Jason Goodwin

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with 12 years of hands-on experience in commercial, residential, agricultural, and site-development projects. Highly skilled in operating dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, skid loaders, scrapers, haul trucks, and other heavy equipment. Experienced in GPS-guided excavation and precision grading using Topcon and Trimble systems, along with traditional surveying equipment.

Proven ability to perform road construction, building-pad preparation, pond and lake excavation, basement excavation, rough and finish grading, backfilling, and general site development. Known for taking pride in quality workmanship, operating equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining machinery properly, and completing projects accurately and on schedule.

Truck Driver / Equipment Operator / Mechanic - L. Watson Trucking - Louisville, KY

• Operated dump trucks, highlifts, and trackhoes on construction and site-development projects.
• Performed shop and equipment maintenance, including brake work, tire replacement, greasing, and oil changes.
• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Assisted with transportation and movement of heavy equipment between job sites.

Supervisor / Equipment Operator - Goodwin Farms

(2012-06 - 2016-05)

• Operated tractors and heavy equipment for agricultural and property-maintenance operations.
• Supervised daily equipment operations and helped ensure work was completed safely and efficiently.
• Performed routine equipment inspections and maintenance.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Clear View Excavation - Shelbyville, KY

(2016-02 - 2019-04)

• Operated dozers, excavators, and haul trucks on excavation and site-development projects.
• Built and graded roads, building pads, ponds, and lakes.
• Performed excavation, earthmoving, grading, and backfilling operations.
• Utilized GPS technology to improve grading accuracy and job-site efficiency.
• Worked safely around equipment, personnel, and changing job-site conditions.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Danny Rhodes Trucking & Excavation - Louisville, KY

(2019-01 - 2023-02)

• Operated excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, highlifts, and off-road dump trucks.
• Performed road construction, building-pad preparation, basement excavation, rough grading, finish grading, and backfilling.
• Used GPS-guided equipment and surveying tools to achieve accurate grades and elevations.
• Transported heavy machinery between job sites safely and efficiently.
• Performed equipment inspections, servicing, and routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Worked independently and as part of a crew to complete projects from start to finish.
• Maintained a strong focus on safety, accuracy, productivity, and quality workmanship.

Equipment Operator - Dusty Feather Farms - Shelbyville, KY

(2023-01 - 2024-02)

• Operated tractors and tillage equipment for agricultural operations.
• Operated fertilizer-spreading equipment.
• Performed routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Safely operated and transported equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Worked effectively with team members to complete daily operations.

GED - Spencer County High School (1993 - 1997)