Hoisting Engineer Resume Matias Cruz Hoisting Engineer (815) 555-7634 matias.cruz@example.com linkedin.com/example/matiascruz Joliet, IL 60432 STRENGTHS Equipment Control Controlled levers, switches, and pedals during tight excavation work. Spotters often trusted clear, steady machine movements. Safety Inspection Checked fluids, hoses, cables, tires, and attachments before startup. Catching wear early kept crews working safely. Utility Support Placed water and sewer pipe around active trenches. Careful communication helped ground crews maintain accurate positioning. Field Reliability Handled outdoor noise, dust, wet surfaces, and oily conditions without losing focus on equipment care or production. Work Reporting Kept practical activity records covering hours, tasks, defects, and site conditions. Supervisors received useful handoffs each day. SKILLS Hoisting Engineer Operations Front End Loaders Combination Backhoes Trench Excavation Backfill Compaction Grading Pipe Placement Paving Support Fluid Checks Equipment Inspection Preventive Maintenance Work Activity Reports Personal Protective Equipment Construction Site Safety LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 8.5 Years Hoisting Engineer at Midland Civil Constructors (3.5 Years) Operating Hoisting Engineer at Fox Valley Earthworks (2.8 Years) Apprentice Operating Engineer, Journey Level Operating Engineer at Northern Utility Contractors (1.6 Years) Operating Engineer Apprentice at Rockford Heavy Equipment Training Center (8 Months) SUMMARY Journeyman Hoisting Engineer with 8 years and 9 months of progressive experience supporting utility, roadway, excavation, paving, and civil construction work. Operates front end loaders , backhoes, excavators, graders, compactors, pavers, pumps, air compressors, and related off road equipment for trenching, backfill, grading, pipe placement, lifting, loading, and material movement. Applies disciplined pre operation inspections, fluid checks, hose and cable reviews, lubrication, oil service, and routine maintenance practices. Holds an Illinois Class A CDL and completed an industry sponsored Operating Hoisting Engineer apprenticeship. Works safely around active ground crews, spotters, heavy machinery, noise, dust, wet conditions, oily surfaces, and changing outdoor environments. Documents equipment condition, production activity, defects, and completed work for field leadership and maintenance teams. EXPERIENCE Hoisting Engineer Midland Civil Constructors April 2023 - Present Joliet, IL Supports utility and roadway construction operations as a journeyman operator, managing excavation, pipe placement, material movement, grading, and equipment readiness across active work zones. Operates excavators, backhoes , loaders, graders, and compactors for utility trenching and roadway preparation. Sets water and sewer pipe through controlled movements and spotter communication in constrained excavation areas. Inspects fluids, hoses, cables , tires, and attachments before startup, addressing routine wear before production. Loads aggregate and excavated material into trucks, then backfills and grades utility cuts for restoration. Runs pumps and air compressors while positioning equipment for safe access across changing site conditions. Documents equipment hours, completed tasks, defects, and field conditions for superintendent and maintenance review. Operating Hoisting Engineer Fox Valley Earthworks June 2020 - March 2023 Elgin, IL Performed journey level equipment operations for roadway reconstruction and site development, combining excavation, loading, compaction, grading, paving support, maintenance, and field reporting. Operated backhoes, excavators , loaders, compactors, graders , and paving support equipment on reconstruction projects. Excavated utility trenches to planned elevations, loaded spoil, and restored work zones through controlled backfill. Completed lubrication and oil service while checking fluids, hoses , cables, and moving components for wear. Worked safely through loud, dusty, wet, and oily conditions using required personal protective equipment . Accessed equipment cabs and handled materials approaching 100 pounds through safe team methods. Recorded equipment use and production activity, giving crews clear handoffs on condition and maintenance needs. Apprentice Operating Engineer, Journey Level Operating Engineer Northern Utility Contractors October 2018 - May 2020 Rockford, IL Completed an industry sponsored apprenticeship before advancing into journey level underground utility and earthwork assignments involving combination backhoes, loaders, pipe work, pumps, and compressors. Completed industry sponsored Operating Hoisting Engineer apprenticeship training and advanced into journey level assignments. Used combination backhoes for excavation, loader backfill, compaction, and grading during utility restoration work. Performed high lift loading by scooping aggregate and placing material into dump trucks under supervision. Inspected fluids, hoses, cables, controls, and attachments, escalating defects before equipment entered service. Supported pipe installation through controlled movements around trenches and coordinated lifts with ground personnel. Operated pumps and air compressors while maintaining concise activity logs for field supervisors. Operating Engineer Apprentice Rockford Heavy Equipment Training Center January 2018 - September 2018 Rockford, IL Completed structured heavy equipment training through controlled field exercises covering machine operation, inspection, maintenance, loading, excavation, restoration, safety, and work zone coordination. Practiced loader, backhoe, excavator, compactor, and grader operation during controlled field exercises. Used switches, levers, and foot pedals for digging, loading, backfill, compaction, and grading drills. Identified engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and other operating fluids during pre start inspections. Performed supervised lubrication and preventive maintenance tasks on hoses, cables, and serviceable components. Completed high lift exercises by scooping material and placing loads into dump truck targets. Demonstrated safe cab access, protective equipment use, work zone awareness, and clear hand signals. PROJECTS Combination Backhoe Skills Assessment 2020 Practiced fluid identification, excavation, loader backfill, compaction, and grading through supervised combination backhoe exercises. Utility Pipe Placement Operations 2024 Supported water and sewer pipe placement with controlled equipment movements, spotter communication, and stable load handling. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Completed industry sponsored Operating Hoisting Engineer apprenticeship, 2020 Advanced from apprentice assignments into journey level operating engineer work, 2020 Selected for recurring utility and roadway equipment assignments based on dependable field performance EDUCATION High School Diploma Jefferson High School GPA: 4.0 2017 Joliet, IL Coursework: Construction safety, mechanical systems, applied mathematics, workplace communication CERTIFICATIONS Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License 2019 Industry Sponsored Operating Hoisting Engineer Apprenticeship Completion 2020 TECHNICAL SKILLS Heavy Equipment: Front end loaders, backhoes, excavators Roadway Equipment: Graders, compactors, pavers Material Handling: High lifts, loading, heavy materials Utility Construction: Water pipe, sewer pipe, trenching Earthwork Operations: Excavation, backfill, grading Powered Equipment: Pumps, air compressors, mobile equipment Equipment Inspection: Fluid checks, hose checks, cable checks Preventive Maintenance: Oil changes, lubrication, worn parts Safety Equipment: Hard hats, safety footwear, hearing protection Construction Reporting: Work activity reports, equipment hours, field conditions Commercial Driving: Illinois Class A CDL, dump trucks, material transport SKILLS Hoisting Engineer Operations Front End Loaders Combination Backhoes Trench Excavation Backfill Compaction Grading Pipe Placement Paving Support Fluid Checks Equipment Inspection Preventive Maintenance Work Activity Reports Personal Protective Equipment Construction Site Safety PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Operating Hoisting Engineer apprenticeship program participant Utility and roadway construction ground crew collaboration LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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