Auston Lokhorst
Sheldon,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver
Sudbeck Trucking
Sheldon, IA
11.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage.
- Maintained cleanliness of cab interior and exterior of truck while on duty.
- Operated tanker trucks to transport milk safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded milk containers at various farms and processing plants.
Truck Driver
Van’t Hof Milk Hauling
Edgerton, Minnesota
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated tanker trucks to transport milk safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery schedules.
- Followed all federal and state regulations for transporting dairy products.
- Loaded and unloaded milk containers at various farms and processing plants.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Factory Worker
Dethmers Manufacturing Company
Boyden, IA
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Operated machinery for production line tasks at Dethmers Manufacturing Company.
- Inspected products for quality and adherence to specifications during manufacturing processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to optimize safety and efficiency.
Driver
Pfingsten Custom Chopping
Boyden, Iowa
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with loading and unloading of agricultural equipment.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient harvesting operations.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks while operating machinery.
- Adapted to changing weather conditions to maintain effective harvesting schedules.
- Cleaned tools, machines, and work areas between shifts.
- Worked long hours outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Laborer
MJ’S Concrete
Boyden, IA
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup before and after projects.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Volunteer Firefighter
City of Hull
Hull, Iowa
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls and provided firefighting support.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections and maintained firefighting tools.
- Assisted in training new volunteers on safety protocols and firefighting techniques.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Drove both fire trucks and ambulances to emergency situations
- Traffic Control on accident scenes
Stocker
Bomgaars
Sioux Center, Iowa
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability for customers.
- Organized inventory in backroom for easy access and management.
- Assisted customers with product location and inquiries on merchandise.
Cashier
Cenex Gas Station
Hull, IA
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed cash register operations and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and displays.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance - Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon , IA 08.2024 - 07.2025
Skills
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Traffic law knowledge
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving capacity
- Customer service
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Strong work ethic
- Incident safety
- Fire service
Timeline
Truck Driver
Sudbeck Trucking
11.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Van’t Hof Milk Hauling
11.2024 - 11.2025
Driver
Pfingsten Custom Chopping
09.2024 - 10.2024
Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance - Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Northwest Iowa Community College
08.2024 - 07.2025
Factory Worker
Dethmers Manufacturing Company
04.2022 - 11.2024
Stocker
Bomgaars
11.2021 - 04.2022
Laborer
MJ’S Concrete
05.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier
Cenex Gas Station
09.2020 - 11.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
City of Hull
08.2020 - 07.2024