Dakota Shirk
Summary
Organized Skilled Laborer with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Kinsley Construction Inc
04.2014 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Truck Driver
Army National Guard Pa
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Was the trained communications point of contact and in charge of vehicle radios and GPS systems.
General Equine Farm Hand
David E Grange Sr.
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
General Labor, Landscaping
Hanover Surplus
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures, and performance standards.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Yard and lot mowing and trimming
- Weeding and mulching
- Helped with patio and pond hardscaping and installs
General Landscaper
Strathmeyer Landscape
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
General Laborer
Trail Nurseries Inc.
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
- Pulled and loaded plant orders onto transportation carts from greenhouses
- Loaded and secured transportation carts inside of box trucks for delivery
- Watered and pruned plants for general care
Education
High School Diploma -
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
York, PA05.2013
Skills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
- System Upgrades
- Inventory Management
- Vehicle Inspections
- Mechanical Systems
- Repairs Knowledge
- Problem Diagnosis
- Equipment Fine-Tuning
- OSHA
- Technical Aptitude
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Equipment Adjustment
- Maintenance and Repairs
Timeline
Truck Driver
Army National Guard Pa
08.2014 - 08.2020
General Equine Farm Hand
David E Grange Sr.
06.2014 - 09.2017
Mechanic
Kinsley Construction Inc
04.2014 - Current
General Labor, Landscaping
Hanover Surplus
05.2013 - 04.2014
General Landscaper
Strathmeyer Landscape
01.2012 - 05.2013
General Laborer
Trail Nurseries Inc.
06.2009 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Bible Baptist Christian Academy