Austin Barden
Summary
Hard-working Laborer experienced in operating heavy equipment and performing Hydrovac work. Contributed to safety and efficiency in underground utility identification and excavation through a proactive attitude and strong work ethic. Delivered effective communication and adaptability within team-focused environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler operater
Alter Metal Recycling
Green Bay
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated material handlers to unload and load trailers efficiently at the recycling facility.
- Operated equipment for efficient material transport within recycling facility.
- Sorted and processed metals, ensuring compliance with recycling standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to support operational efficiency.
Loader Operator
TLB
Seymour
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Loaded and unloaded trailers to facilitate efficient material transport
- Moved trailers to designated spots to maintain organized worksite
- Sorted various types of wood by size and quality
- Ground wood to make mulch
Laborer/ equipment operator
Prairie Winds Services
Williston
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction and maintenance projects.
- Transport equipment to the job site (bobcats, excavator, & bore machine)
- Prepared products for installation in ground, ensuring proper placement of pipeline, conduit, and fiber optic.
- Located existing lines through excavation or hydro vac techniques to prevent damage and ensure safe operations.
- Spot existing lines by digging or using the hydro vac
- Lifted heavy materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds during construction tasks.
- Completed various physical labor tasks, including digging, lifting, and transporting materials.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chamley Pipe & Salvage
Williston
11.2019 - 06.2025
- Operate excavators, bobcats, telehandlers, and loaders
- Operated excavator to efficiently feed baler with tin for processing
- Transported scrap materials to designated pile
- Lifted and moved heavy items weighing between 50 and 100 pounds
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment and road surfaces
Laborer
CP Well Testing
Williston
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Operated testing equipment for well integrity assessments.
- Executed flowback work to facilitate well testing operations
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling well testing sites.
- R rigged up and rigged down testing equipment daily and loaded trucks for transport.
- Handled and transported valves, hoses, and tools weighing 50-100 lbs during operations
- Operated Hydrotesting truck to conduct pressure tests on pipelines.
- Identified and marked holes for excavation
- Cleaned Hydrovac tanks to maintain equipment readiness and compliance
- Maintained safety protocols during field operations.
Equipment Operator/ laborer
CTI
Minot
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Operated directional drilling/bore machine, backhoes, & bobcat
- Connected sections of natural gas lines through fusion techniques to ensure system integrity
- Connected sections of natural gas lines through fusion techniques to ensure system integrity
- Excavated holes using backhoe and shovels for construction projects
- Lifted and transported items weighing 50-100 pounds for project needs
- Basic maintenance on equipment
Education
Diploma -
Minot High School
Minot, NDSkills
- Operate Heavy Equipment
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Loader
- Bobcat
- Telehandler
- Bore Machine
- Preventive maintenance
- Machinery maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Team Player
References
- Dominic Chamley, Co-worker at Chamley Pipe & Salvage, 701.570.3699, Williston, ND
- Kody Zeltinger, Co-worker at Chamley Pipe & Salvage, 319.830.2277, Williston, ND
Timeline
Material Handler operater
Alter Metal Recycling
03.2026 - 04.2026
Loader Operator
TLB
10.2025 - 03.2026
Laborer/ equipment operator
Prairie Winds Services
07.2025 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chamley Pipe & Salvage
11.2019 - 06.2025
Laborer
CP Well Testing
03.2019 - 10.2019
Equipment Operator/ laborer
CTI
01.2015 - 01.2018
Diploma -
Minot High School