Dalton Lizarraga
Phoenix,AZ
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. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Mark-Taylor Residential Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Trained junior technicians in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
Farm Hand/Horse Farm Manager
Flying E Arena / Ranch
Safford, AZ
04.2008 - 04.2025
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Coordinated with farm management to plan and adjust tasks based on weather conditions and crop needs.
- Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
- Organized and cleaned barns, stables, and other farm structures regularly.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, including tractors and feeders.
- Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
- Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
- Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
Operator
MP Nexlevel
Cheyenne, WY
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Running Heavy Equipment, Splice Fiber Optic Wire, Install Electrical Ped Box's, Dig Trench's, Install Conduit
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Morenci, AZ
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Handled diverse heavy machinery such as loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, and drills.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality.
- Fused HDPE pipes ranging from 2' to 30' for acid and air lines are loaded onto trucks of HDPE pipe.
- • Maintained cleanliness of the work area and equipment in accordance with.
- Safety regulations.
- Verified materials met quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues.
- Troubleshot and fixed operational problems.
- Managed crew of 20 individuals.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Played key role in process optimization project, resulting in more efficient production line layout.
Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
Henderson, TX
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Supervisor over 20 man crew
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Operated various pieces of manufacturing equipment including lathes, milling machines, drill presses.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers or other feeding devices prior to processing.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Roofing Helper
Imperial Roofing/Gutters
Safford, AZ
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Assisted roofers with loading and unloading materials onto the roof.
- Measured, cut, and installed shingles according to specifications.
- Inspected roofs for damage and leaks prior to beginning repairs.
- Removed old roofing material using shovels or pneumatic tools.
- Installed underlayment on roofs in preparation for new shingles.
- Repaired and replaced damaged flashing around chimneys and vents.
- Applied sealants to seams, edges, and joints as required.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites at the end of each day's work.
- Assisted with setting up ladders and staging areas for crews working at heights.
- Operated machinery such as nail guns, drills, saws, safely and efficiently.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on the roof.
- Loaded trucks with necessary supplies before heading out to job sites.
Maintenance Laborer
Sunrise Village Mobile Home & RV Resort
Safford, AZ
03.2010 - 11.2014
- Worked with supervisors to ensure that tasks were completed correctly.
- Helped install ridge caps along peaks of roofs when necessary.
- Cut holes in roofs for ventilation systems according to plans.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches.
- Operated equipment and tools safely to carry out efficient project work.
- Listened to directions and executed tasks accurately to prepare materials, perform work and clean up sites on completion.
- Performed general maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment and machinery.
- Inspected facilities to identify any needed repairs or improvements.
- Cleaned and maintained exterior grounds of facility including sidewalks, parking lots and drainage systems.
- Assisted in the installation of various electrical, plumbing and carpentry fixtures.
- Maintained inventory of tools, supplies and materials for use in repair work.
- Repaired broken locks, doors, windows and other building components.
- Replaced light bulbs, ballasts and other lighting components as necessary.
- Operated a variety of power tools such as grinders, saws and drills.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, pliers to complete tasks.
- Installed wall coverings such as sheetrock or paneling when required.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Graham Highschool
Safford, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment operation
- Project Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Tool Operation
- Continuous Improvement
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Materials handling
- Feed livestock
- Farm equipment and machinery
- Farm operations management
- Tractor and implement operation
- Livestock feeding
- Farm management
- Farm machinery operation
- Livestock operations
- Animal care knowledge
- Tractor operation
- Field drainage
- Animal handling
- Grooming techniques
- Employee training
- Trail riding
- Animal training
- Feeding schedules
- Horse exercise
- Equine behavior
- Animal transportation
- Honest and dependable
- Breeding
- Manure disposal
- Stall cleaning
- Animal Hygiene Maintenance
- Animal breeding
- Verbal communication
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Service Technician
Mark-Taylor Residential Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Operator
MP Nexlevel
03.2023 - 08.2023
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
03.2018 - 03.2023
Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
02.2016 - 12.2018
Roofing Helper
Imperial Roofing/Gutters
01.2013 - 12.2016
Maintenance Laborer
Sunrise Village Mobile Home & RV Resort
03.2010 - 11.2014
Farm Hand/Horse Farm Manager
Flying E Arena / Ranch
04.2008 - 04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Graham Highschool