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Jim Hampton

Litchfield Park

Summary

Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with a background in diverse construction and mining environments. Experience includes earthmoving, loading and unloading materials, site preparation, and machine maintenance. Strengths lie in safe operation of machinery, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to interpret blueprints. Previous roles recognized for improving operational efficiency and promoting workplace safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Resource Specialtys Inc.
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06.2025 - Current
  • Operate loaders all sizes, excavators all sizes, compaction rollers, backhoes, water trucks. Build house pads, dig trenches for utilities. Dig footings for retaining walls. Can dig and use a hammer for breaking rock. Can operate all equipment with excavators and loaders being most prevalent.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Heavy Equipment Operator

A&B Homes
Peoria
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Resource Specialties Inc
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05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.

• Assisted in the preparation and installation of building pads.

Education

GED -

Tolleson High School
Tolleson, AZ
11-1981

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Excavation techniques
  • Material handling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • GPS navigation
  • Site preparation
  • Utility installation
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Moving and leveling dirt
  • Road construction
  • Rock crushing

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Resource Specialtys Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

A&B Homes
04.2024 - 05.2025

Heavy Equipment Operator

Resource Specialties Inc
05.2021 - 04.2024

GED -

Tolleson High School
Jim Hampton