Bakali Sampson
Montreal,QC
Summary
Diligent Excavator Operator highly observant of safety protocols and procedures. Safely maneuvers machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic and utilities. Maintains thorough knowledge of utility construction and installation.
Hands-on Excavator Operator experienced in safely maneuvering loader and dozer equipment. Extensive knowledge of DOT regulations, reporting procedures, permit guidelines and proper disposal requirements. Strong mechanical abilities with eye for detail and well-honed maintenance skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavator Operator
Construction and mining company's
Montreal , Quebec
02.1999 - Current
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Maintained and operated hydraulic systems on the excavators as well as other heavy equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
- Transported materials from one job site to another using a lowboy trailer or dump truck.
- Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets, and hammers.
- Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Moved materials over short distances on work sites to carry out orders.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
- Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
Excavator Operator
Construction and mining company's
Montreal , QC
02.1999 - 10.2024
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Maintained and operated hydraulic systems on the excavators as well as other heavy equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
- Transported materials from one job site to another using a lowboy trailer or dump truck.
- Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets, and hammers.
- Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Moved materials over short distances on work sites to carry out orders.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
- Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
- Reviewed written instructions regarding material movement and excavation to follow specifications.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings, and foundations for structures and utility lines.
- Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
- Performed daily maintenance on excavator such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and replacing worn or damaged components.
- Prepared job site by clearing away trees, rocks, stumps, shrubbery, and other materials using the excavator.
- Maintained records of work completed including hours worked and material used.
- Assisted in grading land surfaces according to specifications using the excavator.
- Utilized hydraulic attachments such as backhoe buckets to break up concrete or asphalt surfaces prior to demolition.
- Positioned steel beams for bridges and buildings with the use of an excavator boom crane attachment.
- Demolished existing structures with the use of an excavator bucket or hammer attachment.
- Cleaned out drainage ditches by scooping out mud and debris with a backhoe bucket attachment.
- Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Backfilled trenches after installation of utility lines was complete using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Digged holes for fence posts using an auger bit attached to the end of a boom arm on the excavator machine.
- Leveled terrain after all construction activities were completed using a laser level mounted at top of cab on the excavator machine.
- Compacted soil around building foundations with the use of a compactor plate attached to the end of an arm boom on the excavator machine.
- Removed tree stumps from ground surface by digging them out with a backhoe bucket attachment on the end of an arm boom on the excavator machine.
- Loaded trucks with aggregate material such as gravel or sand which had been moved during excavation activities using an extended reach boom arm equipped with a clamshell bucket attachment.
- Conducted safety inspections before each shift to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly and safely.
- Followed blueprints when performing excavation tasks in order to ensure accuracy in terms of depth requirements and overall shape desired.
- Used GPS technology along with traditional survey methods in order to accurately locate boundaries prior to beginning excavation activities.
Education
Technical
Elementary School
GHANA 09-1992
Skills
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Written and verbal communication
- Maintenance duties
- Ground disturbance issues
- Excavator operation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Effective communication skills
- Proper pipe rigging
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Trench work
- Trench digging
- Soil classification
- Hazardous material handling
- Excavate ditches
- Equipment inspection
- New employee training
- Following directions
- Environmental awareness
- Load securing
- GPS navigation
- Site preparation
- Safety programs
- Safety procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Stress tolerance
- Land clearing
- Machine maintenance
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Construction and mining company's
02.1999 - Current
Excavator Operator
Construction and mining company's
02.1999 - 10.2024
Technical
Elementary School
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