Brent Kirkland
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Skanska USA, excelling in safe equipment operation and compliance. Proven track record in optimizing performance through routine maintenance and effective team collaboration. Strong leadership skills complemented by a commitment to safety and quality, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Skanska USA
Goodyear, AZ
04.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to interpret blueprints and project specifications accurately.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe equipment operation and effective work practices.
BHT Peer Support
Choose Life Wellness Center
Phoenix, AZ
2024 - 04.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Peer Support Specialist
APEX Recovery
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated peer support sessions to promote recovery and emotional well-being.
- Developed individualized action plans in collaboration with clients to meet personal goals.
- Utilized active listening techniques to provide empathetic support and guidance.
- Coordinated group activities that fostered community engagement and social skills.
Lead Landscaper
Santaria Landscaping
Tucson, AZ
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Led landscape design projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and aesthetic appeal.
- Trained and mentored junior landscapers in horticultural practices and equipment operation.
- Managed daily operations, optimizing workflow efficiency across multiple landscaping teams.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for various plant species, enhancing growth and longevity.
Education
GED -
Charter School
Arizona Welding - Welding
AAI
Glendale, AZSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Construction background
- Skid steer proficiency
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Earthmoving operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Good judgement
- Heavy haul trucking
- Construction equipment operation
- Backhoe operation
- Backhoe handling
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Debris removal
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Front end loader handling
Additional Information
Blueprint reading
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Skanska USA
04.2025 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
APEX Recovery
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Landscaper
Santaria Landscaping
02.2021 - 03.2024
BHT Peer Support
Choose Life Wellness Center
2024 - 04.2025
GED -
Charter School
Welding - Welding
AAI