Todd Smidt
Aurora
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at the City of Brookings, skilled in operating diverse machinery including bulldozers and skid steers. Recognized for exceptional safety compliance and decision-making abilities, ensuring a secure work environment while optimizing equipment performance. Proven track record of adapting to project changes and effectively training team members and dependability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Brookings
04.2019 - Current
- Operate a range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operate bulldozers, payloaders, screener, packers, water tanker and blade to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapt quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrate versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Adhere to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Optimize machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Train in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Advanced Equipment Operator
City of Brookings
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill including skid steer.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Street Technician
City Of Brookings
07.2009 - 04.2015
- Maintained roads through asphalt paving, painting crosswalks, sanding and plowing the roads.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School
Brookings, SD05-2004
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license and Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
- Safe equipment operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Loader operation
- Clean driving record
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Good judgement
- Decision-making
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Smoke school
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Brookings
04.2019 - Current
Advanced Equipment Operator
City of Brookings
05.2015 - 04.2019
Street Technician
City Of Brookings
07.2009 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School
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