Heavy equipment operator
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Loaded, transported, unloaded, and relocated numerous bulk objects in collaboration with DynCorp lorry drivers.

• Utilized understanding of shipment procedures to solve challenges.
• Calculated, manufactured, and integrated clients' orders effectively in preparation for shipment, internal transfer, or client pick-up.
• Unpacked products obtained from crates and other containers using hand tools.
• Identified and reported malfunctioning equipment, impairments, and safety concerns to the manager.
• Removed leftover crates, wood, and acrylic from the workspace and machinery regularly.
• Verified all outgoing and incoming deliveries were authentic and damage-free.
• Analyzed the projects to verify they were built correctly and on time.

Introduced a new tracking technique that validates and receives fresh inventory and vendor shipments, followed by quick inventory placement in the storage.

• Designed and constructed a largely accident-free workspace.
• Taught sophisticated inventory tracking and time management practices to employees. 
• Inspected the loading procedures to ensure compliance with all shipping requirements.
• Participated in discussions, seminars, and recommendations related to the implementation of new designs.
• Maintained the scheduling systems, designed, and organized new workspace, and formulated production schedules.
• Performed regular risk assessments and quality control analyses to ensure that tasks are being completed.
• Evaluated the potential policy, procedural, and business intelligence shortcomings.

Operated multiple types of hoisting equipment (Tower Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Rough Terrain Cranes, All Terrain Cranes, Rotating Telehandlers) as directed by supervisor safely and efficiently, adhering to company policy and manufacturers suggested operational guidelines. Conducted daily equipment inspections and documented findings, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Communicated any equipment deficiencies on time.

• Tested and inspected all equipment before usage to ensure quality, safety, and equipment readiness.
• Documented maintenance, repairs, and inspections of lifting equipment as per company processes.
• Articulated with internal and external business partners by answering phone calls, responding to emails for maintenance-related questions.
• Conducted field repairs on the lifting equipment on sites.

Make recommendations for improvements to supervisors. Operate heavy machinery including forklift, pallet mover, swing-reach truck, and picker. Follow manufacturing and organizational rules and guidelines on regulatory and safety compliance.

• Prepared over 500 deliveries per week with precise staging and team collaboration.
• Revised employee handbook to include new safety procedures that reduced safety incidents by 50%.
• Improved environmental and legal compliance by initiating a start-up checklist completed prior to each shift.

Operated a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozer, excavator, roller compactor, motor grader, picker, and loader. Ensured to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.

• Awarded Operator of the Month 7 times in a row commended by the supervisor as a great asset to the company and a true team player.
• Managed earthmoving tasks including mowing ditches, slopes, grades, and clearing brush
• Signaled truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Constantly serviced and maintained equipment as well as troubleshoot and adjust equipment as needed.
• Conducted pre-shift inspection of machinery following company guidelines, manufacturers' specifications, and operating safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinated with the maintenance crew to report any problem with the operation of the assigned equipment.
• Gathered and loaded dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks and transported them to an appropriate location.

Tactical role requiring comprehensive analytical and collaboration skills to effectively coordinate operations with other crane operations as well as the ground crew.

• Deftly controlled all components of the crane to ensure precise placements of materials.
• Employed communication and coordination skills to work effectively with other crane operators and ground crew to execute construction plans.
• Read blueprints and schematics to understand overall construction goals and verify proper placement of materials.
• Liaised with mechanical engineers to ensure optimum functionality of all components of moving equipment.