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Cassandra Nelson

EDGEMONT,SD

Summary

Enthusiastic Heavy Equipment Operator and Truck Driver with extensive experience . Proven expertise in operating various machinery and not afraid to try new tasks and willing to explore different approaches to complete a project. Committed to demonstrating strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Willing to step into any roll and not afraid to put in long hours and dedicated hard work

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator/truck Driver

Zandstra Construction
Rapid City South Dakota
07.2001 - Current

I am a lead 637G finish scraper operator as well as able to successfully operate 627s, blade, loaders from 950 to 980, dozens both grading and push dozer, some excavator, backhoe, skidsteer, tractor and disk, as well as various haul trucks, water wagons, and water truck.

I have a class A CDL with double/triple endorsement and heavy hauled equipment from job to job and across state lines when needed. Mainly used to haul materials from a variety of quarries to job sites

Veterinary Assistant

Cheyenne River Veterinary Clinic
Edgemont, SD
08.2019 - 07.2020

Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures and patient appointments. Helped manage phone inquiries and package products. Checked patients in and out of the clinic.

Truck Driver

Roth Trucking
Rapid City, SD
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated and maintained trucks safely, ensuring compliance with all regulations and safety protocols
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure vehicle reliability.
  • Managed accurate logbooks for hours of service, adhering to DOT regulations consistently.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

Heavy Equipment Operator/ Truck Driver

Barker Concrete and Construction
Edgemont, SD
07.2013 - 07.2018

Operated 627 B scraper, blades, dozers, loaders, and GPS targets for a variety of jobs including but not limited to dam repair, road building and construction, and building oilfield pads.

I also drove and operated a vac truck, end dump, side dump and belly dump hauling a variety of materials.

I operated a semi across multiple states to transport drilling rigs and pipe to many different oilfield locations and helped rig up and rig down the rig. I also hauled drilling mud off locations to different dump locations at all hours of the day and night.

I helped with setting up forms and pouring concrete as well as running a mobile concrete truck for a variety of jobs.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Rapid City Central High School
Rapid City, SD
05-2000

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Valid Driver's license

Safe equipment operation

Loader operation

Construction background

Daily vehicle inspections

Clean driving record

Bulldozer operation

Front end loader operation

Heavy haul trucking

Construction equipment operation

Road construction

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Cheyenne River Veterinary Clinic
08.2019 - 07.2020

Truck Driver

Roth Trucking
07.2018 - 08.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator/ Truck Driver

Barker Concrete and Construction
07.2013 - 07.2018

Heavy Equipment Operator/truck Driver

Zandstra Construction
07.2001 - Current

High School Diploma - General Studies

Rapid City Central High School
Cassandra Nelson