crane operation, instruction on safety, construction communication, weight measurements & calculations, load charts, maintenance, and NCCCO exam skills Barstow Community College, Barstow, CA January 2021 Mechanical Engineering

• Completed two years of college toward a Mechanical Engineering degree High Tech Institute, Phoenix, AZ September 1990

AutoCAD

• Completed one year of college toward AutoCAD certification CERTIFICATIONS

NCCCO September 2023 - September 2023

• Telescopic Boom-Fixed Cab (TSS), Telescopic Boom-Swing Cab (TLL), Service Truck Cab (STC)

• Self-Erecting Tower Crane

ADEPT Level I Certification

• Heavy equipment certification comprised of written and practical examinations focusing on heavy equipment safety, General knowledge of heavy equipment, and Site layout (grades). Equipment focus: Backhoe and Wheel Loader ADEPT Level II Certification

• Heavy equipment certification comprised of written and practical examinations included in Level I plus practical math applications, Advanced site layout (grades), Soils, Blueprint reading, and Basic earthmoving. Equipment focus: Dozer and Excavator WORK EXPERIENCE

USMC Logistics Base Repair Division, Yermo, CA January 2005 - October 2008 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, tear down, stripping, painting, and installation of parts and equipment on P7 Tanks, LAAVs, A1 Tanks and HMMVs

• Installed and removed engines, strut arms, hatches, and fire suppression systems

• Operated pneumatic and power tools to complete jobs including dip tanks, sandblasters, large ovens, lifts, hand cranes, and overhead cranes

• Ensured to stay up to date and followed all safety rules and regulations resulting in zero incidents during my tenure Johnson Controls, Fort Irwin, CA October 1999 - December 2004 Planner/Estimator

• Scheduled and coordinated maintenance required for shops with high and low voltage, A/C units, SIDS, and specialty shops

• Managed and provided input for all routine maintenance scheduled for cantonment facilities and housing complexes in Fort Irwin

• Conducted strategy meetings with supervisors and team to plan short/long-term projects and ensure we had the proper permits

• Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction United States Air Force, March Air Reserve Base September 1995 - November 2004 Maintenance Production Scheduling Journeyman

• Worked on different aircraft such as the F16 Fighting Falcon, F117 Stealth Fighter, and KC-135 Stratotanker

• Inspected and scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on aircraft according to Air Force regulations

• Conducted routine inventory inspections and ordered parts, exit equipment, munitions, and time change items as needed

• Partnered with the depot team to schedule all short and long-term maintenance REFERENCES

Available upon request

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