Rex Toia
Thames
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents.
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.
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.
Safety-conscious professional proudly offering several years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.
Dependable professional with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in construction environment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Earth Works and Heavy Machinery
Rm Harden limited
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Adjusted machine settings according to terrain conditions and job specifications.
- Assessed job sites to determine the most appropriate and efficient route for heavy machinery operation.
- Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and scrapers.
- Performed routine inspections on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Constructed roads according to blueprints by grading surfaces with dozers and compacting them with rollers.
- Excavated trenches for pipelines, sewers, water lines and foundations using various pieces of excavation equipment.
- Completed minor repairs on machines as needed such as replacing hoses, belts and filters.
- Followed safety regulations while operating all types of heavy machinery.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on machines prior to use in order to detect any malfunctions or damages.
- Moved earth and other materials with dozer blades or bucket attachments.
- Loaded trucks with material from stockpiles or pits using loader buckets.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were met throughout the duration of each project.
- Leveled ground surfaces by cutting away excess material or filling in low areas with additional soil or aggregate materials.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including fuel usage and maintenance requirements.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
Scaffolding
Set ul scaffolding
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Planned and coordinated scaffolding projects with the team.
- Assembled scaffolding systems for working at heights safely.
- Set up scaffolding systems according to job requirements.
- Set up scaffolding around structures for support during demolition work.
- Helped in setting up and dismantling scaffolding and temporary structures.
- Assembled scaffolding for workers to use during construction projects.
- Erected scaffolding where necessary when working at heights.
- Erected scaffolding as needed for high-level window washing projects.
- Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding for construction projects.
- Inspected scaffolding components for damage prior to use onsite.
- Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
- Set up scaffolding and ladders for workers at elevated sites.
- Set up scaffolding at job sites when needed.
- Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
- Maintained ladders and scaffolding while working at heights.
- Erected scaffolding for high-rise construction projects when needed.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - History
Tamaki College
Skills
- Bulldozer Operation
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
- Good Judgement
- Team Collaboration
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Parts Lubrication
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance procedures
- Materials Movement
- Heavy Lifting
- Valid Driver's License
- Repair and Maintenance
- Trench work
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy equipment operator
- Safety program understanding
- Debris Removal
Timeline
Earth Works and Heavy Machinery
Rm Harden limited
08.2017 - 08.2022
Scaffolding
Set ul scaffolding
08.2010 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - History
Tamaki College