Mitchell Foret
Ville Platte
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dozers ,skid steer, tele-handler forklift, tractors/dirt pans and off-road trucks. Dependable, hardworking and team collaborator with several years of construction and farm industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet job requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sunland Construction
Eunice
02.2024 - Current
- Operate a Trackhoe, Dozer, Skid Steer, and Forklift
- Dig ditches for new pipeline installation
- Dig around new/existing pipeline facilities
- Grade dirt with Dozer/Skid Steer/Trackhoe
- Work safely in congested workspaces
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Operated surveying equipment like total stations, GPS receivers and levels.
- Maintained surveying equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Utilized GPS systems to record geographical coordinates of surveyed sites.
- Reviewed existing survey information to ensure proper placement of structures or features in relation to boundaries.
Farm Manager
R&N Farms
Ville Platte
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated Tractors/Combines/Trackhoe/Dozer/Front End Loader/Sprayer
- Drove 18-wheelers to haul equipment/crops
- Hauled Crops to the Port in Port Allen
- Managed a crew to ensure proper operation and safe work environment
- Installed Irrigation pipeline
- Maintained/Repaired Farm Equipment
- Welding/Fabricating
- Supervised staff in crop cultivation and harvesting activities.
- Maintained farm equipment and scheduled routine maintenance tasks.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Trained new workers on farm safety procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ag-Con Construction
Eunice
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated Trackhoe/Dozer/Skid Steer/Tractor&Dirt Pans
- Maintained/Repaired Equipment
- Graded Dirt for Sitework
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule and within guidelines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during equipment operation.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Farm Manager
R&N Farms
Ville Platte
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Manage a crew to ensure production
- Maintain/Repair equipment
- Operated Tractors/Combines/Trackhoe/Dozer/Dirt Pans/Front End Loader/Spray Rig
- Welding/Fabrication
- Drove 18-wheelers to haul equipment/crops
- Layed irrigation pipelines
- Trained new workers on farm safety procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Drake Equipment Services
Ville Platte
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Cleared Trees
- Installed irrigation pipeline
- Operated Trackhoe/Front End Loader/Dozer
- Built house pads
- Cleaned ditches
- Installed Drain pipes
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Education
Welding
South Louisiana Community College
Ville Platte, LA 08.2017 - 07.2018
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Truck Driving
- GPS survey to stakeout jobsite
- Team collaboration
- Willing to learn whatever I can to be better at my job
- Valid Driver's license
- Multi-machine operation
- Excavation depth control
- Bulldozer operation
- Maintenance procedures
- Inclement working conditions
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sunland Construction
02.2024 - Current
Farm Manager
R&N Farms
03.2022 - 01.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ag-Con Construction
08.2020 - 08.2021
Welding
South Louisiana Community College
08.2017 - 07.2018
Farm Manager
R&N Farms
03.2017 - 04.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Drake Equipment Services
05.2016 - 02.2017