Max Edwin Ramos
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks, and skip loaders. Dependable team leader with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety protocols. Collaborates effectively with team members to ensure timely and incident-free completion of work. Recognized for surpassing productivity benchmarks and adeptly adjusting to work environment changes. Safety-conscious professional poised to contribute positively to any dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use. Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues. Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements. Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift. Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Universidad Del Norte
Monterrey, NL09.2018
Skills
- Construction Equipment Operation Hydraulic Lifts
- Safety Compliance
- Materials Movement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
- Valid Driver's License
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Procedures
- Pre-operational equipment inspections Heavy Equipment Operation
- Lever controls
- Backhoe Operation
- Loader Operation
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Team Leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Safety regulation compliance
- Communicating Job Status
- Clean Driving Record
- Following Directions
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Construction background
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army Fort Bragg
07.2020 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Universidad Del Norte