Arthur Wirsing

Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator with over 18 years of progressive experience in site development and precision grading. Proficient in GPS-controlled dozer operations, earthwork, and blueprint interpretation. Proven ability to manage crews, coordinate site activities, and ensure adherence to plan specifications. Adept at operating a variety of heavy machinery, including dozers, excavators, and loaders. Committed to delivering high-quality results and efficient project completion.

Heavy Equipment Operator / GPS Bulldozer - BRW Contracting, Inc. - Land O'Lakes

(2021-04)

• Execute GPS-controlled dozer operations for industrial warehouse site development across multiple locations, including initial site balancing, cut/fill operations, and precision grading.
• Backfill sanitary and storm pipelines; construct roadway and parking lot subgrades by cutting, filling, and mixing suitable materials to meet design specifications and LBR requirements.
• Establish rough-finish base material elevations in preparation for subsequent paving by asphalt crews.
• Contributed to a Hernando County solid-waste landfill project by performing initial excavation and subsequent subgrade finishing.
• Complete backfill over woven liners, place select material over secondary and primary bilinear composite and HDPE liners, followed by subgrade preparation for roadways and parking areas.

Enhancement Foreman / Field Manager - ASI Landscape Management - Thonotosassa

(2017-05 - 2021-04)

• Directed and coordinated landscape enhancement crews on commercial and residential projects, ensuring daily organization, accurate paperwork, and effective jobsite communication.
• Interpreted plans, surveys, and schematics; synchronized drainage, grading, hardscape, irrigation, and site installation activities.
• Operated various equipment including skid steer loaders, mini excavators, bulldozers, and sod cutters; diagnosed and resolved issues with low-voltage lighting and irrigation systems.
• Maintained meticulous records of timesheets, equipment usage, receipts, and project documentation.

GPS Bulldozer / Finish Bulldozer - Central Site Development - Riverview

(2016-03 - 2017-05)

• Executed GPS-controlled dozer work and precision finish grading for diverse residential and commercial site developments.
• Constructed and maintained roadways, building pads, parking areas, ponds, swales, and right-of-way areas according to plan elevations and grade specifications.
• Prepared GPS machine-control equipment, managed vertical and horizontal offsets, and provided essential subgrade elevations for curb, roadway, sidewalk, and concrete crews.
• Developed and saved route, slope, and elevation files and models; performed fine grading on routes and pads to accommodate 250- and 500-ton crane operations.

Finish Bulldozer Operator - Kearney Development - Riverview

(2016-01 - 2016-02)

• Executed finish-dozer operations for site development, focusing on grading and achieving final elevations.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Finish & GPS Bulldozer - Phillips & Jordan, Inc. - Zephyrhills

(2015-01 - 2016-01)

• Performed land stripping for residential and commercial development and graded fill materials to meet blueprint specifications.
• Interpreted plans to establish elevations for building pads, roadways, ponds, and rights-of-way; utilized laser and sight levels for grade transfer.
• Constructed and maintained ponds, graded swales and roadway areas, and prepared subgrades around curbs, sidewalks, and drainage structures.

Bulldozer Operator / Finish Grader / GPS Operator / Assistant Foreman - Larkin Contracting, Inc. - Tampa, Florida

(2004-05 - 2009)

• Advanced from end-dump operator to roles including Caterpillar D6R, D6N, and D5G bulldozer operator, subsequently transitioning to GPS-enabled D6N operation and Assistant Foreman duties.
• Executed stripping, rough grading, finish grading, and constructed building pads, roadways, ponds, drainage areas, and performed commercial site work.
• Operated Caterpillar 928/950 loaders, 307/315/330/345 excavators, rubber-tire tractors with box blades, and Bobcat/Caterpillar skid steers.
• Managed crew startup procedures, equipment status monitoring, geotechnical density report reviews, import/export load counts, and production reporting.

Self-Employed Operator / Manager, Independent Shellfish Harvester - Pure Shellfish, Inc. - Long Island, New York & Florida

(1981 - 2003)

• Managed operations of boats and equipment, supervised crews and daily production, maintained essential records, coordinated deliveries, and supplied wholesale and retail customers.
• Progressed from a laborer role to Operations Manager, overseeing crew organization, equipment and supply logistics, compliance record-keeping, and daily production workflow.

High School Diploma - Newfield High School (1981 - 1981)