TN Todd Newton
Spartanburg, SC ***** 530-***-**** *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.Love being a heavy equipment operator and am very trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned heavy equipment operator gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. Also experienced and skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers 12-14 years of related experience. SKILLS Decision Making
Load Management
Team Communication
Equipment Repair
Excavation and Backfilling
Land Clearing
Utilities Location
Accident Prevention
Roadway Construction
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Asphalt Paving
Safety Monitoring
Attention to Detail
Object Avoidance
CDL License
Materials Transport
Worksite Maintenance
Grease and Lubricant Application
Storage Yard Maintenance
Mobile Device Management
OSHA Compliance
Weight Balancing
Equipment Cleaning
Hand and Foot Coordination
Distance Measurement
Quality Control
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Heavy Lifting
PPE Usage
Professional Operator
Certification
Site Observation
Team Training
Materials Usage Reporting
Fuel Supply Management
Task Delegation
Dependable and Punctual
Testing and Troubleshooting
Sediment Control Devices
Workflow Management
Maintenance Documentation
Stump and Rock Removal
Attachment Installation
Adaptable and Flexible
Diagram Reading
Schedule Coordination
Subcontractor Relations
Client Relations
WORK HISTORY HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 09/2016 to 11/2021 Swan Engineering Inc. Rocklin, CA
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery. Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems. Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment. Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications. Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 05/2011 to 08/2016
Nordic Marysville, CA
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 04/2009 to 04/2011
JAEGERS Yuba City, CA
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 06/2002 to 03/2009
Marquis Brothers Yuba City, CA
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
EDUCATION High School Diploma Standard Studies 06/2000 Albert Powell School, Yuba City, CA
Certified OSHA 40, Hazmat, Hazwoper. 08/2018
OSHA, California
Certified Confined Space, Confident Person, And A B.C. 05/2018 OSHA/A.B.C., California
Certified Anti Fall 05/2018
A.B.C./OSHA, California
CERTIFICATIONS Explained in education portion of resume.