Dalton Laney
Reno,NV
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator with 6+ years in road maintenance and construction, specializing in snow removal, work zone safety, storm response, and heavy equipment operations. Trusted team leader focused on safety, reliability, and service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Washoe County Roads & Stormwater
05.2019 - Current
- Perform journey-level operation of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of County roads and facilities, ensuring safe work practices in active work zones.
- Operate snow equipment for storm response in extreme conditions; assigned to Incline Village heavy equipment plow route operating CAT 950 loader, snow blower operations for road widening, tire chaining, and applying salt/sand for icy surfaces.
- Operate Class A CDL dump truck and tanker-endorsed vehicles (water trucks, vactors) supporting roadwork and stormwater operations.
- Lead and supervise crews: transport tools/materials to job sites, assign tasks, manage setup/takedown, and enforce safety compliance.
- Conduct work zone traffic control, including signing, cone placement, safe distancing, and jobsite protection for the crew and the public.
- Perform culvert installation/repairs, ditch maintenance, and drainage/flood control operations (excavation, backfill, grade/flow restoration).
- Execute roadway repair operations, including crack sealing, Dura Patch, asphalt patching/paving support, tonnage tracking, and equipment startup/shutdown procedures.
- Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance checks to ensure equipment is ready and operating safely.
- Document daily work and materials in Asset Essentials, using field maps/measurement calculations to track production and support future projects.
- Respond to emergencies, including major flooding and severe weather events, clearing roadways and protecting communities through rapid field operations.
- Provide professional public communication and customer service while resolving roadway concerns and maintaining County service standards.
- Perform journey-level operation of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of County roads and facilities, ensuring safe work practices in active work zones.
Squad Leader
United States Army
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Led and trained soldiers in safe operations in high-risk environments; maintained readiness, accountability, and discipline.
- Performed construction-based field operations, including excavation, measurement-based digging, and infrastructure support for FOB/COP setups and roadway security barricades.
Education
Other - General Studies
United States Army
03.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Virginia City High School
06.2015
Skills
- Inspections
- DOT Compliance
- Load Securement
- Hydraulics
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation
- Risk Mitigation
Certification
- Fall Protection 01/2026
- Atrium Boom- MEWP 1B 01/2026
- Certified Flagger 12/2025
- Nevada Class A Commercial Driver’s License 02/2021
- CDL Endorsement- Tanker 02/2021
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Washoe County Roads & Stormwater
05.2019 - Current
Squad Leader
United States Army
11.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Virginia City High School
Other - General Studies
United States Army
Equipment Experience
- Loader (CAT 950)
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Grader
- Roller
- Paving Box
- Vactor
- Dump/Water Truck
- Power Screen
- Tow-Behind Operations
- K-Rails