Skyler Choate
Hartmann Excavation
Springfield
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with over 6 years of experience operating a wide range of heavy machinery on residential, commercial, municipal, and solar construction projects. Skilled in excavation, grading, underground utility installation, storm drainage systems, road construction, demolition, and GPS machine control. Proven ability to safely operate excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, rollers, skid steers, and other heavy equipment while maintaining high productivity and adhering to strict safety standards. Dependable team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality results on schedule.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Months- Operated heavy equipment including Komatsu 138–238 excavators, Komatsu 360 excavators, CAT 340 excavators, CAT D6 dozers, wheel loaders, haul trucks, and skid steers.
- Performed site preparation for roundabouts, including excavation, grading, and utility coordination.
- Installed storm sewer pipe, catch basins, and storm drainage infrastructure.
- Removed and replaced concrete sidewalks and pavement in high-traffic roadway construction projects.
- Located and worked safely around existing underground utilities to prevent service disruptions.
- Collaborated with crews to complete excavation, utility installation, and roadway construction projects while maintaining safety and production standards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
3 Months- Operated heavy equipment including John Deere 850 dozers, CAT D8 dozers, John Deere 220 excavators, and wheel loaders.
- Performed mass grading and earthmoving for large-scale solar farm construction projects.
- Excavated and shaped water detention basins to meet project specifications and drainage requirements.
- Installed culverts and drainage systems to support site infrastructure and water management.
- Constructed access roads and equipment pads for heavy machinery and construction operations.
- Worked safely and efficiently to complete grading, excavation, and site development projects while meeting production goals
Heavy Equipment Operator
5 Months- Operated heavy equipment including CAT 308–340 excavators, Komatsu 240–360 excavators, D5 and D6 dozers (6-way and straight blade), haul trucks, rollers, and skid steers.
- Installed storm sewer pipe, catch basins, and storm drainage systems for commercial construction projects.
- Performed fine grading for parking lots using GPS machine control and layout systems to ensure accurate elevations and project specifications.
- Used GPS technology for project layout, machine guidance, and precision excavation.
- Loaded haul trucks efficiently and safely while maintaining production goals.
- Worked with crews to complete site development, earthmoving, and utility installation projects while following all safety regulations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
6 Years 5 Months- Operated heavy equipment including CAT 303–316 excavators, CAT 953 track loader, backhoes, and skid steers to complete residential and municipal excavation projects.
- Installed residential sewer laterals, sewer main extensions, sewer taps, water main extensions, and water service lines.
- Performed excavation for electric utility trenches and underground infrastructure.
- Set precast manholes and assisted with utility installation and site preparation.
- Completed residential demolition and site clearing using heavy equipment.
- Read site plans and worked efficiently with crew members to complete projects on schedule.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Valid Driver's license
Safe equipment operation
Groundwork experience
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
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High School Diploma
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