Heavy Equipment Operator at T. Scherber Demolition and Excavating

Elk River, Minnesota, United States Contact Info
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T. Scherber Demolition and Excavating

About

I am an experienced professional with solid knowledge of the landscape and Earthwork industries and processes. Strong personnel management skills combined with creative problem solving, well-rounded landscaping, and mechanical expertise has led to many of my successes. In-depth knowledge of landscaping and technology is supported by an ambitious approach, solid work ethic and strong self-discipline.

Experience

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    T. Scherber Demolition and Excavating

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Rogers, MN

    • Haul equipment from the shop to the jobsite.
    • Backfill and compact residential foundations and complete the final grading of the lots.
    • Operate tracked skid loaders and compaction equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
    • Ensure that the company equipment is kept clean and properly maintained with daily fluid checks and greasing.

  • Apprentice Carpenter, Manager

    Protime Construction Services INC

    - Present 18 years 9 months

    Elk River MN

    • Performed demolition on remodeling projects.
    • Worked on framing crew building decks, additions, new homes and other remodeling projects.
    • Responsible for job site organization.
    • Project management – responsible for organizing subs and setting up schedules.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Dryden Excavat

    - 1 year 4 months

    Nowthen, MN

    • Installed and repaired underground utilities; sewer and water.
    • Excavated trenches and footings using 20ton excavator.
    • Backfilled and graded using tracked skid steer and dozer.
    • Demoed commercial and residential structures and loaded out following all safety regulations.
    • Conducted daily equipment checks including greasing, cleaning, fluid levels and performed maintenance as needed.

  • Owner

    AZOAT Landscapes

    - 6 years 3 months

    Elk River

    • Acquired and acted upon job leads.
    • Designed, bid, and sold jobs to customers.
    • Managed a crew of 3-4 guys during the installation of projects.
    • Purchased and ordered items and materials for the company.
    • Managed all financials and invoicing.
    • Maintained a company growth of 30% each year.

  • Skid loader operator

    Mike's Dirt Works

    - 2 years 5 months

    St. Cloud, MN

    • Plowed snow from commercial lots using 1ton trucks and skid loaders.
    • Conducted daily equipment checks including greasing, cleaning, fluid levels and performed maintenance as needed.

  • Scenic Specialties Graphic

    Landscaper

    Scenic Specialties

    - 10 months

    St. Joseph,

    • Performed annual garden maintenance on clienteles’ yards including spring and fall cleanups, replacing of dead plantings and trees, top dressing rock & mulch beds, cleaning ponds, cleaning and installing pumps and fountains.
    • Maintained and fixed equipment such as saws, mowers, blowers, skid loaders, hand tools, and power tools.
    • Installed hardscapes and softscapes ranging from edging, garden beds, and mulch; to pavers, boulder walls, and outdoor living spaces.

Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Conceal and Carry Permit

    State of Minnesota

    Issued Expires

  • Landscape Specialist

    MNDOT

    Issued Expires

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