David Livingston
Sterling
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Reliable equipment operator with several years of experience operating front end loaders, bulldozers and excavators. Efficiently loads and moves dirt, rocks, concrete, equipment and materials while taking action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions. Continuously monitors condition of equipment to remain operationally ready at all times and minimize downtime.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Martelli construction
Rutland
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on construction sites.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for various construction projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Communicated with project managers to coordinate machinery usage and availability.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
Rolloff driver
Trentos disposal
Leominster
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated roll-off trucks for efficient waste disposal and collection.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinated with clients for timely pickup and drop-off of containers.
- Managed loading and unloading of dumpsters at various job sites.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Managed daily vehicle maintenance logs, fuel logs, and other related documents.
- Responsible for securing loads according to state law requirements prior to transport.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck to ensure it was in proper working order prior to departure.
Operator
Treeline construction
Sterling
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Operated heavy machinery for construction tasks and site preparation.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance and maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete project milestones efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials at various job sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed blueprints and specifications to execute construction work accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment on-site.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
Foreman
Atlantic construction
Millbury
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised daily construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow among crew members for efficient project completion.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for proper maintenance.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Communicated project updates to management and addressed any concerns.
- Oversaw material inventory, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
Education
Hiset Equivalency
Worcester, MASkills
- Equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Preventative maintenance
- Heavy machinery handling
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Load securement
- General labor
- Following project plans
- Proficient with [equipment]
- Concrete pouring
- Road construction
- Worksite safety
- Environmental compliance
- Site preparation
- Construction management
- Daily reporting
- Grading expertise
- Soil compaction
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Air compressor use
- Grading experience
- Bulldozer operation
- Materials transportation
- Materials movement
- Land clearing
- Skid steer operation
- Demolition procedures
- Site bulldozing
- Following instructions
- Excavation techniques
- Backhoe operation
- Residential construction
- Sediment control devices
- Operate and repair equipment
- Grease and lubricant application
- Subcontractor relations
- Adaptability
- Roadway construction
- Ground Leveling
- Materials transport
- Maintenance documentation
- Decision-making
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety monitoring
- Debris management
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Osha 10
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Martelli construction
04.2024 - 10.2025
Rolloff driver
Trentos disposal
01.2023 - 04.2024
Operator
Treeline construction
10.2020 - 09.2022
Foreman
Atlantic construction
02.2016 - 08.2018
Hiset Equivalency