Aaron Loftis
Billings
Summary
Skilled Foreman with 10 years of experience in line installation and foundation placement, Implements safe configurations to achieve and maintain functional lines. Careful technician bringing exceptional expertise to job sites.
I have a proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in power line environments. Skillfully train and mentor team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns.
Skilled leader and problem-solver with 20-year record of success overseeing construction work. Excellent maintenance and repair abilities demonstrated in construction settings. Resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any need.
Oversees the construction of transmission line foundation placement . Has the ability to successively complete any job given while maintaining a safe environment while also making the best decisions in how to complete the job.
Inspect and manage material and installation as well as overseeing drilling of piers. Rock core slurry etc. completing job and inspecting final results to ensure completion and reporting all to inspectors .
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Silverline Construction Inc
Gillette
04.2025 - Current
- Managed construction schedules and ensured project timelines were met.
- Coordinated site inspections and maintained compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised subcontractors and ensured quality workmanship on all projects.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
Forman/Superintendent
Keiwit foundations
Omaha
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
- Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Foreman Lineman
Plaska Transmission Line Construction
Amarillo
02.2015 - 04.2022
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Howell sand and gravel
Amarillo
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Maintained equipment and made emergency or scheduled adjustments.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Took care to locate and stake critical underground utilities prior to beginning work.
- Observed safety precautions and practices to reduce injury when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Corrected unacceptable work or materials to prevent problems and keep operations on target.
Lost Trail Dairy’s
Supervisor's Title
Boise City
06.2006 - 06.2014
- Monitored irrigation systems and replaced damaged or broken components.
- Inspected and diagnosed malfunctioning machinery and performed basic maintenance.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Diesel Mechanic/Welder
Cimarron feeders
Boise City
05.1997 - 06.2006
- Inspected and repaired components to determine and complete needed corrections.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Developed plans for each project from start to finish, cutting timelines down and providing exceptional services.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Schedule Preparation
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Vendor Relations
- Worker Training
- Report Preparation
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Job Prioritizing
- Supply Requisition
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Decision Making
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Performance Evaluations
- Visual Inspection
- Personnel Management
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Assignment Delegation
- Safety Compliance
- Work Estimation
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate and Precise
- Professional Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Dependable and Consistent
- Service Oriented
- PPE Compliance
- Welding and Brazing
- Quality Assurance
- Relationship Building
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Machinery Operations
- Construction Methods
- Mathematical Calculations
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Sound Judgment
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Employee Motivation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Stick Welding
- AWS Certified
- Equipment Logs
- Class A CDL
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Steel Tower Erecting
- Working Collaboratively
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction Equipment Operation
Timeline
Superintendent
Silverline Construction Inc
04.2025 - Current
Forman/Superintendent
Keiwit foundations
04.2022 - 04.2025
Foreman Lineman
Plaska Transmission Line Construction
02.2015 - 04.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Howell sand and gravel
06.2014 - 02.2015
Lost Trail Dairy’s
Supervisor's Title
06.2006 - 06.2014
Diesel Mechanic/Welder
Cimarron feeders
05.1997 - 06.2006