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Brent Estes

Battle Lake,MN

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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Pine Breeze Logistics
Staples, MN
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed basic troubleshooting on mechanical components when necessary.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.

Equipment Operator

Nash Drilling
Dent, Minnesota
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Operated drilling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime.
  • Assisted in site preparation and setup for drilling projects.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
  • Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
  • Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
  • Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Duininck
Prinsburg, Minnesota
02.2016 - 05.2023
  • Operated various heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on construction sites.
  • Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safety and functionality standards.
  • Collaborated with teams to prepare sites for excavation and grading activities.
  • Assisted in training junior operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
  • Communicated effectively with site supervisors to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
  • Implemented best practices for efficient operation of heavy equipment during projects.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.

Spotter Truck

Foltz Trucking
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • Monitored operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
  • Monitored truck movements to ensure efficient loading and unloading procedures.
  • Communicated with warehouse staff to streamline cargo handling processes.
  • Trained new staff on spotter responsibilities and safety protocols.
  • Maintained records of daily activities and report any issues or incidents to management.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing medical aid if necessary or contacting emergency services if required.
  • Ensured that all tools and materials used were properly stored when not in use.
  • Operated yard trucks to move trailers and containers efficiently.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and operational readiness daily.
  • Documented trailer locations and movements accurately throughout shifts.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on spotter truck prior to operation.
  • Communicated regularly with customers about arrival times of shipments and changes in delivery schedules.
  • Cleaned cab interior of spotter truck after each shift; washed exterior weekly when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Battle High School
Battle Lake, MN
05-1994

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Equipment operation
  • Route planning
  • Shipment processing
  • Heavy machinery operations
  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Manual dexterity

Certification

  • Class A with tanker endorsement
  • Forklift Certified
  • M.S.H.A Certified
  • C.P.R Certified

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Pine Breeze Logistics
10.2024 - Current

Equipment Operator

Nash Drilling
06.2023 - 11.2025

Spotter Truck

Foltz Trucking
12.2020 - 03.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Duininck
02.2016 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Battle High School

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