Michael Antecki
Valparaiso
Summary
Detail oriented and determined professional equipped with skills of an ideal candidate to learn and advance in industries including steel and construction
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
LaSalle contracting services
Valparaiso
04.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all crew members and their safety.
- Going over prints and setting up the job for success.
- Filling out dig permits, JSA, daily reports.
- Hiring operators and labors for the job.
- Renting all necessary equipment need and ordering materiel (sand, stone to the spec required for back fill.
- Submitting pay roll for each person by end of pay week.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Mersino Dewatering
Michigan City
09.2016 - 12.2024
- Responsible for my crew and getting the job done on time and on or under budget.
- Flexible hours on call 24 hrs.
- Maintained a good relationship with customers.
- Make sure all paper work was done correctly and turned in on time.
- Fix all pumps or equipment as needed.
- Scheduling work and lining them up with the proper information and tools to get the job done.
Operating Engineer/Shift leadman
Port of Indiana
Portage-Burns Harbor
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Responsible for operating a Cat 773E Truck, and Crane or Loader as needed.
- Work well with my assigned crew.
- Work rotating and flexible hours, including overtime as offered.
- Attend weekly safety meetings and follow guidelines.
- Maintain good communication with co-workers and supervisors.
- Ensure job duties are completed in accordance with deadline for steel mill.
Operator
Advanced Waste Services
Portage
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Properly completed paper work and turned in on time.
- Ensured all incoming trucks were in and out in a timely manner.
- Responsible for checking the machinery for proper function and training new employees.
Burner
SMS Mill Services
Burns Harbor
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Responsible for cutting steel and completing work on time.
Lead Detailer
Portage Carwash
Portage
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the thorough cleaning of customers vehicles and providing the best customer service.
- Led crew to ensure work at a consistent pace and everyone stayed on task.
Skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Supervising experience
- Welding
- Construction
- Project management
- Mechanic Experience
- Automotive Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Construction management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Procore
Certification
- OSHA 10, Present
- OSHA 30, 02/01/25, Present
- CPR First aid certified, 02/01/25, 02/01/27
- Driver's License
Additional Information - Qualifications
- Detail oriented and determined professional equipped with skills of an ideal candidate to learn and advance in industries including steel and construction.
- Mechanical experience: engine rebuilds; automobile repair; diesel engine repair; pump repairs; heavy machinery repair.
- Fork lift certified: 10 years operating experience.
- Heavy equipment experienced: 13 years excavator operator, experienced skid steer operator, 6 years truck, loader, and 4 years Gus Pech bucket rig drilling.
- DOT medical card.
- Management: 5 years of experience.
Personal Information
- Relocation:
- Title: Operating Engineer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
LaSalle contracting services
04.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Mersino Dewatering
09.2016 - 12.2024
Operating Engineer/Shift leadman
Port of Indiana
05.2013 - 08.2016
Operator
Advanced Waste Services
10.2011 - 03.2012
Burner
SMS Mill Services
01.2011 - 10.2011
Lead Detailer
Portage Carwash
08.2007 - 01.2010