Equipment Operator Heavy

Ricky A. Toland

Cloquet, MN *****

218-***-**** ************@*****.***

Experienced, successful estimating and project management professional with heavy equipment operator skills.

Certifications/licenses:

•Class A CDL (combination and air brakes)

•HAZWOPER 40 hour Certification

•OSHA 10 hour Certification

•MSHA Certification

•Bluebeam, Vista View and Microsoft Project software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KTM Paving, Inc. 9/2021 – 6/2022

Project Manager/Estimator

Estimate commercial, asphalt and demolition projects

Monitor job costs, order bid bonds, negotiate material costs

Review contracts, specs and blueprints

Complete all paperwork necessary including bid bonds, change orders and invoicing

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49

Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman 2/2020 – present

Operate excavators, dozers, bobcats and various other heavy equipment

Complete large site prep at natural gas facility, prep for footings

Read and follow blueprints to ensure project completed properly

Direct laborers on proper duties, ensure safety protocols followed, on site foreman

A Plus Contracting, Saginaw, MN

Project Manager/Estimator 7/2014-2/2020

Estimate commercial projects, create scheduling and budgets

Interpret and follow project blueprints, drawings and specifications

Order bid bonds and permits, complete change orders, lien waivers and process invoices

Calculate asphalt for large commercial applications

Ensure safety compliance, follow codes and statutes, inspect work in progress and review with management

Negotiate material pricing, verify quantities, monitor job costs, operate heavy equipment as needed

Estimate demolition of commercial and residential buildings with utility cut-offs and permits obtained

Hire and monitor subcontractors and develop long term relationships with vendors and suppliers

Lead multiple, large projects simultaneously maintaining detailed, accurate project records

Punctual project close out, foster relationships with vendors, clients and co-workers

Added large, complex sewer and water projects to the company profile enabling the company to increase profits and diversify

Watters & Sons Excavating, Inc., Duluth, MN Project Manager/Estimator 6/2010-6/2014

Estimate projects up to $1,500,000, read blueprints, obtain permits, complete cost estimates

Install new gas and water distribution systems for the City of Duluth, lift stations, hydrant replacement

Managed demolition of gas stations, strip malls, restaurants and commercial buildings and site prep

Review and prepare contracts and cost estimates, attend pre-bid meetings

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