Rick McNeely

Heavy Equipment Operator / Material Handler at J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, US
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Danny Bravo

Rick is great all around operator. Takes charge of the work he is assigned, productive and a team player. Definitely an asset on any construction project.

Ruben Valverde

When hiring a veteran you can always count on discipline, professionalism, and great work ethic. As a Marine Combat Engineer Rick has a proven track record of over 27 years of specialization in the field of general engineering and heavy equipment operation. In a field where safety is paramount, this philosophy is instilled in him and the way he conducts his business. He is an extremely capable, dependable, and diligent heavy equipment operator who is always conscientious of safety and conducts risk analysis of his surroundings in order to be proactive with safety. In summary, he is a true professional, willing to teach, a subject-matter-expert in his field as an HEO. He is also wonderful father, natural leader and great person to work with,

Jordan Latimer, CHST, CRIS

Rick is an extremely qualified equipment operator who is knowledgeable in safety and hazard assessments. He is always professional and willing to help grow an organization through his knowledge and experiences.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Heavy Equipment Operator / Material Handler
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Operating various construction and material handling equipment. Operating various construction and material handling equipment.

    • Lead Heavy Equipment Utility Operator
      • Mar 2001 - Present

      • over 20 yrs. experience with heavy equipment operations, all phases of infrastructure and construction.• Experienced site leader in project management and defined jobsite procedures. • Increased efficiency and productivity by providing solutions across the organization.• Proficient with advanced equipment including weight scales, angle meters, GPS and laser guides. • Performed safety operation inspections, preventive & corrective maintenance on heavy equipment• Prepared construction sites, roads, bridges, buildings and a variety of civil projects. • Effective team building, leadership, supervision, counseling and mentorship.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead man / Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

      405 Freeway expansion project 405 Freeway expansion project

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

      Gerald Desmond project. Gerald Desmond project.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead man / Lead heavy equipment operator
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

      Main Heavy Equipment Operator for the project, providing experience, and expertise. Was able to advise the general management on means and methods of materials handling, compaction efforts, grading and equipment needs and abilities and project timelines. Main Heavy Equipment Operator for the project, providing experience, and expertise. Was able to advise the general management on means and methods of materials handling, compaction efforts, grading and equipment needs and abilities and project timelines.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

      thanks to the 91 Project. Led by RCTC, the project will add regular lanes, tolled express lanes, auxiliary lanes and direct express lane connectors from the northbound 15 to the westbound 91 and from the eastbound 91 to the southbound 15. Improvements to interchanges, ramps and surface streets also will be made along the 91 corridor. Please go to Project Segments for more detailed information.These improvements will reduce delays, allow faster emergency response, relieve local street congestion and offer better access to public transit and trails, all of which will allow motorists to "Fast Forward" their travel. In addition, this innovative design-build project is creating 16,200 jobs. Please go to Project Benefits for more information.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • May 2014 - Sep 2014

      Operating various pieces of heavy equipment in canyon clean out and earth moving procedures. Operating various pieces of heavy equipment in canyon clean out and earth moving procedures.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Oct 2013 - May 2014

      Operate various pieces of earth moving and grading equipment to include a Caterpillar 14M finish grader. Operate various pieces of earth moving and grading equipment to include a Caterpillar 14M finish grader.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      Operate Cat.345 and 235 excavators to install over 10,000 ft. of various drainage, fresh, and reclaim water supply pipes. Process included digging trenches to O.S.H.A. spec with an average depth of 18', Bedding with sand or gravel per requirement, placing pipe, Shading, marking with location tape , Back fill and compaction. Operate Cat.345 and 235 excavators to install over 10,000 ft. of various drainage, fresh, and reclaim water supply pipes. Process included digging trenches to O.S.H.A. spec with an average depth of 18', Bedding with sand or gravel per requirement, placing pipe, Shading, marking with location tape , Back fill and compaction.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

      Perform skilled and safe operation of various pieces of heavy earth moving machinery. Laid back right of way, laid out pipe and positioned it for welding and bending, utilizing hydraulic side-boom machines Installed over four and a half miles of 18" Natural gas pipe, Shaded, back-filled and graded. Perform skilled and safe operation of various pieces of heavy earth moving machinery. Laid back right of way, laid out pipe and positioned it for welding and bending, utilizing hydraulic side-boom machines Installed over four and a half miles of 18" Natural gas pipe, Shaded, back-filled and graded.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • May 2012 - Jul 2012

      Operate Earth moving Equipment for Winchester road Widening project. Operate Earth moving Equipment for Winchester road Widening project.

    • Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      Supervising and performing earth work operations for municipal infrastructure type projects, to include Booster stations, Lift Stations, and water supply reservoirs and tanks. Supervising and performing earth work operations for municipal infrastructure type projects, to include Booster stations, Lift Stations, and water supply reservoirs and tanks.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Civil foreman at Gemma Power Systems Sentinel Energy Project
      • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

       Specialized in the use of heavy construction machinery such as bulldozers, bucket loaders, cranes, all-terrain forklifts and pile drivers. Prepared construction sites, roads, bridges, buildings, and other various civil projects. Operational training with heavy construction machinery, took numerous classes in O.S.H.A, Haz-Mat, instrument line and grade, job site prep and lay out. Pipe laying, cutting and welding, etc.  Specialized in the use of heavy construction machinery such as bulldozers, bucket loaders, cranes, all-terrain forklifts and pile drivers. Prepared construction sites, roads, bridges, buildings, and other various civil projects. Operational training with heavy construction machinery, took numerous classes in O.S.H.A, Haz-Mat, instrument line and grade, job site prep and lay out. Pipe laying, cutting and welding, etc.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

      Operate various pieces if heavy earth moving machinery, and assist lead foreman and grade checker in general daily task and job site performance. Operate various pieces if heavy earth moving machinery, and assist lead foreman and grade checker in general daily task and job site performance.

    • Material Handling/ Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

       Provided logistics support and heavy equipment operation in the Iraqi theater, working for the K.B.R. services company as a civilian military contractor. Operated various pieces of Material Handling Equipment in support of the Theater Transportation Mission, loading and unloading everything from mobility equipment, i.e.; Hummers and M.R.A.P.S, to generators, mail, food, ammunition and medical supplies, tires and tools.  Worked as a certified Life Guard providing instruction, supervision, and lifesaving techniques to over 500 various military personnel daily, supporting the Moral Welfare and Recreation efforts,  Trained as an M.W.R. coordinator, ensured event set up and planning went smoothly and safely, to include concerts, sporting events, competitions, celebrity visits, and movies.Key Accomplishments:  Awarded various letters of appreciation from numerous military units for efforts rendering numerous successful missions.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator/ Crushing plant operator/ Heavy Duty Repairman
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

      Operate, Load, Maintain, and Repair permanent and portable crusher equipment, Load Crusher, and perform other utility and production operations with a front end loader. Perform maintenance and mechanic operations on the loader as needed. Operate, Load, Maintain, and Repair permanent and portable crusher equipment, Load Crusher, and perform other utility and production operations with a front end loader. Perform maintenance and mechanic operations on the loader as needed.

    • United States
    • Marketing Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Feb 2005 - Nov 2006

      Operate as lead Heavy Equipment Operator and Assistant Foreman. Operate as lead Heavy Equipment Operator and Assistant Foreman.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Feb 2004 - Feb 2005

      Heavy Equipment Operator for various and multiple pieces of earth-moving machinery. Heavy Equipment Operator for various and multiple pieces of earth-moving machinery.

    • Heavy Equipment Operator
      • Apr 2002 - Feb 2004

      Operate various pieces of earth moving machinery. Operate various pieces of earth moving machinery.

    • Combat Engineer
      • Jul 1995 - Jul 2003

       Mar.1998-July 1999 1st C.E.B. Camp Pendleton, Ca. Squad leader assistant Platoon Sgt. Patrolling, demolition and land mine clearing, route reconnaissance, forward observation, general infantry tactics. Helicopter extraction, indirect fire support, cold weather training. Mar.1996-Mar.1998 M.W.S.S. 172 Okinawa, Japan Squad leader. Construction or demolition of buildings, bridges, roads and classified projects. Along with training in Logistics support, supply accountability, inventory maintenance, supervisor and team leader, mentored (supervised) Marines in all forms of construction and manage highly stressful situations. Experienced in international cultural diversification. Feb.1996-Mar.1996 Combat Engineer School Camp Lejune, N.C. July 1995-Jan.1996 M.C.R.D. San Diego, Ca.

Education

  • University of Maryland
    General studies
    1996 - 1997
  • Various High Schools
    High School Diploma, General Studies
    1990 - 1994

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