Brandon Gear
Orange, CA
*************@*****.***
Summary
Hardworking candidate 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 with Backhoes, Front End Loaders, Excavators, Dozers, and Mobile Crane. 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. Experience
Pave West
Equipment Operator/Laborer • Artesia, CA
Operate Roller, Skip Loader, Front Loader, Water Truck. Helped ground crew with manual labor as needed.
Spread asphalt and grade
TGM Wind Services
Heavy Equipment Operator • Mojave, CA
In charge of safely transporting equipment to meet time-sensitive deadlines. Responsible for inspecting the equipment daily for damage or repairs that were needed to ensure a day of safe operation. Responsible for setting up and breaking down equipment daily. Provided access to Turbine Technicians to service or repair turbines and/or turbine blades Los Angeles County Fire Department
Head Sawyer • Los Angeles, CA
Cut Line through all types of brush.
Create fire break for Wildlands fires. Clear brush and trees for fire line construction. Dropped trees for County Parks and Recreation.
Responsible for ensuring and implementing fire safety standards. Service and care for Saws and saw kits.
AVs Finest Painting
Supervisor/Manager on Duty • Lancaster, CA
Managed a crew of 5 to prep and paint interior and exterior walls. Specialized in both commercial and residential structures. 09/2022
07/2004
Ensured crew adhered to all necessary safety standards and protocols. Responsible for production quality and job to be completely finished to standard by deadline. Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation, Construction Experience, Mechanical Knowledge, Construction Management, Supervising Experience, Equipment Repair, Customer Service, Plumbing facilities maintenance, Problem Resolution, Production Management
Education
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1&2 • San Bernardino, CA ADEPT Level 1 and 2 Certified-
Level 1 Heavy Equipment Cert comprised of written and practical examinations with a focus on Heavy Equipment Safety, General Knowledge of Heavy Equipment, Site Layout (Grades) operating with Backhoe and Wheel Loader Level 2 Heavy Equipment Cert comprised of written and practical examinations included in Level 1 plus practical math applications, Advanced Site Layout (Grades), Soils, Blueprint reading, and Basic Earthmoving with Dozer and Excavator Rosamond High School
Algebra, English, Science • Rosamond, CA
Graduated with a 3.8GPA.
Certificates
CPR Certified, Forklift Certified, OSHA 10, Confined Space Safety, ADEPT Level I Certification, ADEPT Level II Certification