Excavator Operator Resume Samples

An Excavator Operator takes responsibility for manipulating heavy equipment such as bulldozer, forklifts, dump trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes. Typical work activities associated to this role are listed on the Excavator Operator Resume as – implementing safety measures; repairing and maintaining equipment, removing the debris; handling inventories, ensuring the safety policies relating to the operations are adhered to; maintaining machinery, keeping work area clean, filling out paperwork; conforming to safety regulations, and providing recommendations to maintain and improve environmental performance.

Successful resumes denote the following skills and abilities – attention to safety; accuracy; stamina, time management, and communication skills. Other crucial traits include good decision-making skills, mechanical skills, flexibility, and the flexibility to work in odd shifts or throughout the night. The minimum requirement includes only a high school diploma, as much of the training is earned through on-the-job training.

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Excavator Operator Resume

Objective : As an Excavator Operator, responsible for Operating a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform spreading compaction of construction demolition, commercial and residential waste disposed at post collection facilities.

Skills : Mechanical skills, Commercial Driver, Heavy Machine Operator.

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Description :

  1. Inspected equipment for safety prior to use, and performed necessary basic maintenance tasks.
  2. Operated heavy equipment such as an excavator, bulldozer, loader and/or backhoe.
  3. Performed preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
  4. Ensured that work area is safe and compliant at all times.
  5. Moved, picked up and graded material including earth and stone & other material.
  6. Inspected equipment daily for defective parts and recorded date and malfunction in a log.
  7. Moved materials over short distances as around a construction site, factory or warehouse.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
High School Diploma


Excavator Operator Resume

Summary : Excavator Operator with 2 years of experience in manipulating heavy equipment in a safe manner. Performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, repairing and maintaining equipment, and removing debris.

Skills : Machine Operator, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Ability.

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  1. Took actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
  2. Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
  3. Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  4. Coordinated machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  5. Repaired and maintained equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
  6. Checked fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
  7. Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Electronics Technology


Excavator Operator Resume

Summary : As an Excavator Operator, responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining solids control equipment for onshore drilling rigs, dewatering sites, shop areas & other oil, gas-related sites.

Skills : Physical Stamina and Strength, Handle Heavy Equipment.

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Description :

  1. Completed tear down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  2. Mixed porridge of catch basins and poured and sawed off concrete and asphalt.
  3. Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs.
  4. Maintained equipment to keep in good working order by checking fluid levels, greasing and fueling machines.
  5. Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor.
  6. Reported any damaged or unsafe equipment to foreman immediately, never assume he already knows, and do not use until repaired or replaced.
  7. Practiced safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
GED

Excavator Operator Resume

Headline : Over 10 years of experience in operating heavy equipment, mostly excavator and driving truck. Working in the oil and gas industry. Looking for an operator or truck driver job. Willing to work lots of OT and travel.

Skills : Heavy Equipment Operator, Class A Truck Driver, Excavating Foreman.

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Description :

  1. Worked with Co man and other third companies to ensure drilling does not slow due to our area of responsibility.
  2. Developed good relationships with Co man and other third party companies.
  3. Experienced operating tilt buckets, inverted buckets & hydraulic hammers.
  4. Arranged railroad gondolas into their needed order with track mobile.
  5. Accomplished small tasks with a bobcat skid steer.
  6. Placed lids on gondolas with articulating loader.
  7. Checked radiation levels with radiation meters.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Diploma In General

Excavator Operator Resume

Summary : Over Excavator Operator experience in operating many different machines successfully as a dozier, track hoe, scraper, front end loader plus many other types of equipment. Able to learn quickly and work well as a team member.

Skills : Operating Skills, Attention to Detail, Mechanical Skills.

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Description :

  1. Operated and maintained excavator with a processor attachment.
  2. Loaded and unloaded Semi truckloads with a loader.
  3. Learned the excavator and running the excavator all in one day.
  4. Learned to operate the loader and able to load and unload trucks.
  5. Attended and conducted weekly safety meetings.
  6. Performed swipe testing and prepared documents for hazardous materials.
  7. Assisted in the severing, trouble-shooting & installation of equipment as required.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
High School Diploma

Excavator Operator Resume

Objective : Accomplished and energetic Grade Formen and Operator with a solid history of achievement in Construction and Coal. Motivated leader with strong organizational & prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Excavator Operator, Loader Operator as a Grade former kept a safe work environment without any time lost to injuries.

Skills : Operation and Control, Monitoring Skills, Time Management.

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Description :

  1. Operated machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
  2. Dug at specified levels, not over or undercutting.
  3. Traversed uneven surfaces safely.
  4. Understood and apply safe trenching/excavation techniques when applicable.
  5. Understood grade stakes (ribbon and paint color and meaning).
  6. Understood and practice safe truck loading techniques.
  7. Managed work area to keep it free of debris.
                            Years of Experience
                            Experience
                            2-5 Years
                            Experience Level
                            Level
                            Junior
                            Education
                            Education
                            Electronics Technology

                            Excavator Operator Resume

                            Summary : Experienced Excavator Operator with over 5 years of safe operation of construction equipment. Bilingual individual alert to all company safety programs and procedures. Certified crane operator with a background working with large graders, material movers & lifting equipment.

                            Skills : Equipment Maintenance, Problem-Solving Abilities, Critical Thinking.

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                            Description :

                            1. Loaded open-top trailers, roll-off trucks, unload flatbed trailers.
                            2. Worked in the shipping and receiving department.
                            3. Loaded and unloaded trucks & vehicles with an excavator so, forklifts and Habs. 
                            4. Observed hand signals, grade stakes/other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
                            5. Became familiar with machine capabilities, limitations & efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
                            6. Operated machinery to perform activities as excavations, backfilling, trenching, ditching, slope work, erosion control, grubbing, stumping, clearing, looming, fine grading & final clean up.
                            7. Excavated for various underground utilities at various depths & percentages of the pitch.
                            Years of Experience
                            Experience
                            10+ Years
                            Experience Level
                            Level
                            Senior
                            Education
                            Education
                            High School Or Equivalent

                            Excavator Operator Resume

                            Headline : Accomplished and energetic Grade Formen and Operator with a solid history of achievement in Construction and Coal. Motivated leader with strong organizational & prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Excavator Operator & Loader.

                            Skills : Supervising Skills, Operating Skills.

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                            Description :

                            1. Performed the job tasks assigned to me daily, in a safe & productive manner.
                            2. Kept the pit level enough for haulage trucks to travel while maintaining production with little to no use of a Dozer.
                            3. Participated in rigging up and down of location equipment.
                            4. Worked on centrifuges, shakers, dryers & augers.
                            5. Attended pre-job safety meetings on location.
                            6. Performed other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
                            7. Supervised 3rd party contractors while operating & Inspected Pre Job Risk Assessment.
                            Years of Experience
                            Experience
                            5-7 Years
                            Experience Level
                            Level
                            Executive
                            Education
                            Education
                            Electronics Technology

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                            Summary : The well-trained individual promoting a safe working environment. Confident Excavator Operator is knowledgeable in trenching techniques & regulations. Responsible for manipulating heavy equipment in a safe manner.

                            Skills : Complex Problem Solving, Time Management Skills.

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                            Description :

                            1. Installed vegetation and erosion control devices.
                            2. Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches.
                            3. Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
                            4. Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations.
                            5. Responded to both hand and verbal instructions Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
                            6. Operated heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes, roller scrapers, and tractors.
                            7. Operated excavator track hoe; worked with solids control technicians to process and manage oil-based drill cuttings; scheduled and dispatched dump.
                            Years of Experience
                            Experience
                            7-10 Years
                            Experience Level
                            Level
                            Management
                            Education
                            Education
                            High School Diploma

                            Excavator Operator Resume

                            Summary : Experienced Excavator Operator with over 2 years of experience in Operating. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

                            Skills : Heavy Machine Operator, Mechanical Skills Critical Thinking.

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                            Description :

                            1. Loaded/offloaded semi-trailers with coated pipe with the excavator.
                            2. Tracked pipe from one skid to another to get to the destination.
                            3. Used a scanner to create accounts to be able to load/unload rail cars to the destinations.
                            4. Used hand tools to band and tension straps to pipe to secure pipe to the rail car.
                            5. Used knowledge and experience for mechanics to learn how to drive an excavator.
                            6. Operated heavy equipment's in compliance with the company operating safety policies & procedures.
                            7. Conducted routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintained accurate records.
                            Years of Experience
                            Experience
                            7-10 Years
                            Experience Level
                            Level
                            Management
                            Education
                            Education
                            Diploma