Andrew Shelton
Long Prairie
Summary
Seasoned professional in construction equipment operation known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, maintenance troubleshooting, and safety protocol adherence. Excel at teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Storby brothers
Zimmerman
06.2024 - 10.2024
- We installed fiberoptic cable.
- I dug ahead for plow and drills did splices set handholes also in charge of the cleanup
- Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols on job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and excavators efficiently.
- Trained new operators on safe machinery operation and site procedures.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
Skidder Operator/ Delimber Operator
Josh Williams trucking & Mark Neumeyer Logging
Sturgeon Lake
11.2018 - 12.2023
- I worked for the logging part of the business.
- Operated skidders to efficiently move timber from cutting areas to loading sites.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
- Ensured proper placement of logs on flatbed trailers or in piles at landing sites.
- Maintained skidder, including lubricating parts and replacing filters.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues as needed using hand tools.
- Operated skidder to clear land for logging operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates, needs.
- Maneuvered heavy loads around obstacles without damaging trees or property.
Laborer/Operator
Northern Contractors
Finlayson
02.2013 - 11.2017
- We drove out of state usually Texas or somewhere down south all the trucks and trailers and everything non CDL but commercial vehicles and trailers hauling equipment, cable reel trailers, enclosed trailers, All the above.
- Had to be up to date with DOT rules laws road routes construction routes all that fun stuff to navigate our way through the quickest safest way, have to talk to homeowners sometimes about what's going on or locate our hand holes that were on maps be able to problem solve doing all that customer service dealing with homeowners operating equipment doing manual labor anything that comes with the job
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Organized materials needed for each job task prior to starting work.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
Education
12 -
Willow River High School
Sturgeon Lake, MNSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loader Operation
- Forklift
- Construction
- Snow Plowing
- Lawn Care
- Backhoe Operation
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Customer Service
- Bobcat Operator
- Fiber optic Splicer
- Fiber optic Installation
- Dozer operator
- Team collaboration
- Fiberoptic installation
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Safe equipment operation
- Backfilling techniques
- Decision-making
- Backhoe operation
- Trench work
- Underground utility installation
- Excavation
- Ditch digging
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Storby brothers
06.2024 - 10.2024
Skidder Operator/ Delimber Operator
Josh Williams trucking & Mark Neumeyer Logging
11.2018 - 12.2023
Laborer/Operator
Northern Contractors
02.2013 - 11.2017
12 -
Willow River High School