Taylor Boling
Heber Springs
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated, eager to learn, and easy to work with.
Skilled in operating a wide range of construction equipment, with hands-on experience in both urban and rural construction projects. Possess strong technical understanding of machinery maintenance and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly, contributing to project completion ahead of schedule and under budget on multiple occasions. Efficient communication and teamwork foster collaboration across departments to meet project milestones.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
BLK Quarries
Quitman
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Ran a Furakawa vertical rock drill
- Ran a 374 cat trackhoe loading trucks
- D8-D11 dozer
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Dirt Foreman
Kiewit Corporation
Phoenix
06.2020 - 07.2023
- I was over cuts and fills, ran various sizes of track goes and dozers
- Also was foreman on night shift over cuts/fills
- Maintained records of work completed by crew members and reported it to management staff.
- Provided guidance and direction to employees regarding their assigned duties.
- Planned and scheduled workflow for crews based on job requirements.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Verified accuracy of survey data before beginning any work.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Developed strategies for efficient use of resources while completing dirt jobs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient completion of dirt work tasks.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress made on each job site.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Instructed personnel on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for materials used in construction projects.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Adhered to all federal, state, and local regulations related to dirt work operations.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Analyzed soil samples to determine best methods for excavation or grading.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Assessed project needs and ordered necessary supplies as needed.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Supervised the daily activities of a team of workers engaged in earthmoving operations, including grading, excavating, and backfilling.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Ensured that all materials used in construction projects met required specifications.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in a timely manner.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pipeline Construction Company, Inc.
05.2014 - 01.2021
- Started off as a laborer, worked my way up to an operator, from right of way, to ditch, to lowering in, to tie ins, valve sets, fusing poly pipe, backfill, and clean up
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Education
Associate's degree - Welding and metal fabrication
ASU-Heber Springs
Heber Springs, AR05.2014
Skills
- Welding
- Construction
- Farming
- Forklift
- Lawn Care
- Construction Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanic Experience
- Facilities Maintenance
- Fabrication
- Automotive Repair
- Backhoe Operation
- Brake Repair
- Plasma Cutting
- Loader Operation
- Flatbed
- Equipment Repair
- Supervising Experience
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Landscape Maintenance
- Assembly
- Loading and unloading equipment and job materials
- Securing loads and transporting them safely
- Equipment operation
Certification
- OSHA 10, Present
- MSHA PART 46, Present
- OSHA 30, Present
- Driver's License, 12/01/20, 01/31/26
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
BLK Quarries
04.2024 - 12.2024
Dirt Foreman
Kiewit Corporation
06.2020 - 07.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pipeline Construction Company, Inc.
05.2014 - 01.2021
Associate's degree - Welding and metal fabrication
ASU-Heber Springs