Michael Cole
Lexington
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Checker/Data Entry Specialist
Sunesis Enviromental
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained up-to-date documentation regarding grade checking activities performed on each job site for future reference and possible audits.
- Enhanced communication between team members by effectively conveying information regarding grade issues or adjustments needed onsite.
- Streamlined data entry processes by accurately inputting information into spreadsheets or databases for easy retrieval later.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Excel.
- Leveraged advanced Excel functions to manipulate and process large data sets, yielding actionable insights for the company.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Desert Canvas
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated heavy equipment including loaders, Gannon tractors, and skid steers to support residential construction projects
- Collaborated with the main contractor Bedbrock to perform grading, drainage, trenching, and other dirtwork tasks
- Ensured precise execution of grading and excavation work to meet project specifications and timelines
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity on job sites
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel
- Assisted in other aspects of construction as needed to support project completion.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Atlas Crane Service, LLC.
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated forklift to hang and set pipe for pipefitters, facilitating efficient welding processes
- Managed the movement of materials in the laydown area, ensuring proper organization and accessibility
- Utilized forklift to transport and position materials and equipment as required for construction projects
- Worked as part of the bullgang team, involved in erecting and disassembling large cranes such as the Liebherr 11000 and Liebherr 1450
- Participated in setting tracks on the carbody, setting boom sections, and securing counterweights etc
- Assisted in the loading and securing of cranes onto trucks for transportation to and from job sites
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nelts, Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Operated excavators and skid steers to support landscaping projects in the Orlando area
- Executed various tasks including grading, trenching, and excavation according to project requirements
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance
- Collaborated with landscaping crews to coordinate tasks and optimize project efficiency
- Adhered to company safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment
- Assisted in other aspects of landscaping operations as needed, including material handling and site cleanup.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rango
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed diligent equipment inspections and maintenance to prolong the life of each piece of machinery
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs
- Worked in an MSHA-regulated sand quarry, running a 60-ton haul truck transporting overburden for a stripping crew of two excavators and thirteen haul trucks
- Maneuvered the truck to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for the best distribution.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mid-America
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Completed diligent equipment inspections and maintenance actions to prolong the life of each piece of machinery
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards
- Transported a cable cart to the trenching site, assisted with unreeling cable, and loading trencher to lay cables for each windmill tower
- Used a combination hoe and hand shovel to locate subsurface bore pipes
- Excavated pits with 2:1 slopes to allow electricians to operate safely while routing cables through subsurface bore pipes
- Blew pig through poly tubing to clear it of debris in preparation for fiber optics to be pushed through into the tower base.
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
Chellino Crane
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Checked machines for malfunctions and maintenance needs
- Reported defects on equipment or rigging to the proper supervisor
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard
- Communicated with equipment operators using radio and hand signals to ensure smooth and efficient transportation
- Dropped and hooked trailers, making sure loads were safely secure
- Loaded components onto trailers at the laydown yard and transported them to the furnace unloading area, where they were unloaded using forklifts and cranes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
G.E. Marshall, Inc
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Moved equipment between job locations using a truck and trailer
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs
- Operated skid steer and excavator equipment to complete safe and efficient work
- Worked hand in hand with plumbing and electrical crews to install electrical and plumbing in a new hotel development.
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
Imperial Crane
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Checked machines for malfunctions and maintenance needs
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard
- Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations
- Communicated with equipment operators using radio and hand signals to ensure smooth and efficient transportation
- Minimized overload incidents by double-checking the load capacity of mobile crane and forklift equipment and adjusting loads appropriately
- Used a telehandler forklift to move components and other items into and out of storage at the plant
- Worked with multiple tradespeople to move and install different components in the plant building process using a telehandler.
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
URS Corporation
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Checked machines for malfunctions and maintenance needs
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard
- Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations
- Communicated with equipment operators using radio and hand signals to ensure smooth and efficient transportation
- Minimized overload incidents by double-checking the load capacity of mobile crane and forklift equipment and adjusting loads appropriately
- Used a telehandler forklift to move components and other items into and out of storage at the plant
- Worked with multiple tradespeople to move and install different components in the plant building process using a telehandler.
Education
Trade school in heavy equipment -
Local 150 ASIP
Wilmington, IL06.2019
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township Highschool
Ottawa, IL06.2012
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Accident Prevention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Using transit and Grade rod
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Crane
- Backhoe Operation
- Forklift
- Load & Unload
- Tractor-Trailer
- Lawn Care
- Landscape Maintenance
- Climbing
- Handyman
- Mowing
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Construction
- Rigging
- Leadership
- Flatbed
- Pav
- Dozer
- Loader operation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- MSHA Certification
- CDL
- CDL A
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 30
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Gaps in my employment history exist because all my work was obtained through a hiring hall. Essentially, I've held the same job for over eight years, but for different contractors within the same organization.
Relocation
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Kissimmee, FL
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 11/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Forklift safety, Proficient, 12/01/22, Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
- Work motivation, Proficient, 11/01/22, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Workplace safety, Proficient, 01/01/23, Using safe practices at work
- Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 05/01/23, Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
- Construction safety, Proficient, 12/01/22, Using safe practices while on a construction site
- Basic mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 07/01/21, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
Timeline
Grade Checker/Data Entry Specialist
Sunesis Enviromental
02.2024 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Desert Canvas
11.2023 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Atlas Crane Service, LLC.
05.2023 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nelts, Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rango
08.2021 - 01.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mid-America
04.2019 - 11.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
Chellino Crane
05.2018 - 10.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
G.E. Marshall, Inc
05.2017 - 11.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
Imperial Crane
06.2015 - 03.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator & Oiler
URS Corporation
03.2015 - 06.2015
Trade school in heavy equipment -
Local 150 ASIP
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township Highschool
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