Austin Dickert
Cottonwood Heights
Summary
Diligent, with solid background in operating heavy machinery and safely handling materials. Proven track record in ensuring efficient workflow and reducing equipment downtime. Demonstrated expertise in equipment maintenance and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loader Operator
Bolinder Resources
Tooele, UT
06.2025 - Current
- Operated loaders for efficient material handling and transport on job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safe loading practices and equipment operation standards.
- Assisted in maintenance tasks, ensuring loaders remained in optimal working condition.
- Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks, reducing downtime incidents.
- Safely transported materials between designated locations, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines set forth by management.
Foreman Tower Technician
Blackhawk Towers
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
09.2019 - 05.2025
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Heavy equipment operator
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Tower Technician
Tower Technologies
Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated various tools including drills, saws, ladders and other equipment related to tower installation or maintenance.
- Heavy equipment operator
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on antennas, cabling systems and other components associated with cellular networks.
- Assisted with the removal of existing towers as well as the construction of new ones.
- Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
- Replaced faulty components in order to resolve network connectivity issues quickly.
- Inspected completed work to check hardware security and levelness.
- Performed antenna alignment and tower rigging operations.
Assembler
Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton, Wisconsin
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports.
Siding Installer
Kent’s siding
Madison, Wisconsin
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared surfaces for siding installation by sanding, scraping, cleaning or removing old siding.
- Ensured that all nails were placed at proper angles so that siding would not come loose over time.
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls.
Bartender/Banquet Setup Supervisor
Crowne Plaza
Madison
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Network Marketer
World Ventures Tours And Travel
Madison, WI
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.
- Conducted research on existing products to determine potential areas for improvement.
Referee/ Supervisor
Action Packed Paintball
Waterloo, Wisconsin
03.2008 - 11.2012
- Maintained order in the stands by dealing with unruly spectators.
- Issued warnings, cautions and ejections when necessary.
- Inspected game equipment and field and court conditions for safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge, WI08-2012
GED -
Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy
Tomah, WI06-2012
Skills
- Job site safety
- Surface mine training
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Project reporting
- Material verification
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Resource planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Motivational skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Analytical thinking
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- 5023 on heavy Equipment
- Pit license
- Isolation officer
- CPR/first aid
- Aerial rescue
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Loader Operator
Bolinder Resources
06.2025 - Current
Foreman Tower Technician
Blackhawk Towers
09.2019 - 05.2025
Tower Technician
Tower Technologies
06.2018 - 08.2019
Assembler
Stoughton Trailers
12.2015 - 08.2017
Siding Installer
Kent’s siding
04.2014 - 12.2015
Bartender/Banquet Setup Supervisor
Crowne Plaza
04.2012 - 04.2014
Network Marketer
World Ventures Tours And Travel
01.2012 - 04.2014
Referee/ Supervisor
Action Packed Paintball
03.2008 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
GED -
Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy