Richard

Highly skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator with over 8 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure, earthworks, and construction projects. Proven track record of operating, inspecting, and maintaining complex machinery, including wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts. Expert in interpreting site blueprints, executing precise earth-moving tasks, and collaborating with engineering teams to hit strict project deadlines safely and efficiently.

Heavy Equipment Operator at KRH / V2X (2024-11 – Present)

• Operate high-capacity excavators, wheel loaders, and forklifts across challenging terrains and diverse weather conditions.
• Deliver precise excavation, grading, and material-handling tasks in alignment with engineering blueprints and project schematics.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operational inspections and preventative maintenance, reducing equipment downtime.
• Execute daily logistics operations, generating accurate equipment usage logs and compliance reports for management.

Heavy Equipment Operator at SINOHYDRO CORPORATION (2023-01 – 2024-10)

• Supported major civil engineering and infrastructure developments by safely moving bulk earth and structural materials.
• Collaborated closely with site foremen and surveyors to execute grading and trenching specifications accurately.
• Strictly adhered to international occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, contributing to zero-incident safety records.
• Facilitated efficient stockpile management and site clearing using specialized wheel loader attachments.

Plant Operator at LANTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (2020 – 2022)

• Managed a variety of heavy machinery for site preparation, foundation digging, and structural backfilling.
• Leveraged diagnostic skills to troubleshoot minor mechanical and hydraulic issues on-site, ensuring optimal machine performance.
• Coordinated with riggers, spotters, and truck drivers to optimize material transport cycles and increase production efficiency.

Heavy Equipment Operator at CHINA ROAD & BRIDGE CORPORATION (CRBC) (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Operated excavation and earth-moving equipment on high-profile transport infrastructure projects.
• Read and interpreted project maps, survey stakes, and structural drawings to meet exact grading elevations.
• Cleaned, lubricated, and performed routine fluid/tire checks as part of strict fleet maintenance workflows.

Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation – Kensafe Training And Driving School (2018)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – MWAVUMBO SECONDARY SCHOOL (2016)