David Pfile
Stockton
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled in safe machinery handling and preventive maintenance. Known for collaborating effectively with team members to ensure efficient operations and uphold safety standards, contributing to a positive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operating Enigeers Local 150
Rockford, IL
07.2015 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, Telehandler/Forklift, Backhoe, Skid steer, Off Road Dump Truck, Grader, Scraper, and attachments ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment such as hydraulic hoses, filters, new tires, oil to enhance operational efficiency.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
Highway Maintenance Worker
IDOT - Illinois Department of Transportation
Eleroy, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment for road repairs and maintenance task such as:
Combination Backhoe
Skid Loader
Enloader
Class B Dump Truck with Air Brakes
- Conducted routine inspections of highways to identify safety hazards and maintenance needs such as guard rail washouts, pot hole patching, and tree trimming.
- Collaborated with team members to execute snow removal operations during winter weather events.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
- Attending yearly Safety Classes such as Flagger Training, work zone Safety, and Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA).
- Wearing proper personal pertective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockton High School
Stockton, ILSkills
- Work zone safety
- Safe machinery operation
- Safe equipment handling
- Power tool proficiency
- Hazardous material handling
- Snow and ice removal
- Roadway maintenance
- pot hole patching - patch cart, shovels, PPE safety vests, gloves, and safety glasses TMA Proper signs to be set out Road work ahead, men working or Road work ahead, On lane road, Flagger signs 1/10th mile between signs and work area being 2 miles
- Tree Trimming - chain saw, pole saw, wood chipper, Chipper box Chain oil mix gas 50/1
- Preventive Maintenance
use a Class B dump truck with a plow on the front and possibly a belly scraper or wing will load the truck with a loader for ice 3 buckets in the cab make sure the spreader is able to work properly we also have liquid salt that we spread as well make sure valve is on
Accomplishments
- Served 6 years in the Illinois Army National Guard with an Honorable Discharge (2007-2013)
- Achieved 1st Sergeant Award by completing and grading a road with a grader for the annual 2 week trainning with safety, accuracy and efficiency. (2009)
- Completed a 4 year apprenticeship in heavy equipment operatoring with the International Union of Operating Engineers (June 2015-June 2019)
- Hired on as a Snow Bird for IDOT (2023 - Present)
Certification
- Safety Trainning
Hazwoper Trainning
Osha Powered Industrial Fork lift Truck
Osha Disaster Site Worker
Globally Harmonized System - Labels are designed to communicate dangerous and hazardous material as indicated by OSHA's updated Hazard Communication regulations
Material Safety Data Sheet - a standardized document detailing the hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures for a chemical product
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Awareness
Signal Person Safety Trainning (Crane and Forklift)
Snow and Ice Safety
Work place Safety
Chain Saw Safety
Area Lift Safety
Personal Fall arrest system Harness Safety
- Class A CDL with N Endorsement
- Pit Trained 29CFR1910.178/1926.602
- Pit (forklift)
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
IDOT - Illinois Department of Transportation
11.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operating Enigeers Local 150
07.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stockton High School