Underground Utility & Heavy Equipment Lead Operator

David Brunson

DFW Metroplex 214-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Underground Utility and Heavy Equipment Operator with nearly two decades of experience in excavation, utility installation, site preparation, and crew leadership. Proven record of operating heavy equipment safely, leading field crews, maintaining OSHA compliance, and delivering infrastructure projects on schedule.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Heavy Equipment Operation (Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders)

Underground Utilities (Water, Sewer & Storm Drain)

Crew Leadership & Field Supervision

Site Preparation, Grading & Trenching

Blueprint & Utility Plan Interpretation

OSHA Safety Compliance

Equipment Inspection & Preventive Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mission Site McKinney, TX

Crew Leader / Lead Operator Feb 2026 – Present

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

Onyx Paving & Utility Mesquite, TX

Foreman / Lead Operator Mar 2022 – Nov 2025

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

Jaya Construction & Utility Plano, TX

Operator I Jun 2017 – Feb 2022

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

Cima Utilities Dallas, TX

Operator Jul 2015 – Apr 2017

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

MasTec Underground Dallas, TX

Lead Operator Sep 2010 – May 2015

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

Rodman Construction Frisco, TX

Operator Mar 2007 – Aug 2010

Operated heavy equipment to complete excavation, trenching, grading, and underground utility installation.

Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

Worked from construction plans while coordinating with supervisors, inspectors, and field crews.

Maintained OSHA safety standards and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.

REFERENCES

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