Heavy Equipment Operator
Resume:
Gilbert Serrano
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator
Riverside, CA 92506
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
have extensive experience in Dirt efficiency and aptitude for operating a variety of heavy equipment. I have consistently achieved excellent results, increasing productivity and efficiency while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Scraper Operator / Safety Officer
Martin Construction Inc.-Dickinson, ND
April 2024 to Present
• Daily maintenance & lubrication
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Operates various sizes of heavy equipment on road site, highway construction & Earthmoving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Inspecting and correcting safety violations daily on construction sites
• Training and documenting with various staff in company
• Creating a culture of safety
• Creating safety reports and sharing with various staff
• Implementing programs to achieve zero injuries in the workplace
• Crawling underneath structures and houses
• Starting your day at the job sites and finishing your administrative duties in the office Daily
• will create and manage my own schedule to accomplish all job site inspections
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Spreading earth, moving large amounts of dirt to other locations, smoothing roads and surfaces, stripping new areas for mining.
Utility Operator/ Saftey Officer
Novi Environmental Inc-Lake Elsinore, CA
April 2022 to April 2024
• Daily maintenance & lubrication
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Operates various sizes of heavy equipment on road site, highway construction & Earthmoving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Inspecting and correcting safety violations daily on construction sites
• Training and documenting with various staff in company
• Creating a culture of safety
• Creating safety reports and sharing with various staff
• Implementing programs to achieve zero injuries in the workplace
• Crawling underneath structures and houses
• Starting your day at the jobsites and finishing your administrative duties in the office daily
• Will create and manage your own schedule to accomplish all job site inspections Scraper Operator/ Saftey Officer
C 5 Equipment Rentals LLC-Moreno Valley, CA
February 2022 to April 2022
• I possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in safe manner with precision and efficiency.
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety.
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Spreading earth, moving large amounts of dirt to other locations, smoothing roads and surfaces, stripping new areas for mining.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports. Reports unsafe mechanical conditions to shop foreman and supervisor.
• Has full knowledge of and can operate a CAT 657G Model Scraper, D9 T Bulldozer as well as two or more of the following: crane,966H front-end loader, skid steer, and Tenex 30 Ton haul truck. 824 Rubber Tire Dozer.
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Inspecting and correcting safety violations daily on construction sites
• Training and documenting with various staff in company
• Creating a culture of safety
• Creating safety reports and sharing with various staff
• Implementing programs to achieve zero injuries in the workplace
• Crawling underneath structures and houses
• Starting your day at the jobsites and finishing your administrative duties in the office daily
• Will create and manage your own schedule to accomplish all job site inspections Field Service Supervisor/Push-Pull/Push-Cat Scraper Operator 623 Paddle wheel Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers-Redlands, CA September 2019 to February 2022
• Manage crew to complete daily work
• Ensure recording of labor & equipment time on each job and compare to estimates
• Review all contracts and supporting documents prior to approval
• Ensure the project is progressing on time and on budget
• Anticipate the need for personnel, supplies and equipment needs, communicating any changes to field manager in advance
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe condition, and act as the onsite safety representative
• Act as a quality control manager on all assigned projects
• Daily maintenance lubrication, keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water and fuel
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to machine
• Operates various types of equipment used in road highway construction and paving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads
• Enforce and adhere to the codes of the company's Mission Statement
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Checker
• Report and correct unsafe working conditions
• Assist with interviewing and testing new employees as required.
• Make recommendations for process improvements
• Assist in pipe laying operation.
• Assist with, or execute, minor equipment repairs, including hoses, filters, fluid changes, cutting edges
• Operate rollers, loaders, water trucks, dozers, and other types of operated equipment
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
Scraper Operator/Saftey Officer
DRT Grading Inc.-Chino, CA
May 2017 to September 2019
• Manage crew to complete daily work
• Ensure recording of labor & equipment time on each job and compare to estimates
• Review all contracts and supporting documents prior to approval
• Ensure the project is progressing on time and on budget
• Anticipate the need for personnel, supplies and equipment needs, communicating any changes to field manager in advance
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe condition, and act as the onsite safety representative
• Act as a quality control manager on all assigned projects
• Daily maintenance & lubrication
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Operates various sizes of heavy equipment on road site, highway construction & Earthmoving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Inspecting and correcting safety violations daily on construction sites
• Training and documenting with various staff in company
• Creating a culture of safety
• Creating safety reports and sharing with various staff
• Implementing programs to achieve zero injuries in the workplace
• Crawling underneath structures and houses
• Starting your day at the jobsites and finishing your administrative duties in the office daily
• Will create and manage your own schedule to accomplish all job site inspections Field Service Supervisor/Push-Pull/Push-Cat/ Front-end Loader Elite Earthworks and Engineering-Corona, CA
April 2015 to June 2017
• Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with the Elite Earthworks code of conduct.
• Create a positive work environment and attitude building supportive morale
• Document "lessons learned" and share with other employees, as appropriate.
• Enforce and adhere to ethical business practices.
• Enforce and adhere to the codes of the company's Mission Statement.
• Identify any issues to superior (document if possible).
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Checker.
• Report and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist with interviewing and testing new employees as required.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist in pipe laying operation.
• Assist with, or execute, minor equipment repairs, including hoses, filters, fluid changes, cutting edges, etc.
• Inspect all equipment for breakdowns daily.
• Maintain all tools, repairing or replacing tools as required.
• Operate rollers, loaders, water trucks, dozers, and other types of operated equipment.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, including fluid checks, oil and lube, greasing, etc. and mechanical repairs, daily and/or as necessary.
• Read and understand stakes.
• Work with lasers while operating equipment.
• Report all equipment problems to supervisor.
• Use all equipment properly and ensure safe work habits.
• Take advantage of opportunities to promote EEE in order to generate interest in the company
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Locate underground utilities and obstructions, such as pipes and wires, prior to commencement of work.
• Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to confirm that no conflicts exist with both above and below ground utilities.
• Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Work closely with ground crew by use of hand-signals or radio communications to align and position equipment appropriately.
• Manage crew to complete daily work
• Ensure recording of labor & equipment time on each job and compare to estimates
• Review all contracts and supporting documents prior to approval
• Ensure the project is progressing on time and on budget
• Anticipate the need for personnel, supplies and equipment needs, communicating any changes to field manager in advance
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe condition, and act as the onsite safety representative
• Act as a quality control manager on all assigned projects Field Service Supervisor/Push-Pull/ Push-Cat Scraper Operator/ Front-end Loader joy stick controls Operator
Varner Construction Inc-Riverside, CA
January 2010 to April 2015
• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project
• Must follow safe operation of paver
• Must be able to set feed sensors
• Must be able to determine the placement of materials correctly
• Daily maintenance (lubrication), keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water and fuel
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to machine before operation
• Understand, meet and plan grade cross slope
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade.
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Properly follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Reports any problems to your immediate supervisor
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel
• Follows direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer
• Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials
• Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
• Other duties as assigned
• Manage crew to complete daily work
• Review all contracts and supporting documents prior to approval
• Anticipate the need for personnel, supplies and equipment needs, communicating any changes to field manager in advance
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe condition, and act as the onsite safety representative
• Act as a quality control manager on all assigned projects Education
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Mira Loma High School - Jurupa Valley, CA
August 2010 to August 2010
Skills
• Cattepiller 988,992,982, (10+ years)
• Inventory Control (5 years)
• Shipping And Receiving Supervisor (10+ years)
• Leadership Development (7 years)
• Windows Xp (6 years)
• Catepiller equipment Operator/ Laborer Skilled Construction Worker (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Powerpoint (5 years)
• Inventory Control Clerk (7 years)
• Time Management (4 years)
• Microsoft Office (5 years)
• Microsoft Excel (3 years)
• Certified Forklift Trainer (5 years)
• Warehouse Management Systems (3 years)
• Computer Literacy (5 years)
• Microsoft Word (4 years)
• Microsoft Powerpoint (3 years)
• Maintenance Worker (8 years)
• Construction Experience (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• Office Experience (5 years)
• Traffic Control (10+ years)
• Ashpalt roller Operator (10+ years)
• Caterpillar front-end loader operator (10+ years)
• Stand Up Reach/ Stand Up/ Sit Down/ Clamp Forklift Operator (10+ years)
• Cherry Picker (10+ years)
• Excel Spreadsheet (5 years)
• Shipping Clerk (10+ years)
• Warehousing Operations (10+ years)
• RF Handheld Scanner (6 years)
• Warehouse Supervisor Experience (10+ years)
• SAP Materials Management (2 years)
• Field Service Assistant (5 years)
• Freight Experience (10+ years)
• Loader Operation (10+ years)
• Delivery Driver Experience (10+ years)
• Mechanic Experience (6 years)
• Warehouse Management
• Heavy Equipment Operation (10+ years)
• Yard jockey (5 years)
• Mechanical Knowledge (8 years)
• Dilivery Driver (7 years)
• RF Scanner (10+ years)
• Equipment Repair (7 years)
• Landscape Maintenance
• Backhoe Operation (8 years)
• Facilities Maintenance
• Automotive Repair (5 years)
• Process Improvement (5 years)
• Warehouse Distribution Experience (10+ years)
• Employee Relations (10+ years)
• Employee Orientation (5 years)
• Order Fulfillment (10+ years)
• Ecommerce (7 years)
• Warehouse Management (10+ years)
• ADP (10+ years)
• Management Experience (10+ years)
• Safety Management (10+ years)
• Tractor-Trailer
• Logistics (10+ years)
• Reach Truck (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance
• Pallet Jack
• Order Picking (10+ years)
• Management (5 years)
• Leadership (8 years)
• 3PL (10+ years)
• Customer Relations (10+ years)
• CRM Software (10+ years)
• Logistics Management (7 years)
• Supervising Experience (9 years)
• Management Experience (5 years)
• Warehouse management system
• Shipping & receiving (10+ years)
• Oracle (8 years)
• Human resources
• Human Resources (5 years)
• Budgeting (5 years)
• Environmental Services (6 years)
• Industrial Equipment Experience (8 years)
• LPS (5 years)
• LPC (5 years)
• 3PL (10+ years)
• Computer Networking
• Warehouse experience (10+ years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Roller Operator (5 years)
• Skid Steer (6 years)
• Paver Operator (10+ years)
• Rubber Tire Roller Operator (7 years)
• Compaction Roller Operator (8 years)
• Concrete finishing
• Load & Unload (10+ years)
• Purchasing
• Sensors
• Supply Chain (10+ years)
• Supply Chain (10+ years)
• Front loader truck (10+ years)
• Maintenance (8 years)
• Water truck (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Excavator (6 years)
• Utility locating
• Hand tools (10+ years)
• Dozer (5 years)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Warehouse distribution (10+ years)
• Spanish
• Caterpillar (10+ years)
• GPS (5 years)
• Quality control
• Industrial equipment
• Tractor-trailer
• Supervising experience
• Yard jockey
• Forklift
• Leadership
• Construction
• Mobile devices
• Freight
• Operating systems
• Driving
• Recruiting
• Team management
• Construction inspection
• Loader operation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Load & unload
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
April 2016 to January 2026
California Class C Driver's License
Certified Forklift Operator
January 2010 to Present
High School Diploma
August 2010 to Present
Tanker Endorsement
January 2024 to February 2026
CDL A
January 2024 to January 2026
Air Brake Endorsement
January 2024 to January 2026
Hazmat Endorsement
January 2024 to January 2026
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
Non-CDL Class C
January 2026
Assessments
Workplace safety — Proficient
October 2021
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
April 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
September 2022
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
Manufacturing skills — Proficient
March 2024
Monitoring systems, reading schematics, and using tools that are commonly found in a manufacturing setting
Full results: Proficient
Workplace safety — Proficient
September 2020
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
March 2023
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
March 2023
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
May 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Proficient
May 2023
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
February 2020
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Restaurant manager — Proficient
May 2022
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
April 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and accountable at work Full results: Proficient
Basic computer skills — Proficient
August 2022
Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Proficient
Construction safety — Proficient
December 2022
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
July 2024
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting Full results: Proficient
General manager (hospitality) — Proficient
January 2021
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
April 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
July 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Basic mechanical knowledge — Proficient
May 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
February 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Learning agility — Proficient
April 2022
Learning and applying new information
Full results: Proficient
Business math — Proficient
April 2022
Using basic math to solve problems in a business context Full results: Proficient
Inside sales — Proficient
June 2022
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
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