Herb A. Colón
*** ****** ***** ** #*** Dahlonega, GA 30533
Experienced heavy equipment operator. Efficient with all machines including excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, packers, mini-x, and skid-steers. Proficient in hauling equipment from site-to-site. Able to shoot grade for lots. I also don't mind getting in the trenches and getting my hands dirty. I believe in team work and not stopping until the job is done and done right!
Grading & erosion equipment operator
2014-Present Castlerock Development Services, Cumming GA
- Erosion prevention in accordance with land developers and any state/county regulations.
- New construction lot grading for mostly residential construction using various dozers.
- Responsible for back-filling and packing any areas for support of buildings and ensure no possibility of sinkholes or excessive settling.
- Pond construction or refreshing and retention.
- Create dams and overflow paths for draining water. Also cosmetic work for those dams.
- Storm drain & sewer line installation.
- In charge of ensuring Bond release is obtained to guarantee quality. Yard equipment operator & water treatment facilities management 2012-2014 Gold Creek, Dawsonville GA
- Skid steer on-site to keep gravel graded daily if needed and in good condition for tractor trailer traffic.
- Used D-5 CAT weekly to refresh yard with new gravel.
- Continuously moved trailers in and out of bay according to shipping schedule.
- Used fork-lift to load/unload shipping containers when needed.
- Maintenance and basic repairs for yard equipment. Created work order for repair if necessary.
- Followed OSHA and all related state/local laws and regulations with specified amounts of chemicals for treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and to ensure no environmental damage due to water being reintroduced into the county water system.
Yard operations manager
2002-2012 Stone Center, Tucker GA
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of shipping yard, including manager of all yard Employees (avg 5-10 people).
- Daily mini-x and skid steer operations to move inventory and maintain facility.
- Customer service including taking orders and invoicing.
- Stone fabricating.
- Routine maintenance of all yard machines and equipment. Small repair if necessary. Relocated to GA from New York in 2002, if you need any further history please let me know!