Joseph Kimani

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: Application for Heavy equipment operator position

I would like to apply for the above position and having read the job advert and job description possess the right qualities and skills to carry out the role to high standard.

I am a positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated person who understands the importance of heavy equipment operator in a role of this nature. I believe the life experience I have gained so far would enable me to deal with your work in a positive manner in line with the expectations of the role, and also respect of the code of conduct required by your organization.

The key skills, qualities and attributes I have that feel would be beneficial to the role include;

• Operate large excavator, for demolition and excavating.
• Ensure that motor grader is safely operated
• Operate mini excavator, operate skid steer, with cutter head.
• Can operate skid steer, Bobcat, mini and large excavators, back hoes and more
• Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, motor grader and tractor with land level/blade.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Inspecting equipment before 
• An ability to work under pressure and complete all tasks in line with the job description.

If I am successful in my application, I believe you will be impressed with my positive altitude to work, my ability to deliver excellent service and my ability to learn the role quickly and reliably.

Yours faithfully,

Joseph Kimani.

Heavy equipment operator Oct 2020 - Present

GEC Contracting and Trading • Doha, Qatar

• Dig ditches
• Run fork lift and front loader
• Run dozer, skid steer, roller and grader 
• Locate underground service, such as water pipes, wire and utility lane prior to beginning work
• Used knowledge and experience for mechanics to learn how to operate an excavator efficiently
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as other equipment
• Perform good housekeeping 
• Attend pre-job safety meeting on location 
• Demolition using excavator

Heavy equipment operator Sep 2017 - Oct 2020

Qatar star services • Doha, Qatar

• Operate man lift in facades cleaning
• Operate skid steer, wheel loader, excavator
• Operating heavy equipment in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedure
• Conducted routine equipment inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment and maintained accurate records

Excavator operator Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

Dachi construction company • Nairobi, Kenya

• Dig ditches
• Run fork lift and front loader 
• Run bulldozer, skid steer, roller, grader
• Perform daily inspection on equipment
• Load material into trucks and dumper
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned apparent

Heavy equipment commercial license Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Dalla school of heavy equipment • Doha, Qatar

• Performed routine check ups
• Defensive driving to avoid accidents
• Basic machine operations
• First aid training

Heavy equipment commercial license Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

Kenya Institute of Highway Building and Technology • Nairobi

• Excavator basic control
• Digging dirt
• Loading truck with excavator
• Perform checklist before start up

Diploma in electrical engineering Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

Zetech university • Nairobi

• Digital and analogue electronics
• Power supply
• Solar power systems

Secondary education Jan 2011 - Oct 2014

Makuyu High school • murang’a, Kenya

Secondary education

Primary education Jan 2002 - Oct 2010

Karung’ang’i primary school • murang’a, Kenya

Primary education