Taylor Kirby
Sunrise Beach
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Lanier Civil Construction, skilled in machine operation and safety management. Experience with assisting team productivity and minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting. Proficient in operating various heavy machinery, ensuring project completion while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Quaker Windows & Doors
06.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to export products according to specifications.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in quality control checks to ensure product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Advanced Excavation
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and track loaders to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues for timely maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Conducted daily safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and promote workplace safety.
- Assisted in site preparation by grading terrain and moving materials using heavy machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and maintain workflow on construction sites.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lanier Civil Construction
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Mentored junior laborers in equipment operation techniques, enhancing team skill levels and productivity.
- Increased worksite efficiency by operating heavy equipment such as excavators,dozers, haul trucks , and wheel/track loaders.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting minor mechanical issues and performing basic repairs onsite.
- Ensured timely project completion with proper utilization of heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Concrete Finisher
O'sullivan Developments
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Finished concrete surfaces to achieve smooth, even finish in residential and commercial projects.
- Operated power trowels and other finishing tools to enhance surface quality and durability.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing tasks on construction sites.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tea Area High School
Tea, SDSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Experienced with various hand tools
- Machine operation
- Safety management
- OSHA compliance
- GPS navigation
- Soil compaction
- Hands-on mechanical skills
Certification
osha General industry 10hr course
Timeline
Production Worker
Quaker Windows & Doors
06.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Advanced Excavation
10.2024 - 03.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lanier Civil Construction
09.2022 - 10.2024
Concrete Finisher
O'sullivan Developments
04.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Tea Area High School
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