Dakota Baker

• Operated road graders in the use of constructing or maintaining county roads throughout Teton County.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
• Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks.
• Operated excavators, semi-truck/trailers, and dump trucks to transport heavy materials or equipment.
• Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
• Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.

• Operated concrete trucks to and from jobsites.
• Improved vehicle safety by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections, identifying potential hazards, and implementing necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Performed vehicle and equipment repairs during slow season.
• Operated loader for the loading and transport of concrete mixing.

(SEASONAL JOB)

• Wrote detailed reports for each job.
• Operated air spreader truck to apply granular fertilizer.
• Operated commercial vehicle.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by forklift or loader.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and repaired vehicle or reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Perform maintenance and repair duties of fertilizer plant and fleet vehicles.
• Loaded and delivered chemical shuttles to grower.

• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
• Worked in constructing of highway bridges.

(SEASONAL JOB)

• Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
• Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
• Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
• Changed or repaired tires as needed.
• Inspected and filled the propane tanks