Hesston Mittelstadt
Lincoln
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents. Experienced Heavy Equipment operator, operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoe, skid loader, scrapers, steam rollers, front end loaders, sheepsfoot, water truck.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gana Trucking and Excavating
Craig Gana
Martell
12.2024 - Current
- Operating heavy equipment such as skid loader, excavator, bull dozer, wheel loader, track loader, scraper.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clark Construction
Ashlasnd
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated various heavy equipment for construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Replaced transmissions, driveshafts, steering columns, exhaust manifolds, tracks, and axles on heavy machinery.
- Welded hooks onto heavy machinery to maximize safety when hauling machines around with a semi.
Infantryman
Nebraska Army National Guard
Lincoln
06.2020 - Current
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Mobilized vehicles, troops and weaponry to conduct reconnaissance missions.
- Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Operated various types of military vehicles including MAT-Vs, Humvees and armored personnel carriers.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.
- Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
Powder Coat
Tmco
Lincoln
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated forklift safely in order to move large parts into position for painting.
- Applied Powder Coat finishing to parts after manufactured, fabricated, and welded together.
- Ability to hang up and take down parts on and off the conveyer belt in the required way to not damage parts.
- Developed standard operating procedures for various processes within the powder coating department.
- Supervised and trained all new employees on proper safety protocols, equipment usage, and quality control measures.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining positive relationships.
- Organized monthly meetings with members of the powder coating team to discuss performance goals, upcoming tasks and projects.
- Prepared parts that required coating and diligently followed practices for applying powder coating.
- Cleaned electrostatic spray guns and spray booths to increase equipment longevity.
MIG Welder
Tmco
Lincoln
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Filled gaps between parts using various types of filler materials such as fluxes, rods, wires and alloys.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections using torches or plasma cutters then re-welding them into place.
- Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Trained junior staff members in safe operation of machinery.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, NE05-2021
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Parts Lubrication
- Materials Movement
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Collaboration
- Valid Driver's License
- Debris Removal
- First Aid Training
- Daily vehicle assessments
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
Affiliations
I enjoy Hunting, fishing, ATV riding, golfing, working with livestock, farming, hiking and many more outdoor activities.
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- High School Diploma
- Military Vehicle Driver's License
- U.S. Army Infantryman
- U.S. Army Airborne School
- Licensed Bus Driver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gana Trucking and Excavating
Craig Gana
12.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clark Construction
11.2022 - 12.2024
Powder Coat
Tmco
02.2022 - 10.2022
MIG Welder
Tmco
10.2021 - 02.2022
Infantryman
Nebraska Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School